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ibook_steve
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Jun 13, 2005, 03:41 PM
 
I see lots of information about KVM devices, but I'm looking for something that only needs to switch the USB for the keyboard and mouse. The Dell monitor at work has a button right on the front to switch between the VGA PC and the DVI output of my 12" Powerbook, so all I need is to share the keyboard and mouse between the two computers. Does any such device exist or is there a cheap enough KVM that will do what I need?

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Jun 13, 2005, 04:12 PM
 
Just use a USB switch. If need be, use a hub as well.

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Jun 13, 2005, 06:35 PM
 
So does this fit the bill?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817107348

It's not entirely clear that this works with USB input devices, only printers, drives, etc. Even the user manual from Belkin doesn't give keyboard or mouse examples. Has anybody used this or another USB only switch?

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Jun 22, 2005, 12:41 PM
 
Anybody? Still curious about this.

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Jun 22, 2005, 12:47 PM
 
Originally Posted by ibook_steve
So does this fit the bill?
It should, but I have never used one.

Just do a Google search with "USB Switch" and educate yourself a bit.

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