[geeks] KVM switch recommendations
    Charles Shannon Hendrix 
    shannon at widomaker.com
       
    Mon Sep 24 14:44:04 CDT 2007
    
    
  
I need to get a KVM to switch among 2 primary systems.  Actually more,
but I think I'm going to just focus on the two main systems and deal
with the rest later.
Basically, I need a DVI/USB KVM to switch between a Mac and a PC.
Ideally it needs to handle 1900x1200 in case I get a 24" widescreen.
I've read a lot of reviews, and people report even expensive units have
little annoying flaws.
Is that just the state of DVI/USB KVM switches, or are there some that
are pretty much "perfect".
I'm indifferent to audio switching, because I can easily handle that
with conventional audio switches and mixers.
The main thing is I want flawless audio and video, and I don't want one
of those switches which won't work unless both units are powered on when
you first start. I want to be free to power either unit on and off at
will.
Aside:
Have any of you tried any of the dual-monitor DVI KVM switches? If I get
two monitors, I would likely only share one of them, but I am curious
about how well dual-monitor KVMs work.
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