KVM Switch

[MattyT]

Hi there,

I need a 2-port KVM switch that is compatible with a PC and a Mac G5. I've read some pretty bad reviews of the Belkin jobbies, and some good reviews for some of the Startech models. I've got my eye on *Do not link to competitors!*

I guess I'm after a USB model, not a PS/2 as Macs only have USB ports for keyboards.

Anyone have any similar experience?

 

[decto]

Well I have this belkin:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-068-BE

USB wired.

Works just fine with my XP PC and Win 2K works laptop consdering I switch every few minutes when I'm using it.

Mainly depends if the Mac can stand the keyboard and mouse being unpluged and repluged constantly

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[MattyT]

Cheers, seeing as it says its compatible with Mac I'll give it a bash; ordered the wireless version.

Ta

 

[allllec]

Dude,

In your OP i would remove the link. Dont want the banhammer or anything

Do modern KVM's lag like an old belkin(i think?) one i had for a while did? was horrible when playing CSS

 

[decto]

I'm only a casual gamer... I haven't noticed any change since I installed it about a month ago.

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[allllec]

Ah, you'd certinaly have noticed if it was as bad as the KVM i had. I can't understand why it did it - after all its just some extra wire right? anyway

 

[Byrner]

I'm sorry to revive an old threat but I'm frustrated at not being able to find a simple USB keyboard and mouse switch I can use for a Mac and a PC. Its a KVM I need but without the video component. Can anyone point me in the right direction? The few I have found have been badly reviewed or its not clear if they are compatible on both macs and pcs. I understand you cant link me elsewhere, but just naming a few devices would help. Cheers

 

[Byrner]

StarTech.com 2 Port Mini USB KVM is what ive been looking at. Anyone know a cheaper alternative (perhaps without the VGA bit?) and can anyone tell me about their experiences sharing monitor and keyboards