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KVM switch needed, but with a twist...(just Keyboard and Mouse needed)
The keyboard is PS/2
The mouse is USB
The monitor has built in 2nd source capability, which works better than any KVM could provide (I would guess).
Manual switching is just fine. I don't necessarily want to hit scroll lock twice and up arrow, etc. since I will be switching the monitor manually anyway.
So, is there a manual KM switch on the market that I just cannot seem to locate?
Alternatively, a cheap KVM switch with the PS/2 and USB combo? Cheap in this sense means the quality of the shielding of the video is inconsequential since it won't be used.
Thanks!
The mouse is USB
The monitor has built in 2nd source capability, which works better than any KVM could provide (I would guess).
Manual switching is just fine. I don't necessarily want to hit scroll lock twice and up arrow, etc. since I will be switching the monitor manually anyway.
So, is there a manual KM switch on the market that I just cannot seem to locate?
Alternatively, a cheap KVM switch with the PS/2 and USB combo? Cheap in this sense means the quality of the shielding of the video is inconsequential since it won't be used.
Thanks!
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Thanks NetworkArchitek and DVation191.
DVation191,
I don't know what the -B is, but without it (i.e., F1DJ102P) this model costs $60 at BestBuy.com and only $30 for model F1DJ102P-B on the provided newegg.com website. Thoughts? BestBuy doesn't have F1DJ102P-B.
Regards,
Emory
DVation191,
I don't know what the -B is, but without it (i.e., F1DJ102P) this model costs $60 at BestBuy.com and only $30 for model F1DJ102P-B on the provided newegg.com website. Thoughts? BestBuy doesn't have F1DJ102P-B.
Regards,
Emory
I don't think there is any such thing as that model without the -B
I think best buy has the wrong model listed. If you search belkins website for that model
F1DJ102P site:belkin.com
you'll see there is no refernce to that model KVM without the -B.
Look at this link on belkin's website...its the same exact KVM on best buy's website, and for the right price. This KVM has built in cables...the one I posted above has modular cables that are included. Not worth the price difference if you ask me.
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201725&pcount=&Product_Id=134802
I think best buy has the wrong model listed. If you search belkins website for that model
F1DJ102P site:belkin.com
you'll see there is no refernce to that model KVM without the -B.
Look at this link on belkin's website...its the same exact KVM on best buy's website, and for the right price. This KVM has built in cables...the one I posted above has modular cables that are included. Not worth the price difference if you ask me.
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201725&pcount=&Product_Id=134802
Something like this should work - I'm currently unable to test it - you might have to tweak the numers a little, define some variables, etc, but I believe this will do what you ask.
For x = 0 to (Len(mystring) / 250) - 1
rem(x) = Mid(mystring, (x * 250), 250)
Next x
For x = 0 to (Len(mystring) / 250) - 1
rem(x) = Mid(mystring, (x * 250), 250)
Next x
Sorry about that - wrong question (what happened to the question I was on?)
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Alternatively, you might want to check out a program called Synergy at http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/
You install the server part of the program on one computer and the client on the other(s). To switch from one computer to another, you just move your mouse past the side of the screen like you were moving it to a screen next to it, kind of like with dual monitors. Except in your case, you'd move the mouse then switch your display. It's free software and is also cross-platform.
Bernie
You install the server part of the program on one computer and the client on the other(s). To switch from one computer to another, you just move your mouse past the side of the screen like you were moving it to a screen next to it, kind of like with dual monitors. Except in your case, you'd move the mouse then switch your display. It's free software and is also cross-platform.
Bernie
Hey here is some more choices for you
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=597
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/
Just search in category "KVM switches" and keyword "2 port"
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=597
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/
Just search in category "KVM switches" and keyword "2 port"
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Thanks for the help. Looks like I will go with the Belkin F1DJ102P-B model, and I may even hook up the monitor to eliminate all of the nuisance of typing on the wrong "screen"
I was thinking the USB to PS2 adpater myself, but if you wanted to use USB, check out this offering as well...
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-305&depa=0