*Good* KVM Switches - cables ??

[DeadPoet]

Hi all,

I currently have a cheap KVM switch to share the 19" CRT between the office and DAW computers (included picture below, 15€ + for about 10€ cables). Very handy, but it puts a 'shadow' on my image...

The 'A' computer has it more than the other, but it's really getting on my nerves... I have a second 15" TFT which has an impeccable image and the difference is unbelievably big...

Now to my question: would changing cables to better ones (thicker always seems better imo?) do the trick, or should I buy a digital switch ?

And preferably without going bankrupt... The store where I got this one has a digital one of the same brand (eQuip) going for about 75$. 100$ seems like the absolute maximum that I could spend on such a thing, but the less the better.


Any hints, help, suggestions ?


TIA,
Herwig

 

[Krakit]

Belkin makes some fine KVM gear. These days (with GUI interfaces and all) you are far and away better getting and "Active" KVM Switch. You're looks passive.

Carl

 

[DeadPoet]

thanx for the info, but their site says 216$ for a basic model... a bit too muy dinero for me...

what do you mean with active ? with OSD or just a digital switcher ? (mine is analog, hence the big knob in front)


Herwig

 

[Turnip]

thanx for the info, but their site says 216$ for a basic model... a bit too muy dinero for me...

Herwig

No way.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=302004&pfp=SEARCH

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=288126&pfp=SEARCH

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=288150&pfp=SEARCH

I have a Belkin two port...and it's great. The hotkey function is really handy, too.

 

[DeadPoet]

Great links, thanks. you have the twoport all-in-one (1st link) ?

Great, that's *exactly* what I'm looking for, if video performance is good.


Herwig

 

[brzilian]

thanx for the info, but their site says 216$ for a basic model... a bit too muy dinero for me...

what do you mean with active ? with OSD or just a digital switcher ? (mine is analog, hence the big knob in front)


Herwig

You should always stay away from KVM boxes with mechanical switches - they have the possibility of eventually damaging your equipment with voltage spikes.

Ones that accomplish this with keystrokes on your keyboard or electronically activated switches would be better.

 

[msly]

Dlink KVM

Dlink KVM


Give this a try...

Newegg is great for all computer gear.


Sly