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2 computers, 1 Dell 3007WFP

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brick33308

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Yesterday I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered a refurbished Dell 3007WFP (with tax, $674.85), without stopping to see if there are multiple inputs on that display. I know the display only accepts a dual DVI connection, and I've got 2 computers with that output. Does the Dell 3007WFP have only 1 input, and if so, is there an external switcher I can use? Or would it be best to return that display and get a Dell 3008WFP which I think has multiple inputs (although I don't know if it has multiple DVI inputs)?
 
Couldn't you just use a HDMI switch? or is dual link DVI the same as HDMI? I know there are all kinds of DVI to Hdmi converters out there. Just a suggestion.
 
Bun-Bun said:
That cost more then most 24" monitors...
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Nope.


http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=404605

F1DD102L, availabile for ~140-160. Read a review of the 4 port version here:

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=646


"As I had hoped, the Belkin KVM has been flawless in the execution of its features after a few weeks of use. The unit has complete support for resolutions as high as 2560x1600 and it includes built in DDC (monitor recognition) without having to use external devices. Switching between systems only takes a couple of seconds for the video to re-sync.

The USB emulation also works perfectly - we have not had any issues with the keyboard or mouse in normal use or while benchmarking - no more USB attach/detach sounds to be heard here. Because emulation begins as soon as the system is turned on, you don't even have to "select" each system while it is booting up - it will come up to windows perfectly without issue. Speaking of hearing, the audio and microphone connections were also flawless and the ability to listen to audio from one system while using another worked as expected."

I'll be purchasing one of these soon.
 
phreak144 said:
Nope.


http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=404605

F1DD102L, availabile for ~140-160. Read a review of the 4 port version here:

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=646


"As I had hoped, the Belkin KVM has been flawless in the execution of its features after a few weeks of use. The unit has complete support for resolutions as high as 2560x1600 and it includes built in DDC (monitor recognition) without having to use external devices. Switching between systems only takes a couple of seconds for the video to re-sync.

The USB emulation also works perfectly - we have not had any issues with the keyboard or mouse in normal use or while benchmarking - no more USB attach/detach sounds to be heard here. Because emulation begins as soon as the system is turned on, you don't even have to "select" each system while it is booting up - it will come up to windows perfectly without issue. Speaking of hearing, the audio and microphone connections were also flawless and the ability to listen to audio from one system while using another worked as expected."

I'll be purchasing one of these soon.
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I have read a lot of people have had picture quality issues with those belkin switches. I personally have used some of there older models and was not impressed with them.

Not to mention switches add a lot of cable clutter. Haveing multiple inputs on a display is a much better way to go.

Nsillej said:
Couldn't you just use a HDMI switch? or is dual link DVI the same as HDMI? I know there are all kinds of DVI to Hdmi converters out there. Just a suggestion.
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HDMI is basically a DVI-D Single Link connection (with audio and HDCP added in). Therefore max resolution of 1920x1200 @ 60hz.

Also HDMI switches assume there being used for dumb devices (IE. not computers that read EDID info) and dont properly switch with all setups. I for example use dual display and useing a dumb switch would screw up my primary display settings.
 
Well this has all been very enlightening as i was about to pull the trigger on one of these monitors also. I think I'll reconsider because I have the need for this dual input as well.
 
Bun-Bun said:
I have read a lot of people have had picture quality issues with those belkin switches. I personally have used some of there older models and was not impressed with them.

Not to mention switches add a lot of cable clutter. Haveing multiple inputs on a display is a much better way to go.
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True. Cable clutter would be the price you pay to use a monitor like this on multiple systems. Though, with the current price on these refurb 3007-HCs.... could be worth it.


However, could you link to any dissent about picture quality issues with these? I could understand VGA issues, though I would have thought passing DVI through these would have no effect on the picture quality, being a digital signal and all.
 
phreak144 said:
True. Cable clutter would be the price you pay to use a monitor like this on multiple systems. Though, with the current price on these refurb 3007-HCs.... could be worth it.


However, could you link to any dissent about picture quality issues with these? I could understand VGA issues, though I would have thought passing DVI through these would have no effect on the picture quality, being a digital signal and all.
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I am at work right now but if I remember tonight I will look.

I know Anandtech has a review of the Gefen one (which is upwards $400) and they had visual quality issues (courruptions and jitter) while using it with a 30" Apple display.
 
If one computer system isn't has critical as the other, you could purchase a cheap second monitor with 2+ inputs to flank the 3007. Then your main can connect to both monitors and you can switch the second monitor over any time you need to use the 2nd system. You could also remote desktop into the 2nd system.
 
brick33308 said:
Yesterday I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered a refurbished Dell 3007WFP (with tax, $674.85), without stopping to see if there are multiple inputs on that display. I know the display only accepts a dual DVI connection, and I've got 2 computers with that output. Does the Dell 3007WFP have only 1 input, and if so, is there an external switcher I can use? Or would it be best to return that display and get a Dell 3008WFP which I think has multiple inputs (although I don't know if it has multiple DVI inputs)?
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Just get a 2nd 3007. This is what I plan on doing if I like the first 3007 that I have ordered.
RIght now I have two 26" IPS monitors.
 
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