KVM Guidance
January 9th, 2008 | Published in Dear Lazyweb | 6 Comments
Howdy all, I am coming back at you with yet another question that I am hoping you all can answer. I am looking at purchasing a new KVM switch to update my old one. A couple of things I would like and actually prefer are:
- Good Linux, Mac, and Windows support
- USB support
- Audio support
- Good video support and wireless keyboard or mouse support, video is far more important here though, it isn’t major if I have to use a wired USB keyboard or mouse
- I prefer a 4-port over a 2-port
- Price…hopefully not to expensive. Under $100 USD if possible
THIS is the one I am currently looking at. It would fit nicely under an LCD and gives me pretty much everything I am looking for. If you know of one better than this one please do tell. I can actually get this one for about $70 brand new, $10 cheaper than Newegg. Now of course if there is a KVM manufacturer out there that would like to ship me one to review, I would be more than happy to do so, just email me at nixternal AT kubuntu DOT org :p Thanks everyone!
January 10th, 2008 at 00:03:58 (#)
One thing I’ d advise to check is the actual video resolution. I once got burned with a cheap KVM that would only do 1024×768! Not very useful with a 21″ widescreen, eh ?
USB speed too…
January 10th, 2008 at 00:19:04 (#)
Ya, that one I am looking at will support the 23″ wide screen just nice…definitely supports its resolution and then some. What is this USB speed you talk of?
January 10th, 2008 at 07:43:39 (#)
try this one … looks nice and does all you want :
Belkin KVM
January 10th, 2008 at 08:11:00 (#)
I can highly recommend ATEN – they are great products (ok, a little pricey) but you do get what you pay for with KVMs.
They have a wide range of 4 port KVMs that support USB/PS2/USB peripherals/Sound/etc.
If you can’t find a local reseller, contact Aten direct – they’ve always been very friendly and helpful with me in the past.
January 10th, 2008 at 13:02:31 (#)
@Wally: you can buy it for me :p That new Belkin looks OK, but I think that IOGEAR I have been eyeballing looks the best.
@Jon: Thanks for showing me that Aten. Actually, I went through and did their little test to see which KVM would be best for me, and it told me to go with the Aten CS64U, which I have found at Directron for under $70, so that is good.
January 14th, 2008 at 01:34:27 (#)
I’d like something similar, but with DVI connectors. Anybody have any recommendations in that regard?