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k3chi78

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Apr 15, 2008

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• Apr 24, 2008

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I am a Mac user and need to use a PC for a little while. I learned that a KMV switch would allow me to operate both towers using one keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

Does anyone have any recommendations on what kind/brand of switch to purchase?

 

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dborja

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Sep 13, 2007

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• Apr 24, 2008

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I assume you're using a Mac Mini or a Mac Pro. If so, I had good luck with an IOGear KVM (with an audio line) on my Mini and PC boxes...

 

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k3chi78

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Apr 15, 2008

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• Apr 24, 2008

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No, I actually have powermac g4 and i am borrowing a God-awful Gateway. It's free, hopefully it lasts more than a week. I am new to these KMV switches and I am confused as to what will work with a PC/Mac.

I came across this option on MacMall.com:
http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?Redir=1&description=Iogear%2D2%2DPort+Compact+USB+VGA+KVM+with+Built%2Din+Cables%2DSwitch+Boxes&dpno=7486425

Will this work?

 

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dborja

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• Apr 25, 2008

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That's very similar to the one I had except that mine had audio as well and it's an older model. I think it will work; do check MacMall's return policy, though, in case it's not compatible... Good luck