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Turbine
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KVM Switch

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Does anyone here use a KVM Switch in their computer? Abbreviation KVM stands for Keyboard, Video, Mouse. It is a device that lets you connect two or more computers to one keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

I am looking in to getting a quality switch. But I have no idea on what the leading brand is, or what is good and what is bad. I know I have to look for a digital switch, not an analog.


I was thinking of getting a D-Link 2 port switch.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/ ... &CatId=597
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Or maybe Cables To Go 4-Port
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/ ... &CatId=598
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I realized the D-Link 2 port one only has USB 1.1 so thats shit. I will probably get the Cables To Go, it's a little pricey, but I'm hoping it's pricey for a reason, hopefully it works good. Do you have any comments or suggestions?
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Re: KVM Switch

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I would like to get my hand on that camera. One way, or the other.
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Re: KVM Switch

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Belkin makes good ones.

My brother has a 4 way with audio aswell. This one

Works good. ...They have smaller ones too.
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Re: KVM Switch

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Bdw3 wrote:Belkin makes good ones.
Oh hell no you did not just say that.
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Re: KVM Switch

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I have heard many bad thing about Belkin, including not recognizing many keyboards and mouses, freezing up, and having to restart both computers, lag.
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Re: KVM Switch

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All of those things are true, from belkin's 2-port basic models to their daisy-chaining 16-port rackmount units.
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Re: KVM Switch

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Whatever...

Ours works... :shrug:
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Re: KVM Switch

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Bdw3 wrote:Whatever...

Ours works... :shrug:
Actually outta all of Belkin's range that I've used myself that 4-port omniview with audio was the only one that never gave me trouble. The cable shield plastic shim thing that fits on the back being rubbish is my only criticism of that model.

Aside from that Belkin KVMs = teh aids
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Re: KVM Switch

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i just got that cables to go one at work,


its awesome, the only downside ( if you wnat to call it that ) is it takes PS/2 keyboard and mouse..

i think you can use the USB Hub to fix that, i havnt read up on it for the simple fact that i use a PS/2 set at work :)

Its a nice piece of kit though!
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