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Old 12-12-2007, 08:09 PM   #1
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Computer Assistance/Setup

Ok, so the girlfriend wants her desktop and i want mine..we recently moved into a new spot and they are both under my desk. We have 1 flat panel monitor...

So what I am seeking to avoid is having two keyboards and two mice on the desk and having to plug the monitor into whichever computer we want to use at the time..thats a pain in the tooshie.

Is there some sort of port solution or device where you can plug in 1 monitor, 1 keyboard and one mouse into this thingy that in turn connects to each computer and auto detects whichever pc is powered up?

Hope i described that accurately.

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Old 12-12-2007, 08:24 PM   #2
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The Belkin Switch2.

http://www.belkin.com/uk/switch2/

  • Shares one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between computers
  • Shares one set of speakers between computers
  • Connects instantly to notebook computers
  • Supports high video resolutions up to 2048x1536
  • Supports VGA and DVI-I monitors (with VGA adapters)
  • Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer the Switch2 is accessing
  • Includes two 2 built-in cables to connect computers
  • Installs in three 3 easy steps with no software required
  • Comes with a Belkin 3-Year Warranty
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Old 12-12-2007, 08:25 PM   #3
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Only thing you have to watch is how your mouse and keyboard attaches to your computers and making sure you buy the right KVM switch. If you're using USB for any of those make sure you get the right device.
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Thanks! Looks perfect except its getting shitty reviews.
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Old 12-12-2007, 09:10 PM   #5
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I've used the "high-end" of the Belkin Omniview series and it seems to work fine. The lower end has been somewhat flakey.
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Thanks! Looks perfect except its getting shitty reviews.
Eh, I had to rush out to work so I just looked up one of my old bookmarks and poasted it. You might be able to find better, but I just wanted to show you that what you are looking for does in fact exist.

Pretty cool concept; kinda like switching Windows users only with two different computers and they both do not have to be Windows. V. ^.^
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I use such devises around my college all the time. They get the job done
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Hey, didn't know about that, do they have versions for 3 or more pc's too?

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My Dad uses something like what Ihmhi posted for his job, it lets him switch between a normal computer for email and all that to this other one that allows him to control all heating, air conditioning and other systems in his work.
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Hey, didn't know about that, do they have versions for 3 or more pc's too?

(I 'ave a lot of spare sparts )
Yeah, up to 16 or more with daisy-chaining.
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Yeah, up to 16 or more with daisy-chaining.
16 or more cewl!
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