KVM switch reccomendation

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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
 
i use an edimax usb kvm with audio (EK-UA2C). cheap (£20) and has decent
cable lengths (1.8M).
 
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
 
Darrell said:
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".
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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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Darrell said:
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".
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I always wonder about posts such as this. A KVM costs only about $20.
Buy it, if it fails, return it.
 
In message <[email protected]> "/mel/"
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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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.
 
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 said:
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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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.
 
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