Alright couldnt really find a better place to post this but. I have a Samsung 930B LCD Has DVI and VGA selectability and i was wondering if anyone knew of a USB Switch i would like to run 1 KB and Monitor from 2 PC's but i can hook the monitor up to both without any issues . but i dont really want to have to swap my usb KB/Mouse all the time its only 1 usb plug but id love to find somethin i could do from the desktop hotkey or even some sort of usb switch i could switch remotely without going behind the pc. anyone know of such a device....btw i know im lazy
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KVM Questions USB Switch
- Thread starter Justshoe
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You're not lazy... I'm looking for something similar.
I've got an LCD with DVI and VGA, and I'm only using the DVI so I have a free VGA with a cable ready to go... I'd like to have a "fixing" console for another PC there, but don't want 2 keyboards/mice. Only problem is that I have a Logitech Elite keyboard and MX500 mouse, and I'm not sure if there's a KVM on the planet that doesn't cost $100+ that will work with these things.
I've got an LCD with DVI and VGA, and I'm only using the DVI so I have a free VGA with a cable ready to go... I'd like to have a "fixing" console for another PC there, but don't want 2 keyboards/mice. Only problem is that I have a Logitech Elite keyboard and MX500 mouse, and I'm not sure if there's a KVM on the planet that doesn't cost $100+ that will work with these things.
Yea thats what im noticing i have a microsoft wireless setup with single usb plugin and i cant believe that someone doesnt make a usb switch i wonder how hard it would be to convert a hub to have a switch might be something to look into i wouldnt even mine a small desk mounted switch even not having a hotkey wouldnt be bad i just hate havin to get down to the pc and switch things around
Its been done. USB switches/KVM exist. Some are pretty expensive but buy.com has a basic one for about $20.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10373676&adid=17662
If you need more usb ports use a hub with the switch.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10373676&adid=17662
If you need more usb ports use a hub with the switch.
Huh, I like it just what im lookin for just a lil pricy LOL 31bux we'll see 
Only thing im not really understanding is the 2 USB B ports and 1 A port Unless maybe it comes with 2 B-A cables? Idk might have to order it and find out. Just did some searchin looks like thenerds.net have it for 29
Only thing im not really understanding is the 2 USB B ports and 1 A port Unless maybe it comes with 2 B-A cables? Idk might have to order it and find out. Just did some searchin looks like thenerds.net have it for 29