USB Switch

thunderclap · Jul 10, 2011, 12:07 AM

I have a desktop PC and a MacBook Pro connected to the same monitor. I also have a Logitech Wave wireless keyboard and mouse. Right now I have to switch the USB transmitter between the two depending on the computer I want to use with the keyboard and mouse. I was wondering if there is a USB switch of some kind that I can use instead, something to easily switch between by the push of a button or the flip of a switch.

Does anyone know of something like this?

Tyrsonswood · Jul 10, 2011, 12:14 AM

There are a few KMV switches that have USB....... This would switch Keyboard, Mouse, and Video at the same time. Not sure about Apple compatibility but I'm sure some are.

Takaharu · Jul 10, 2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

There are a few KMV switches that have USB...

These are more commonly known as USB KVM switches when spelled correctly

Tyrsonswood · Jul 10, 2011, 11:27 AM

Dyslexic moment

Tipstaff · Jul 10, 2011, 07:41 PM

I personally use the Acrox USB Port Sharing Hub (model UH9), a 4 port hub, both at work, and at home. Not too bad, but I have had 1 or 2 clients complain about it, where the switch failed when they hooked up heavy pull USB devices too it, but I haven't had that problem. Ultra also makes one called the ULT31808, a 7 port hub, which I'd recommend over the Acrox. There's the CTG (Cables To Go) 30505, a 2 port switch, and both Startech and Tripp Lite both have one too, but I haven't tried any of them (too expensive).

Word of warning, do NOT grab an Auto USB switch. Every one I've tried has never worked, or has been highly unreliable.

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Re: USB Switch I personally use the Acrox USB Port Sharing Hub (model UH9), a 4 port hub, both at work, and at home. Not too bad, but I have had 1 or 2 clients complain about it, where the switch failed when they hooked up heavy pull USB devices too it, but I haven't had that problem. Ultra also makes one called the ULT31808, a 7 port hub, which I'd recommend over the Acrox. There's the CTG (Cables To Go) 30505, a 2 port switch, and both Startech and Tripp Lite both have one too, but I haven't tried any of them (too expensive). Word of warning, do NOT grab an Auto USB switch. Every one I've tried has never worked, or has been highly unreliable. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.