KVM Switch!!!!!

Freezframe

Both laptops HDMI Outputs
LCD screen DVI input

I would like to cut down on space being used and have everything in my office. I'm looking for a reasonable KVM switch so I can hook both laptops to work with one LCD - keyboard - mouse and sound. I would also like to keep my quality of LCD screen performance to a maximum for my photo editing. I'm sure there is a Grinner that may have had same dilemma that could offer me some advice.

Thanx: Brady:dunno

Blackwood

I've not seen a VKM switch that also adapts HDMI to DVI, but you can buy (fairly cheaply, check amazon.com) HDMI to DVI-D adaptors.

Used a Belkin KVM for years with good success.

ivar

Blackwood wrote: »

I've not seen a VKM switch that also adapts HDMI to DVI, but you can buy (fairly cheaply, check amazon.com) HDMI to DVI-D adaptors.

BradfordBenn

I just use Remote Desktop or Virtual Network Client to do this task. One computer is the "master and connected to everything, the other computer is the one I connect to. It was cheaper than the KVM. There are some tradeoffs but depending on your needs it might solve the issue on the cheap.

sprale

The built-in Screen Sharing app works like ARD, but comes free with 10.5+, but without all the cool reporting and advanced features. I've run KVM switches before with ease, it's usually just a matter of sorting out video adapters. You should be able to find a HDMI to DVI cable easily.

Freezframe

I trying an HDMI switch!
Just waiting on HDMI cables to come from Toronto - then I'm going to try a HDMI Switch along with synergy program for mouse and keyboard. I'll have less than 50 invested ,and if it doesn't work to my satisfaction then the kids can use it for PS3 and XBox.

Brady