[PHoynak]

I may get this new Mac Mini.....what is a good KVM Switch that would work with my PC also. I really only would want to share my Monitor but it would be nice if I could share my Apple wireless keyboard and mouse if I could. I want to stay away from buying a new monitor. Now I use my eMac and if I bought a monitor etc I might as well get an iMac.

[bradoesch]

I don't think you'll find a KVM that supports Bluetooth.

Is your monitor connect via VGA or DVI? How do your keyboard and mouse plug into your PC? PS/2 or USB?

[PHoynak]

The monitor is VGA and the keyboard and mouse are PS/2.

[Blizzake]

i have a usb 4 port kvm thats vga, its for sale...

[quiklee]

so what does KVM actually stand for?

[Geobunny]

Originally Posted by quiklee

so what does KVM actually stand for?

I suspect it's probably Keyboard, Video & Mouse

[bradoesch]

Originally Posted by PHoynak

The monitor is VGA and the keyboard and mouse are PS/2.

That's good, you'll be looking for the most popular type of KVM then.

One thing to consider is how you'll power the KVM. My setup is a Mac mini and a PC too, and my KVM is powered from the PC's PS/2 ports. The only problem is when I want to shut off the noisy PC the KVM loses power and I lose the video for my Mac mini as well. Even on suspend the PS/2 ports power off. If you think this may happen with you, consider getting a KVM with an included AC adapter, or one that supports your own AC adapter.

[djc6]

I was looking at this DVI KVM for the intel mini I just ordered:

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/08/18/gefen/index.php

Seems to be one of the only DVI KVM's out there that keep it digital all the time.