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    Help me pick out KVM !

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DMAK02, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. DMAK02

    DMAK02 Notebook Evangelist

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    So, I have a desktop and also a laptop. I always move my laptop around, so I was thinking of putting a dock station for my home. BUT, I want to make it so I don't always have to pull my computer out and unplug/plug my mouse and keyboard and monitor again. Also, I only have 1 ethernet plug coming out from the wall, so I have to unplug it and replug for either my laptop or desktop.

    So, I want to be able to use my monitor + keyboard + mouse for either my desktop or laptop.

    What should I get to make my life easier?

    My laptop and monitor are widescreen, they both use resolution 1440x900. My laptop only supports VGA, but my monitor supports DVI and VGA. My desktop only supports VGA. I use USB for mouse and PS/2 for keyboard.
     
    DMAK02, Sep 1, 2007
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  2. einhander

    einhander Notebook Deity

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    2 pc kvm + router
     
    einhander, Sep 1, 2007
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    A switch or a hub would be much cheaper.
     
    PhoenixFx, Sep 1, 2007
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  4. DMAK02

    DMAK02 Notebook Evangelist

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    I was looking for more of a model number...
     
    DMAK02, Sep 2, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Iogear Gcs632u
     
    Lithus, Sep 2, 2007
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    Rockblaster13 Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I recommend these products, I have had great experience with them.

    Rosewill Hub- To share internet connection
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166006

    The Rosewill might be really cheap but it works great!

    And you will be needing two Cat 5e ethernet cables :)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812106322

    The IOGEAR GCS632U that Lithus recommended is perfect for your needs. You would only need to get a PS/2 to USB adapter for your keyboard.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817107417&Tpk=Iogear%2bGcs632u

    PS/2 to USB Adapter
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812107701

    Hope this helped =)
     
    Rockblaster13, Sep 2, 2007
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  7. DMAK02

    DMAK02 Notebook Evangelist

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    That wasn't exactly what I had in mind.

    I want to be able to hook up my laptop with only like 1 plug, for ex. usb. With that KVM, I would have to plug in the monitor, PS2, mouse into my laptop before I start using it.
     
    DMAK02, Sep 2, 2007
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  8. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Then you are looking for a docking station (port replicator) like this: USB or Express Card. But they are expensive (especially the ones with video out)
     
    PhoenixFx, Sep 2, 2007
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  9. DMAK02

    DMAK02 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, I am looking for a dockstation, but I also want to switch it with kvm. Is it possible?
     
    DMAK02, Sep 2, 2007
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  10. Elmo18

    Elmo18 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok there you go. Phoenix's got you covered.

    Best,
    Ilham
     
    Elmo18, Sep 2, 2007
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