Is there a delay with KVM switch?

[Boardin087]

Looking to either get a KVM switch which will support dual monitors (if such a thing exists haven't looked into it) or a new mouse/keyboard) which do you think is the best route. It would be nice to be able to have dual monitors with both computers as opposed to both being single monitors

 

[Malkizadek]

i do not belive that it is possible to run a duel display with a KVM switch. About the "is there a delay with KVM switch" question, yes but only a couple of mili-seconds when swapping between computers.

 

[engiNURD]

Which two monitors do you have? I run my 22" CRT through my KVM, and I have two systems hooked up to my Dell 2001FP (using one system with DVI, and the other with D-SUB). You can do the same if your monitor has multiple inputs. A multi-head KVM is expensive.

 

[Michael Daly]

I find that a KVM is fine for the keyboard but the mouse delay is unacceptable. I run one monitor and keyboard but two mice with the mice bypassing the KVM. YMMV.

 

[engiNURD]

I find that a KVM is fine for the keyboard but the mouse delay is unacceptable. I run one monitor and keyboard but two mice with the mice bypassing the KVM. YMMV.

You can wait a second or two for your KB but not your mouse? or are you referring to lag as opposed to delay? When I think of delay as it relates to a KVM, I think of the time it takes for the KB/Mouse to be active on the most recently active system.

 

[Michael Daly]

Sorry, make that lag - the KB has no apparent lag, the mouse does. I don't know why this is, but using two mice is no big deal for me. Both are Logitech.

When I switch between the computers, the monitor is the last thing to settle down. Given the monitor's "blink" on swapping, I'm not aware of any delay with the keyboard.