Gizmodo: kvm

The First DisplayPort KVM Switch, Hurray

matt buchanan — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:40:00 EDT

She's not much to look at, but this is the first DisplayPort KVM switch, so you can hook up two DisplayPort-compatible computers to a single monitor (and keyboard and mouse, obvs) without converters. Why do you want direct DisplayPort hookups?

Because the KVM offers a native 2560x1600 resolution at 60Hz (or 3840x2400 at a lower refresh rate) with 7.1-channel audio. It'll work with Macs and PCs, and has hotkey and push-button switching. At $220, it's a little pricey for a dual-monitor KVM, but we are talking DisplayPort here. [Star-Tech]

IOGEAR PCPortal Lets You Remotely Control Your Parents' Computer via Hardware KVM

Jason Chen — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:00:30 EDT

Remotely connecting to your parents' computer to show them how to send email or file their taxes is fine if everything's working correctly, but how about when there's some sort of hardware or operating system error? IOGear's PCPortal actually bypasses the issue entirely by being a hardware solution that hooks directly up to an Ethernet port and to the computer you're trying to connect to like a KVM.

This way, you can control the machine from the comfort of your own home, diagnosing problems that you couldn't otherwise manage (if Windows doesn't boot up all the way, for example). It's also quite efficient for fixing machines that do boot up, but have various software glitches that prevent you from remotely tunneling in. The PCPortal costs $499, but if you're frequently administrating other people's machines, or if you need an easy way to get into your own from the outside world, it's a decent investment. [Iogear]

Belkin SOHO KVM Looks Nice, Switches One Monitor Between Four Computers

Jason Chen — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:35:51 EST

The Pitch: Belkin's SOHO KVM, which allows you to plug in a DVI or VGA monitor and four different machines to swap between workstations without showing your plumber's crack to everyone. $159.
The Catch: It doesn't look like it's from 1995, which is more than we can say for just about every other KVM we've ever seen.

Belkin Flip, a Stylish KVM Switch

Travis Hudson — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:07:37 EST

Belkin has announced a new switch that allows users to share a monitor, keyboard, mouse, audio and one USB device between two computers easily. The Belkin Flip features a small remote that can switch between two computers seamlessly and easily. There are three models that will begin shipping next month. The base model features just PS/2 and VGA ports and retails for $49.99. There are two higher end models, one features PS/2, VGA, and audio that retails for $59.99 and another model that features PS/2, VGA, audio and USB, also for $59.99.

Press Release [Belkin]

Matrox Extio F1400 Takes Remote Workstations to the Extreme

Charlie White — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:15:30 EST

The Matrox Extio F1400 is a high-end remote box that allows four monitors, a keyboard and a mouse to be separated from their host computer by 820 feet of fiber-optic cable. It's a great idea to have your workstation far, far away from the area where you actually do your work, and this F-1400 takes that concept to the extreme, giving you everything you need right next to you but relegating that heat-producing workstation and its noisy fans to a closet, out of sight and out of mind. Perfect for audio studios, broadcasters and other high-end applications, it s expected to be available the second quarter of this year.

Matrox Extio F1400 is world's first remote graphics unit [Matrox Press Release]

Belkin Flip for Mac Mini

johnb — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 10:00:37 EDT

Belkin has finally found a solution to the problem plaguing so many Mac Mini owners. No, it's not impotence; it's the inability to switch from one PC to the next quickly and easily.The Belkin Flip switch is the only KVM switch that functions with the Mac keyboard and mouse. The switch supports keyboard, mouse, audio and VGA connections. In pure Mac fashion there are also touch-sensitive buttons for computer switching, volume and CD ejection. The cables are built in to reduce clutter and the switch fits conveniently below the Mac Mini.

Press Release [Belkin]