[RESOLVED] Two into one, will it go?

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May 29th, 2007, 09:29 AM
Philgo

[RESOLVED] Two into one, will it go?

Been having a bit of trouble with my KVM switch losing keyboard and mouse so I started wondering.

Has anyone tried connecting two computers to one dual input monitor. My Sony monitor has two inputs and an input button on the front, so I guess it's possible. I realise I'd need two keyboards and mices but that's not a problem.

Thanks for any input.
May 29th, 2007, 09:38 AM
Steve R Jones

What happens when you try it:eek:

Two pc's sending info at the same time to the same monitor doesn't sound like a good idea to me...
May 29th, 2007, 09:42 AM
Philgo

I'm scared to try, although I've done a bit of digging and others have said it'll work. After all it works fine with TV's.
May 29th, 2007, 10:00 AM
Steve R Jones

One machine -> two output screens is much different then Two machines going to one screen....Guess maybe if one pc was turn OFF...

Might get a better KVM switch...
May 29th, 2007, 10:23 AM
Philgo

Just found this

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/oth...inch-3_13.html

Mine doesn't have the USB hub though.
May 29th, 2007, 10:27 AM
jdc2000

I'd vore for replacing the KVM switch. Some work better and are more reliable than others. What brand do you currently have?
May 29th, 2007, 10:38 AM
Philgo

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc2000

I'd vore for replacing the KVM switch. Some work better and are more reliable than others. What brand do you currently have?

It's a belkin, don't have a great deal of luck with their stuff.

Probably will replace it eventually, all I use it for is working on other peoples computers, it's not a big deal at the moment.
May 29th, 2007, 10:39 AM
SuperSparks

There is no problem at all in having more than one computer going into different switchable monitor ports.
May 29th, 2007, 10:43 AM
Philgo

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSparks

There is no problem at all in having more than one computer going into different switchable monitor ports.

Thanks SuperSparks, have you tried it?
May 29th, 2007, 10:44 AM
Train

Trendnet KVM switches are what I use.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&name=Trendnet

My TK-400 came with all the cables needed. NO usb for me.
May 29th, 2007, 10:48 AM
Philgo

Thanks Train, I'll see if they are available in the UK.
May 29th, 2007, 10:49 AM
SuperSparks

Yes I have :)
May 29th, 2007, 11:47 AM
Philgo

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSparks

Yes I have :)

That's great, always nice to have a guinea pig:D
May 30th, 2007, 09:35 AM
Philgo

Just to let you all know, tried it and it works great, just push the input button on the front of the monitor and it switches between the two. So two into one can go. Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
May 30th, 2007, 09:51 AM
Sarrkazztic

We have used the configuration a number of times here at work.....works just fine.
May 30th, 2007, 10:42 AM
SuperSparks

Glad to hear that you got it working the way you wanted :) :)