Looking for a KVM like this: https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F1DN104W-3/ but not with the ridiculous price tag, these are around $1500!!! Anyone have any suggestions of a cheaper alternative?
Thanks
Looking for a KVM like this: https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F1DN104W-3/ but not with the ridiculous price tag, these are around $1500!!! Anyone have any suggestions of a cheaper alternative?
Thanks
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what inputs and outputs do you want. how many computers?
no one can give you much advice as your post is lacking vital info
ps the one you linked is is a business one used to separate networks/devices of different security classifications and likely explains the cost
Right yeah didn't realize that one was a secure one, anyway found this one which has the exact config I need, but still too pricey for me.
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/KVMATN1943/Aten-CS1942DP-2-Port-USB-30-4K-DisplayPort-Dual-Di
still havent listed what you want in a KVM so people can give suggestions
gzt: Use remote desktop.
that doesnt work if your using a computer on a different network/work computer
gzt: Use remote desktop.
A KVM switch is used when you have two or more PCs (usually locally) and wish to share one Keyboard Video (monitor) and Mouse between them.
A KVM switch is not usually used for remote access
Edit: spelling
We need more information regarding your requirements, but if you need dual head, regardless of interface (DisplayPort, HDMI/DVI), you're going to be paying a huge premium for it.
gzt: Cheap option:
- USB extension for manual jack of keyboard and mouse
- Use monitor multiple input switch for visuals
If you just want something basic, up to four ports, get one of the cheap and cheerful ones off of AliX.
If you need business class features, look for second hand items on trademe, ebay or amazon.com.
Hi all, thanks for the advice, based on one of the comments above I figured out what I need to achieve for $0.
Basically I wanted to bring my work laptop home so I can work from home at same desk as my home PC, work laptop has some tools I need.
As we have a citrix environment, realized I could connect to that, then RDP to my work laptop at work :)
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