Need advice on a 4 port KVM... - GoFuckYourself.com

jact · 02-17-2004, 10:17 AM

Bought some piece of shit off of eBay and I have to replace it of course, so anyone who has had good experiences with any KVMs please post links to the product.

I need it to be able to support at least 1600x1200, not cause my wireless keyboards/mouses freak out every time it does a scan and not be a complete hunk of shit all around.

Suggestions?

jact · 02-17-2004, 10:39 AM

Err bump? I know there's some geeks here, come on

GeorgeK · 02-17-2004, 10:58 AM

I've had a Belkin Omniview for a few years now, and it has been reliable. Try www.belkin.com ("KVM" link on the left) or click here for a few in their SOHO series that are 4-port models.

A search at www.pricewatch.com might be wise, too.

jact · 02-17-2004, 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by GeorgeK
I've had a Belkin Omniview for a few years now, and it has been reliable. Try www.belkin.com ("KVM" link on the left) or click here for a few in their SOHO series that are 4-port models.

A search at www.pricewatch.com might be wise, too.

This is the second time that a Belkin Omniview has been suggested to me, I just have to find a place that'll ship to Canada if I decide on that route. Will check out pricewatch, thanks.

doober · 02-17-2004, 11:06 AM

I am using this one from KVM
Its a 4 port miniview http://store.yahoo.com/kvm-switch/gcs14.html

I have had it for over a year now and it works really well...not sure about your 1600 resolution deal but im running 1024 on a 19in monitors and it works great for me

jact · 02-17-2004, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by doober
I am using this one from KVM
Its a 4 port miniview http://store.yahoo.com/kvm-switch/gcs14.html

I have had it for over a year now and it works really well...not sure about your 1600 resolution deal but im running 1024 on a 19in monitors and it works great for me

Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement® technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 it appears that it does the trick, price isn't bad either. Let's hope it supports my mouse now.

doober · 02-17-2004, 11:26 AM

forgot to mention im using a logitech wireless keyboard and mouse with this setup and it all works smooth, the only bitch is the friggin batteries this mouse eats up...ridiculous lol

Bryan Havoc · 02-17-2004, 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by jact
Err bump? I know there's some geeks here, come on

Somebody say my name?

Vitasoy · 02-17-2004, 12:02 PM

Yep, Belkin KVM switches rocks

jact · 02-17-2004, 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by doober
forgot to mention im using a logitech wireless keyboard and mouse with this setup and it all works smooth, the only bitch is the friggin batteries this mouse eats up...ridiculous lol

I ordered one of those badboys from TigerDirect.ca (The site you linked me to wanted $60 US for delivery?!?!). I'm just about ready to throw my Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse combo out the window and get the one with the fucking rechargable cradle.. Of course, they didn't come out until 2 weeks after I'd bought mine. I go through batteries like nobody's business, why the fuck does it need the blinking red light?!?!?!?

VideoVoyeur · 02-17-2004, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by Vitasoy
Yep, Belkin KVM switches rocks

I use a 6 port KVM Switch, got it from eBay for $14.00

Guy said he bought it and didnt know how to work it, it works like a charm...

02-17-2004, 10:17 AM	#1
jact Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 9,134	Need advice on a 4 port KVM... Bought some piece of shit off of eBay and I have to replace it of course, so anyone who has had good experiences with any KVMs please post links to the product. I need it to be able to support at least 1600x1200, not cause my wireless keyboards/mouses freak out every time it does a scan and not be a complete hunk of shit all around. Suggestions? __________________ Free agent

02-17-2004, 10:39 AM	#2
jact Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 9,134	Err bump? I know there's some geeks here, come on __________________ Free agent

02-17-2004, 10:58 AM	#3
GeorgeK Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 423	I've had a Belkin Omniview for a few years now, and it has been reliable. Try www.belkin.com ("KVM" link on the left) or click here for a few in their SOHO series that are 4-port models. A search at www.pricewatch.com might be wise, too. __________________ I buy good domain names. Send lists to George (at) LOFFS.com

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Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Yep, Belkin KVM switches rocks __________________ [email protected]

02-17-2004, 11:06 AM	#5
doober Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in yoOoo kitchen Posts: 6,984	I am using this one from KVM Its a 4 port miniview http://store.yahoo.com/kvm-switch/gcs14.html I have had it for over a year now and it works really well...not sure about your 1600 resolution deal but im running 1024 on a 19in monitors and it works great for me

02-17-2004, 11:26 AM	#7
doober Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in yoOoo kitchen Posts: 6,984	forgot to mention im using a logitech wireless keyboard and mouse with this setup and it all works smooth, the only bitch is the friggin batteries this mouse eats up...ridiculous lol