Best way to connect a macmini and new macbook air to one monitor?

I have an older macmini connected to a 17 inch Sony monitor and I would like to connect my brand new macbook air 11" to the same monitor so that I can switch between the two and easily disconnect the air when I need to take it with me. Can anybody give me a good solution. I might be open to buying a new monitor if I have too. Thanks in advance for your help.
Steve

Hi doxozo,
You'll need to invest in a KVM switch that supports video. What sort of connection(s) are you using? DVI? You can get a decent KVM switch that support video for about $55-75.

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