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Is it possible to connect 2 box on one monitor, a friend is brining his box over so i can fix it, i wanna bw able to search for info and fix it at the same time ? is there a cable i can buy or something, i don't think it's possible, does anyone of you know if i can do that ?
Hi
What you are looking for is a "two port KVM"-switch, which are fairly cheap (It'll switch Keyboard,
Video, and Mouse (hence KVM)). Often products by IOGEAR[1] are used and advertised,
but I "heard" of malfunctions after switching (however, it's been a while). A reliable,
albeit ugly device is produced by pearl[2].
Note, I never heard of a cable having that functionality. I was looking for something like
this a while ago, but bought a KVM in the end.
Cheers
[1] http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=p...y&category=kvm
[2] http://www.pearl.de/p/PE6622-PS-2-US...pus-Kabel.html
Very possible!! It ran around 50 US. Very usefull! They are call KVM as sec_ware said.
I agree that a KVM is the best way to go.
I picked up a 4 port KVM with all the cables (for all 4 PCs) at a computer show some time ago for under $120. But that was about 2 years ago.
I'm not sure what they are going for today. I like the Belkin KVMs and thats what I use at work.
If that is a bit too much for you and you don't plan on using it all the time... you can always just get a monitor switch. But that would require you to have two keyboards and two mice on your desk. But it can get the job done... You can get a 2 port monitor box for under $10 some places.
http://www.cablesnmor.com/monitor-switch-box.html
You'll just need to get the cables too... but you can probably get them for under $8 each.
Look around froogle and see what you can come up with.
But if youhave the extra $$... KVM is the way to go. You can even get KVMs that take certain key combos from your keyboard to switch between the PCs... ctrl+alt+f1 = computer1 ctrl+alt+f2 = computer2, etc.
Yes you can get KVM switches that let you run two PCs from one keyboard mouse and screen. Another solution would be the old data switch............you connect the monitor to the switch and the two PC video cables to the other side. There is an old fashioned plastic knob that you turn from one to the other.
The latter would be the cheapest solution, they are so old fashioned you should be able to pick one up for a few bucks.:)
Good luck
I was also looking for something like this...... Your thread is quite helpful 2 me 2...... ThanxQuote:
Originally posted here by ©opy®ight
Is it possible to connect 2 box on one monitor, a friend is brining his box over so i can fix it, i wanna bw able to search for info and fix it at the same time ? is there a cable i can buy or something, i don't think it's possible, does anyone of you know if i can do that ?
Those suck! Don't buy them! I have 2 and I'm very disappointed. If you turn the button in the incorrect position, you'll probably have some the blue input of your computer video output or something like that. Also, with those, when you boot a computer and the button is not on their "port", the computer doesn't see the keyboard and mouse! Really horrible!Quote:
There is an old fashioned plastic knob that you turn from one to the other.
If its not the right solution then wht other option available ? :(Quote:
Originally posted here by SDK
Those suck! Don't buy them! I have 2 and I'm very disappointed. If you turn the button in the incorrect position, you'll probably have some the blue input of your computer video output or something like that. Also, with those, when you boot a computer and the button is not on their "port", the computer doesn't see the keyboard and mouse! Really horrible!
I'll probably go with KVM, tx a lot guys !
Fan, I was only taking about those "old fashioned plastic knob" that suck! Real Electronic KVM are really good!
While I havent tried the expensive emulation KVM's the cheaper ones are quiet acceptable..
a couple of things to be aware of: (with the cheap KVM's)
If you have WinXP on a dual moniter setup.. only Boot with the XP machine with it selected on the KVM..
On HP/Compaq (perhaps other OEM Systems), some of the special Boot Keys may not work.. have had problems with the F1, F2, F10 .. even F8 , I have tried this with several cheaper KVM's, and keyboards, .. direct connection all is well..
Out side of those two issues.. Fan-bloody-tastic
cheers
KVM's are used all the time in racks with several racked servers, those are mostly approached remotly and if you need physical access one set of keyboard, mouse, screen saves a lot of place for more mighty servers :)
Be warned not all KVM's deliver the same video quality some older mostly cheaper ones seem to have some interference or ghosting problems. If you can, get one that you got good comments from others or one that you have seen working.
the Linksys KVM2KIT 2-Port KVM Switch Kit is almost like a cable that connects 2 boxes with a single set of keyboard, mouse, monitor