Dvi/usb kvm

[nicholas]

Can anyone recommend a cheap 4-port KVM with USB and DVI?

I need to reduce the amount of hardware in the spare room by using the one HD monitor, USB keyboard and mouse for my A3000, Pegasos II, PowerMac and Intel box.

I've done a quick search of my usual suppliers and they all seem ridiculously expensive compared to VGA KVM's.

[nicholas]

Check out fleabay.

I picked up an 8-port for about $20+ shipping.

It has a nine pin serial port and the usual vga plug.  Also has PS/2 adapters for keyboard, but I'm hooking up A500's so don't need that.

I believe I saw several 3-4 port versions for less.

Curtis

I need DVI and they are a lot more expensive than VGA switches it seems.

[nicholas]

I use Newegg Business and Amazon.com for these type of purchases. Read the reviews on those sites should help you make a decision.  A quick search on Newegg for "DVI KVM" shows dozens of models available, you can sort by rating.
 
Also, when you're ready to join the big boys, this is the KVM I use for my server racks. Def. recommend.
 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WLRF6M/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Phwoar!

[nicholas]

Yeah, DVI changes things a bit!

Curtis

I've seen a few on eBay that are cheap because they are in the US but the customs duty for importing into UK makes them expensive.

I never have to pay when I get stuff from China yet every time it stuff from US or Canada I have to pay the taxes. Very weird and very annoying.