ANY DVI KVM Recommendations?

I'm looking at the Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM Switch:
http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/ext-dvikvm-241.html
It seems that it has a good reputation so far.
Can using a KVM damage your display?

While I don't know when you received technical support from Gefen, I just had a call with them last week which was satisfactory.
I had purchased some DVI Detectives (to prevent the PowerBook from going to sleep when KVM switching to another computer) which came with single-link DVI patch cables. I called them and let them know that obviously I can't use those with my Dual Link KVM I bought from them, and they that day sent out replacement Dual Link DVI patch cables (and I returned the old ones).
I'd say that's good service.
Cheers,
Doug

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I wish to share the same USB wireless keyboard/mouse, and monitor between my Macbook and PC.
Has anyone tried this with a DVI KVM switch, and can you recommend which one to use? They're a little pricey, so I'd like to get comments from actual users if possible...
Thanks
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I've gone thru several between work (2 offices) and home and after using different models and having them die or exhibit difficulties with new larger monitors, I've been happy with the Belkin KVMs that I've had for the last couple years. But I foresee a possible problem with the wireless part. I think you'd better put out a call for reports on success/foibles using a KVM and wireless mouse/keyboard. What I'm not sure about is how the computer will react to losing contact with wireless and then getting it back again.

DVI KVM switch to use with iMac and Cinema Display

I currently have a 20" iMac that I use with a 20" Cinema Display. I'd like to share the Cinema display between the iMac and a Dell computer. Assuming this can be done, are there any recommendations for a DVI-KVM switch? Most important is no loss in video quality when the Cinema display is used with the iMac. The Dell is seldom used and even a straight DVI switch without mouse and keyboard sharing would be OK.
 20" Intel iMac + Cinema Display + Sony HDR-HC7 HD camera Mac OS X (10.4.8) All tools, no talent!

I am also trying to link a Mac Mini and a HP PC with an nVidia FX5500 graphics card via a KVM switch. The mini works fine but the PC does not sync up and the screen is blank and the little white light on the lower right is blinking.
Any news on your question would be appreciated
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DVI KVM Switch Suggestions

Hi I would like to use a DVI KVM switch because having problems with the VGA ones... does anyone recommend a brand/model that works with the mini and a PC?

I had two things I wanted to achieve with a KVM, and they tax most KVM switches. The one I have now works great. The one I am happy with is this one from Addlogix:
http://www.neutronexpress.com/prod.cfm/322180/ADDLOGIX/KVM-201DVU It is old other places but when last I looked it was cheapest here, at ~ $190, including cables.
What it does that is "above and beyond":
1. It is DVI, rather than USB. My PC and monitor were already DVI. It works great, and up to 1900x1200 or so. Not all DVI KVM switches actually work well.
2. It works great with my wireless Logitech MX mouse/keyboard combo, which doesn't play well with most/many KVMs.

DVI KVM Switch??

Hi,
I have a G5 running tiger (soon to be running leopard hopefully) with a DVI cinema display.
I have a PC that I use for testing my work on the Web. I was able to switch back and forth easily with a Belkin KVM switch back when I was using a VGA monitor. But I can't seem to find a KVM switch that works with my current setup.
Any suggestions?
Cheers!

Would this model work for me?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ATEN-2-port-USB-DVI-KVM-Switch-w-USB-HUB-CS-1762-New_W0QQite mZ200007236312QQcmdZViewItem

A discussion of DVI KVM Switches

Hi Gang
I have an APPLE Cinema Display 20" LCD A1081 MONITOR with two Power Mac G5's.
I researched DVI KVM switches, and tried out an Iogear Model GCS1762;
http://www.iogear.com/product/GCS1762/
With DVI, (as opposed to VGA), there is a neccessity for a 'hand shake' between computers, as it tries to figure out what to do. The Iogear doesn't connect instantly, consequently producing glitches, lines, video noise for a few seconds before it clears up when toggling back n forth.
Gefen on the other hand, apparently realizing this issue came out with something called a DVI detective; http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=4714
They also make a (probably better) switch;
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=5040
Has anyone had any experience with either of these?
Thanx
Mike

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Which DVI KVM Switch is best?

I have a MacBook Pro and G5 that I'd like to connect simultaneously to my 23" Apple Cinema Display (as well as to a single keyboare and mouse). What KVM switch is best to handle this? I'm not so concerned about the price but I don't want any degradation in quality.
I currently have my display set to 1920 x 1200 resolution on my G5 and would like to keep this. I've seen some KVMs that only support up to 1600 x 1200.
Thanks in advance,
Barry

The Gefen KVMs are very good. They also have dual link DVI models just in case you decide to get a 30" or WUXGA display in the future.
I have used IOGEAR and Belkin KVMs in the past too, beyond the 1600x1200 resolution limitation. These KVMs do not electronically buffer the signal or add a video overlay for on screen controls, so any limitation that is put on the resolution of existing DVI KVMs is a manufacturer's recomendation, not based on any technical or design constraint. Most of the time it works, but on some of the chapers units from the likes of Linkskey (not a typo) have enough of a signal drop via the connectors that the display does not work at full 1920x1200.
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=3113
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=2950

Can't get newest MBA to work with DVI KVM

I have the Belkin F1DD10XL DVI kvm switch with the new MBA 13" with OS 10.9
I can't get the KVM to show the mac screen.
I have a mini display port to hdmi adaptor that is connected to the mac.
The adaptor is connected to the kvm using a hdmi to dvi cable.
I know the adaptor and cables are OK because when I connected them directly to the DVI input of the screen and it works.
But when I connect them to the kvm I can't see the screen.
Maybe I need to force the mac to output its screen through the mini display port so the kvm will recognize it?
or maybe something diffrent?

Please review the "stickied" threads near the top of this board, about syncing with Windows 7 and Vista. It's all there.
After you've been through and tried everything there is to try, and still have problems, please post back with specific info about exactly what you've tried, what version of Windows 7 you have (32-bit or 64-bit), etc.
smkranz
I am a volunteer, and not an HP employee.
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Considering an iMac for basic college use. Any tips/advice/recommendations?

Hey guys, I am getting some loan money that I can put toward a computer and I have always dreamt of getting one of those beautiful iMacs.
I am thinking of just getting the basic model (and taking advantage of the free ipod touch that comes with it)
I was just wondering for basic college use, do you think its an ok choice to make or am i better off doing something else. I do NOT need a laptop as I already have one.
I just need to know if you guys have any advice for my purchase, any add-ons, any programs you recommend. Any advice would be great.

For basic college use I would think the iMac would be great. A couple of things I would recommend first is try to max out the memory (don't buy from Apple) and you should probably get either (or both) iWorks 08 and Microsoft Office Student Edition. My suggestion is start out with iWorks and if you feel you need it get MS Office later. I would also recommend getting Apple Care to protect your investment.
If you are a good shopper you can get good 4 MB of quality memory (Kingston, Crucial, or anything that meets Apples specs) for about $100, Apple Care is about $169 (or less) and iWorks will be about $79 (or less.) Last get yourself an external hard disk for Time Machine back-ups, for that I would a good quality firewire drive. There are a lot out there to choose from.
Get what you need, it will just make the experience all the better!

KVM Recommendation?

Hello everyone,
I've checked the many questions and posts on KVM switches, but none seem to address my variables, so I'm hoping someone can provide some recommendations, or confirm that I can't do what I'd like to do.
I have two primary macs, and a couple of other older models that I use for utility purposes every once in a while. I would like to find a KVM switch that can support at least the two primary machines. Here are the specifics:
My monitor is a 23" Apple Cinema Display.
Computer 1 is a new (October 2008) MacBook 2.4GHz (laptop) ( I also have the mini-DVI adapter).
Computer 2 is an older PowerMac G4 QuickSilver (tower)
Keyboard and mouse are the Bluetooth wireless models from Apple. I use a DLink bluetooth wireless adapter DBT-120.
I would like to be able to more easily connect the laptop to use the Apple Cinema display and wireless keyboard/mouse, without having to unplug everything from the back of the QuickSilver and reconnecting it to the laptop.
Do any of you know if there any KVM switches and "laptop hubs" or "port replicators" that can support this mix of hardware?
Thanks!!
Kevin

Did you ever find a solution?
i'm in the same boat.
i was looking at: http://www.belkin.com/flip/ as an option, but not sure if that would work.
anyone?
(crickets chirping)

Apple 24 LED cinema display iogear dvi kvm

I want a good kvm solutiuon for swtiching a 24" LED Cinema display. I am swtiching between two mac computers. I have the altona minidisplay port kvm, which works ok, but I find it to be a little flaky. I purchased the 2 port professional startech USB kvm/hotkey with the displayport to minidisplay port cable. Unfortunatley, this did not work. The apple display would not power up.
I was thinking about returning this and purchasing the GCS1782 iogear dual link DVI. I would need a mini-dispaly port to DVi converter. Has anyone tried something like this?
As far as I know there is only the altona minidisplayport kvm (now discontinued) and I am not really happy with that. I am kind of pulling my hair out. I want a reliable, hotkey mac compatable, kvm solution that is easy use.
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Can Use 'any' DVI monitor with Macbook Pro?

I just want a simple 20" or 22" monitor as a 2nd screen for my Macbook Pro 2008 Unibody
Can I use any monitor as long as it says "DVI"? and then get the mini-display > DVI adaptor to run it from the macbook?
For example any from this list here would be ok : http://computers.shop.ebay.co.uk/Desktop-PCs-Monitors-/171957/i.html?trkparms=65%253A2%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_nkw=dvi%20monitor&_catref=1&_ dmpt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_Monitors&_sc=1&_sop=2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14. l1581&pgn=2
Would these work ok? as i dont need the huge 27" Apple display as its out of my price range..

pitchfork wrote:
Would a VGA monitor work with the mini display > VGA adaptor? or is this not as good quality?
It might, but VGA is an older analog standard and DVI is digital, so DVI should produce a better picture.
Sorry for all the questions! Also is DVI-D still compatible (whatever that means?)
According to Wikipedia, DVI-A is DVI to analog and DVI-D is full digital. So DVI-D is what you would be using anyway, if you were connecting to a DVI port on a monitor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DigitalVisualInterface

Is there a program any user can recommend similar to Mcafee shredder?

I have recently moved from Windows (and yes I miss Windows a lot) but also love my new MacBook Pro
I read that it's best to stick with ClamXav for routinue checks.
But is there a similar program to Mcafee Shredder that any Mac user can recommend? As I found that to be a very useful piece of software.
And yes I am aware that I can securely delete my trash but I would like to know if there's an alternative.
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I will be using both Windows and my Mac so I would keep ClamXav so I don't go infecting others
ClamXav is for OS X
You still need a anti-malware for Windows if you running it on your Mac.
I'm Windows savvy but I need to retrain myself onto being Mac savvy now.
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3: Run Software Update at least once a week. When Apple has a OSX upgrade (paid) wait about 6-8 months and then upgrade so others who are more advanced can test it and report bugs.
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6: Apple is notoriously slow to update for security vulnerabilites everwhere, OS X and all their programs, and takes two months to update programs like Opera in App Store. So don't trust AppStore for timely updates or it's software for anything that could compromise your security or your machines.
Mac's are now a target for malware, has been attacked (Flashback botnet trojan) and Apple has been a little bit slow to get up to speed and attention to them, they still don't have monthly security patches, rather waiting a average of 90 days.
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Any Websites, links, recommendations on how to create a great Keynote?

I just purchased iwork for my new macbook. as a college student i will be doing some presentations in the future. as for now, only small ones. such as for my model un club, and sociology class.
Are there any good websites or anything online that provides tips and useful information on getting your hands dirty with keynote?
thank you! i want to create a great presentation.

You can find some useful info at my site:
http://www.keynoteuser.com
and while I do sell themes, you're free to watch things like the demo movie from the PowerBlue theme and "borrow" ideas from it without buying it.
I'd recommend doing the same for sites like KeynotePro and KeynoteThemePark as we all use demo slides on our pages.
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