Help selecting a good KVM switch box

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John Doe - 15 Jan 2005 02:43 GMT

I need help trying to pick a good KVM swith box which I intend to use
when I get my mini mac. I have a logitech mx1000 mouse that I want to
use on both computers. I heard that the IOgear micro have some problems
with emulator for mice and the logitech mx700 doesn't work properly. Any
suggestions on what brand should I pick. I am also planning to upgrade
to a digital display for which I may need a DVI port, is that right?

Thanks

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Howard Shubs - 15 Jan 2005 04:15 GMT

> I need help trying to pick a good KVM swith box which I intend to use
> when I get my mini mac. I have a logitech mx1000 mouse that I want to
> use on both computers. I heard that the IOgear micro have some problems
> with emulator for mice and the logitech mx700 doesn't work properly. Any
> suggestions on what brand should I pick. I am also planning to upgrade
> to a digital display for which I may need a DVI port, is that right?

If you can find a make of KVM switches that works with USB and KVM, I'd
REALLY like to know about it.

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Bev A. Kupf - 15 Jan 2005 05:32 GMT

>> I need help trying to pick a good KVM swith box which I intend to use
>> when I get my mini mac. I have a logitech mx1000 mouse that I want to
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> If you can find a make of KVM switches that works with USB and KVM, I'd
> REALLY like to know about it.

I have the Gefen DVI Switcher. Works with my G5 and my Linux PC. I
don't have an Apple monitor, but a Dell flat-screen.

Beverly

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David Pennington - 15 Jan 2005 09:22 GMT

>> I need help trying to pick a good KVM swith box which I intend to use
>> when I get my mini mac. I have a logitech mx1000 mouse that I want to
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>If you can find a make of KVM switches that works with USB and KVM, I'd
>REALLY like to know about it.

I have a Belkin F1D104-USB that gives me four connections and switches
USB a treat - even scanners and such.

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Howard Shubs - 15 Jan 2005 14:49 GMT

> If you can find a make of KVM switches that works with USB and KVM, I'd
> REALLY like to know about it.

Rather, I *meant* to type "USB and DVI" rather than "USB and KVM".
Whoops.

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Christoph Gartmann - 15 Jan 2005 13:31 GMT

>I need help trying to pick a good KVM swith box which I intend to use
>when I get my mini mac. I have a logitech mx1000 mouse that I want to
>use on both computers. I heard that the IOgear micro have some problems
>with emulator for mice and the logitech mx700 doesn't work properly. Any
>suggestions on what brand should I pick. I am also planning to upgrade
>to a digital display for which I may need a DVI port, is that right?

If your monitor has only a DVI connector then your KVM switch needs DVI as
well. Usually monitors have DVI and VGA, so the DVI on the KVM is not that
essential. Very good KVM switches are available from Rose Electronics at
http://www.rosel.com/ or from Raritan at http://www.raritan.com/ . Both
companies provide enterprise level solutions, there are cheaper solutions
as well.

Regards,
Christoph Gartmann

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Howard Shubs - 15 Jan 2005 14:50 GMT

> If your monitor has only a DVI connector then your KVM switch needs DVI as
> well. Usually monitors have DVI and VGA, so the DVI on the KVM is not that
> essential. Very good KVM switches are available from Rose Electronics at
> http://www.rosel.com/ or from Raritan at http://www.raritan.com/ . Both
> companies provide enterprise level solutions, there are cheaper solutions
> as well.

But you'll get a better picture if you use DVI.

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