KVM switch reccomendation

20 Feb 2005 12:00 PM

Darrell

I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
"gotcha's".

TIA

20 Feb 2005 12:42 PM

RBM

I've been using one from trendware,which is cheap and works just fine. Mine
has no audio,but they do have a model with audio as well.
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=2840665/search=trendnet%2520kvm

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>I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
>spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
>"gotcha's".
>
> TIA
>

20 Feb 2005 3:03 PM

Martin Pick

i use an edimax usb kvm with audio (EK-UA2C). cheap (£20) and has decent
cable lengths (1.8M).
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> I've been using one from trendware,which is cheap and works just fine.
> Mine has no audio,but they do have a model with audio as well.
> http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=2840665/search=trendnet%2520kvm
> "Darrell" <mcdouga***@cox.net> wrote in message
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>>I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
>>spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
>>"gotcha's".
>>
>> TIA
>>
>
>

20 Feb 2005 5:00 PM

Ms Chic Tgirl

Depends on what type of KVM you are looking for? As you saw there are
USB, but there are also your standard PS/2 KVM's. I purchase IOGEAR
for the company I work for. They have two and four port switches, and
work very well.

Hopefully that helps out.

Thanks
Missy Dé

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On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 04:00:17 -0800, "Darrell" <mcdouga***@cox.net>
wrote:

>I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
>spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
>"gotcha's".
>
>TIA
>

20 Feb 2005 5:08 PM

/mel/

Darrell wrote:

> I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish
> to spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with
> no "gotcha's".

I've had lots of compatibility issues with Belkin switches (both intelligent
and dumb) on a variety of hardware. I can't recommend them.

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20 Feb 2005 5:18 PM

DevilsPGD

In message <37ruflF5hbcr***@individual.net> "/mel/"
<oegdfn_nospam@cix.co.uk> wrote:

>Darrell wrote:
>
>> I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish
>> to spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with
>> no "gotcha's".
>
>I've had lots of compatibility issues with Belkin switches (both intelligent
>and dumb) on a variety of hardware. I can't recommend them.

I had a 5 port that was absolutely great, but almost all the other
Belkin network gear I've used has been best served by being replaced.

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The bartender brought out a guy who looked just like me.

20 Feb 2005 5:17 PM

William W. Plummer

Darrell wrote:

> I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
> spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
> "gotcha's".

I always wonder about posts such as this. A KVM costs only about $20.
Buy it, if it fails, return it.

20 Feb 2005 6:58 PM

Mike Walsh

I use a Trendware TK200. I got it online from CompUSA, but it don't see it on their website now. It includes cables, but does not support sound or USB.

Darrell wrote:
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> I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
> spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
> "gotcha's".
>
> TIA

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West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.

20 Feb 2005 10:31 PM

DaveW

Belkin makes good ones.

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>I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
>spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
>"gotcha's".
>
> TIA
>

21 Feb 2005 8:50 PM

Darrell

"Darrell" <mcdouga***@cox.net> wrote in message

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>I need a kvm switch and cable setup for two computers. I don't wish to
>spend a great deal, but I do want something that is reliable with no
>"gotcha's".
>
> TIA
>

Thanks to those who replied to my request. I have ordered the IOGEAR GCS62.
Thanks for steering me away from one of the Belkin
switches. I don't need the hassle of crawling around under my desk every
couple of months to switch cables, etc.