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Tech Diver wrote on 7/30/2006, 5:44 PM
It's called a KVM switch (Keyboard-Video-Mouse). Depending on whether you need USB or audio switching, they run from about $15 to $100. You can compare a number of vendors at www.pricegrabber.com by typing KVM in the search box.
Tom Pauncz wrote on 7/30/2006, 5:46 PM
I have one from Starview - called a server switcher, model SV201. Try StarTech.com.
I am in Canada, but I expect they ship anywhere.
Tom
TeetimeNC wrote on 7/30/2006, 7:55 PM
I have used the IOGear 2 port USB KVM for over a year - it has always worked flawlessly. It is about $50 - $70. Be sure to get a KVM that allows you to use a keyboard hotkey to make the switch.

http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product_category&category=kvm%20switches&category_id=301

Jerry
DrLumen wrote on 7/30/2006, 10:52 PM
They also have them that you can use with speakers also. I think they are referred to as KVMA (keyboard, video, mouse, audio) switches. I have been considering replacing my Raritan with one that will do audio.

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Stonefield wrote on 7/31/2006, 12:13 AM
It's so weird that you just posted this as I just installed this thing today...

http://www1.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=502&scid=45

Works great, couple of quick taps on the Scroll Lock key and you're right over to the other computer....sure saves on the power/heat generated by another monitor....

Stan
JJKizak wrote on 7/31/2006, 5:17 AM
Mine uses a footswitch to select 4 computers. The footswitch requires no brains and there are no brains in my feet.
JJK
RZ wrote on 7/31/2006, 7:37 AM
Are there any specific KVM switches for dual monitor setup computers.
TeetimeNC wrote on 7/31/2006, 9:06 AM
RZ, a Google found these dual monitor KVMs: http://www.kvms.com/dual-monitor-kvm-switch.asp

Jerry
jaydeeee wrote on 7/31/2006, 11:33 AM
Don't use those cheap switch boxes, there's really no need in most cases. Just more $ that doesn't need to be spent, and more crap powered and laying around.

Ever think about remote desktop in winxp? You can access and operate as many winxppro systems as you have.

Works wonders when I need to access other systems here. Free if you're set with the home network...no lame switching (and they usually break/fail with more than average use).

Learn how:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx

JJKizak wrote on 7/31/2006, 11:55 AM
I have had two of those KVM switches and never had any problems at all nada.
JJK