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    Suggestion for Keyboard/speaker/mouse switching device

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Nacknack, Oct 5, 2008.

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    Hi, I had a question that I wanted to ask you guys for some help on. I currently have two laptops and I want to use one set of keyboard/mouse/speaker system and just be able to switch between the two laptops without having to unplug and replug everything. What I currently have is a Logitech wireless alto for the keyboard, a Logitech G7 for the mouse, and a Bose 2.1 system with the standard 2.5mm plug. I looked up some KVM devices but those all include the screen. I was wondering if anyone knew if I could just leave the vga cable unplugged and just switch between the two sets of other peripherals and not have the screen switch to output mode and possibly stop things like movies and such. Also I looked at the belkin switch and Iomega KVM devices and both said they have some problems. I have a price range of about $50-70 and was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on the best one for the best price?

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    Nacknack, Oct 5, 2008
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