KVM

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Hi All,
Hope things are going good!

I am looking for a cheap way to run 2 computers from one station. I have been using a Startech 2 port KVM with a lot of luck. However after years of service it finally crapped out. Anyone have a suggestion for a replacement?

Thanks

[Mark.]

so 2 PC's but one set of keyboard, mouse and monitor?

when my KVM switch died, the newer models had left me behind, it was impossible to get PS/2 and VGA KVM boxes.
so there's your first hurdle, what monitor ports to you require?
and are any one of those 3 peripherals likely to change?, forcing you you potentially change KVM's again.

in the end it was simply easier and cheaper to get another keyboard, monitor and mouse.

also, when flicking the KVM between rigs, does yours ever not pickup the change-over?
something like 20% of my flick overs just wouldn't get accepted by the other system and I had to reboot that rig anyway to pickup the k/b and mouse.
overall, not a satisfying experience with KVM's.

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Thanks for the reply.

I used the older KVM and had the problems you talked about. The new ones don't have those problems any more. The startech I had would let me switch back and forth out a problem. It was rock solid. Also the 2 pcs have USB interfaces.

My problem is desk space. I can't fit another keyboard, monitor and mouse on the desk.

[patio]

They have gotten expensive for the quality small units...be prepared.