VGA switch box

chrismox · 9 May 2007 at 11:32

I have a plasma TV with a VGA input that I use for my HTPC.

I sometimes plug my laptop into the TV which involves swapping the VGA cable over.

Is there a box that allows me to connect 2 (or even 3) VGA cables and then switch between them as required?

A quick Google has thrown up nothing obvious...

Thanks.

gt_junkie · 9 May 2007 at 12:09

Try searching for a KVM switch. I had one on my Belinea so i could swap between my XBOX360 and PC.

gt

chrismox · 9 May 2007 at 12:59

Thanks - do they result in any loss of picture quality?

Mud · 9 May 2007 at 13:03

I'd go for a VGA switch unless you research which KVMs will work without complication...the added function of a KVM over a simple switch sounds like it'd be of no use to you.

You may lose a little picture quality, especially at high resolutions. Can you plug the HTPC into a digital connection (HDMI/DVI)?

chrismox · 10 May 2007 at 11:13

No, unfortunately it's VGA only unless I spend £100 on a new terminal board for the telly.

As you point out, a KVM switch is possibly overkill - I'll only be using the VGA portion of it.

The search continues...

chrismox · 10 May 2007 at 11:34

Am I allowed to link to Amazon? I presume not.