DVI Switch box

Dose any one know of a "dvi switch box" or a "kvm switch" that supports 2560x1600 max res. I would like to have my 30" cinema display connected to both of my computers at the same time its getting tiresome disconnecting the dvi when ever i want to switch machines. My only problem is i cannot find a switch that goes up to 2560x1600 max res. please help me i have failed horribly at the google machine and would appreciate any assistance in tracking something down. Thank you!!!

I'm using this on my 23" ACD without any probs
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=375076

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