[H-GEN] using one monitor with 2 pc's

[Johann Kwiatkowski]

On 31/10/2005, at 11:46 AM, James Collins wrote:

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>> Thanks to all who replied.  I actually did ask a Dick Smith
>> the other week and they told me they don't sell them, which
>> surprised me.  I thought it must be too specialised if they
>> don't stock them.
>>
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>     Heh. It all depends on who you talk to at "Tricky Dicky"...
>
>     DSE 4-Port Auto KVM Switch
>     Catalogue Number XH8210
>     $79.94
>

make sure it comes with cables though, because without these is can  
add substantially to the price, I've seen individual pricing for  
cables up to $70 each. Also not all logic kvm switches are created  
equal. I use Rextron MYhopper  4 port kwm switch (don't know the  
model number though) and use this between macs/pcs and linux boxes  
without too many problems (sometimes I have issues on some macs),  
however I have seen other cheaper ones (that one cost me about $350 I  
think, with all 4 cables) where it can be a real pain switching. You  
can also check out http://www.staticice.com.au this website searches  
other computer related websites for prices on parts, very useful!

cheers

Johann


>     This one actually "Looks" logic controlled, so might be a little
> more reliable than the Rotary knob ones. Note that as Sandy said,  
> PS-2 Mice
> don't always work too well. The logic controlled ones are supposed to
> provide a constant voltage to the PS2 style port though, and this is
> _supposed_ to get around this..
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Johann Kwiatkowski
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