KVM Switch

NiteGeek · Nov 29, 2006, 04:35 PM

I want to use a kvm switch with a windows machine and a Mac Pro. I will be using DVI. I need recommendations.

CanadaRAM · Nov 29, 2006, 04:39 PM

Brands to look for: Iogear, Aten, Dr. Bott.

Make sure you get the DVI version with USB keyboard and mouse. Some switchboxes require PS/2 ports, even if they also have USB. Read the specs carefully.

Aarow · 06:37 PM

I'm trying to find a KVM switch with two USB inputs to use with two Macs. Does any one know of one in the ~$30 range? The closest one I've found is this, but that uses PS/2.

E: Nevermind, I found this on newegg and it's just what I'm looking for.

Keebler · Nov 29, 2006, 06:03 PM

i have a dvi switch from addonics. works well, but there is electronic static sound. they say they can reproduce it. not sure if it's b/c i have all my external stuff plugged in or if it's b/c of my g4. either way, don't buy from them

i noticed that iogear has a new 4 port which i'm interested in. i'm sure their 2 port rocks too. i should have bought one with more ports as i c/d connect my pc to it (currently 2 macs, but going to buy another someday i hope).

cheers,
keebler

NiteGeek · Nov 29, 2006, 06:28 PM

Ordered the Iogear Gs1762 2 port from TigerDirect @ $176.99 the Aten Cs1762 looks exactly like the Iogear but cost $10.00 more. As far as a $30.00 KVM with DVI I haven't seen one close to that price all I have seen are app. $175.00 and up.

NiteGeek · Nov 29, 2006, 06:31 PM

The Aten 4 port is a lot cheaper at their direct site than the dealers. The 2 port is about the same price as from dealers. WWW.aten-kvm.com

jarednt1 · Nov 30, 2006, 02:54 PM

I picked up a Iogear model, 2 port DVI and USB and audio. $159.99 at CDW.

Nov 29, 2006, 04:35 PM	#1
NiteGeek macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2006	KVM Switch I want to use a kvm switch with a windows machine and a Mac Pro. I will be using DVI. I need recommendations.
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Nov 29, 2006, 04:39 PM	#2
CanadaRAM Contributor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: On the Left Coast - Victoria BC Canada	Brands to look for: Iogear, Aten, Dr. Bott. Make sure you get the DVI version with USB keyboard and mouse. Some switchboxes require PS/2 ports, even if they also have USB. Read the specs carefully. __________________ Expert Ex = former, no longer. Spurt = a leak, esp. when caused by water pressure. Expert = a has-been drip under pressure.
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Nov 29, 2006, 05:47 PM	#3
Aarow macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005	I'm trying to find a KVM switch with two USB inputs to use with two Macs. Does any one know of one in the ~$30 range? The closest one I've found is this, but that uses PS/2. E: Nevermind, I found this on newegg and it's just what I'm looking for. Last edited by Aarow; Nov 29, 2006 at 06:37 PM.
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Nov 29, 2006, 06:28 PM	#5
NiteGeek Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2006	Kvm Ordered the Iogear Gs1762 2 port from TigerDirect @ $176.99 the Aten Cs1762 looks exactly like the Iogear but cost $10.00 more. As far as a $30.00 KVM with DVI I haven't seen one close to that price all I have seen are app. $175.00 and up.
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Nov 29, 2006, 06:31 PM	#6
NiteGeek Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2006	Kvm The Aten 4 port is a lot cheaper at their direct site than the dealers. The 2 port is about the same price as from dealers. WWW.aten-kvm.com
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Nov 29, 2006, 06:03 PM	#4
Keebler macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada	i have a dvi switch from addonics. works well, but there is electronic static sound. they say they can reproduce it. not sure if it's b/c i have all my external stuff plugged in or if it's b/c of my g4. either way, don't buy from them i noticed that iogear has a new 4 port which i'm interested in. i'm sure their 2 port rocks too. i should have bought one with more ports as i c/d connect my pc to it (currently 2 macs, but going to buy another someday i hope). cheers, keebler
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Nov 30, 2006, 02:54 PM	#7
jarednt1 macrumors member Join Date: May 2005	I picked up a Iogear model, 2 port DVI and USB and audio. $159.99 at CDW.
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