KVM Switches: Need input and suggestions, please...

[Sid]

I am looking at the slick and easy way to use the same keyboard, video monitor and mouse for two computers.

Could a KVM Switch be the plan? (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000290143+1112808982&name=2+Computer+Connections)

Any light you can shine into the thick darkness would be appreciated.

[Kung]

That's what I'd do. Just make sure you know what kind of connectors your mouse and keyboard have (PS-2 - the round kind - or USB - the flat kind) and purchase a KVM switch that matches.

[Big Daddy]

I have one, ya wanna buy it?

[Sid]

That's what I'd do. Just make sure you know what kind of connectors your mouse and keyboard have (PS-2 - the round kind - or USB - the flat kind) and purchase a KVM switch that matches.


Kung:


That might be part of the problems that I will get into.

One computer is a recent model P4 and the other is a 7 year old AMD Duron 850 [the price was right. . . a freebie].

Maybe I can find an adapter kit.


Big Daddy:

Send me a PM with more details.

[Kung]

In that case, what I'd probably do is buy a USB KVM switch (if BD has one, buy his) and then just get 2 PS2 to USB adapters.

[Pleye]

I have a Belkin (F1DZ104T) which is pretty old now. It may be overkill for your application because it has output for 4 computers and can hook up other KVMs of the same model to increase capacity.

Either way, each channel has PS/2 connectors for the kbd and mouse, as well as USB. Even still, I use only ps2 so I just use the USB to ps2 adapter that came with my mouse.