KM switching, w/Vista

[briardlady]

I searched this, but didn't find quite what I need! I'm using a dual boot desktop, xp and vista, and a xp laptop. Currently have a kvm that is 6 years old, doesn't support wireless keyboard and mouse. I need to replace both, and most nowdays are wireless. Saw the posts on using a usb switch, do they support wireless k / m? Also saw synergy mentioned, does it work with Vista?

Any one using Vista that can recommend a usb switch that will support a wireless mouse and keyboard?

Also, I'm a longtime Logitech user, but the bloatware they are pushing really turns me off! Are the microsoft mice and keyboards decent?

Thanks for any help.

 

[briardlady]

I guess no one uses a usb switch with a wireless keyboard and mouse on Vista (LOL). Oh well...

 

[Rix2357]

usb kvm switches work....it's just that there are two different kinds of usb kvm switches. Most of the cheaper ones don't have emulation and so when you switch computers, the computer being switched to has to redetect the keyboard and mouse. There's usually a few seconds lag when doing so, but you usually retain all of the "smart/extended" features that your keyboard or mouse might have. Also you might not be able to simultaneously booth more than one computer.

The other kind uses emulation, but the disadvantage of that is that the emulation mode usually only supports and emulates basic mouse and keyboards. So all of your multimedia keys, third, fourth, fifth, etc. buttons, scroll wheel may not work. But you do get the advantage of immediately being able to use the keyboard and mouse. Plus you can boot up all the computers at the same time without running into trouble caused by not having a keyboard or mouse plugged in.