A/B switch for monitor?

Hey all--Please advise. I want to use a large monitor that is connected to a working G5 as a large monitor for my MBP. To avoid having to crawl under the desk to unhook the large monitor from the back of the G5 (as we do use the G5), I was hoping I could find something like an A/B switch that could sit on the desk, that could be switched over to the MBP when needed. Does something like this exist, and where might I find it?
Thanks! --d

You'd want to look for a KVM switch. They share the keyboard and mouse also. They assume you're using the same interface to connect with so you'd need an adapter for your MBP to match your G5. If you don't want to share the keyboard and mouse I recommend looking for a manual one so you don't have to use a key combo to switch displays.
Another option would be to see if your monitor has multiple inputs and the ability to switch between them. This is the rout I use between my PC (connected via DVI) and my MBP (connected via Displayport).
Frys would be a good place to look if you have one near you.
Also these are two cheaper options available online (based on reviews the quality seems good):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817399056&cmre=KVM_usb-_-17-399-056--Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817399063&cmre=KVM_usb-_-17-399-063--Product

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<http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/3008WFP/en/ug/about.htm#Product% 20Features>
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