Need KVM switch recommendation... 3

[GrnEyedLdy]

Hi all,

Looking for a simple KVM switch for my boss to use at home in small office set up. He only needs to put two PC's on it.

Are there any recommendations or anything I should be looking for. I have seen a very wide price range and since I have never used one I am not sure what to look for.


Thanks,

Patty

 

[edfair]

Would probably be as well off with a cheap Belkin from someplace like Compusa. They now come with attached cables so that cuts down on the cost. Think the last one I bought was about $50.00.
I use cybex, my customers mostly use belkin with a sprinkling of raritan.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[GrnEyedLdy]

Thanks Ed,

Should I be looking for a minimum screen resolution or Mhz?


Patty

 

[edfair]

Nah, they seem to handle everything thrown at them. But, then again, don't think I've seen one in use at more than 1280.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[JimInKS]

I've used this model from startech.com for awhile and it works great.
It includes all the cables you need also.
Belkin is probably good too, but I have not used them.

http://www.startech.com/ststore/itemdetail.cfm?ProductID=SV211K&mt=k

 

[Frank4d]

I have several Linksys KVM2-KIT. I am using with 1600x1200 LCD displays. Costs about $35.

 

[GrnEyedLdy]

Thank you Ed, Jim and Frank! I will check out your suggestions.


Patty

 

[smah]

I've got one of the Linksys KVM2's and have 1 complaint that you might want to consider. The keyboard port & mouse port are side by side. The arrangement does not allow for 2 devices that are usb with ps2 adapters to fit side by side. So, if you have a usb mouse with ps2 adapter and a usb keyboard with ps2 adapter, they will not both fit. I think that the comparable Belkin model has mouse & keyboard ports on opposite sides of the vga port, so this wouldn't be a problem.

 

[dakota81]

I second the Belkin - switches systems by a keyboard hotkey instead of an actual button or switch on the unit.