Titch2349
iz me!
+358|6620|uk

I have a Laptop, and I have a desktop PC.

The laptop is fine- but crouching behind a 15.4" screen and using a trackpad isn't always fun.

What I want to do is.....

-> Be able to connect my laptop so it will use the desktops keyboard, mouse and the monitor as a second screen.
-> Be able to use my PC, still using the keyboard, mouse and monitor.
(not at the same time though.... )

I realise there are various KVM switches out there, however the dual monitor arrangement I want with the laptop is getting me thinking whether I can still use one.....

Ideally I would like it so I dont have 5million cables to unplug / reconnect to my laptop everytime I move it.

Tyvm in advance.....
.Sup
be nice
+2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone
Hmm for the monitor a switcher (matrox) and for the keyboard and mouse get an usb hub. You will only need to disconnect one cable.
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killer21
Because f*ck you that's why.
+400|6859|Reisterstown, MD

Nevermind.  Read the rest of your thread lol.  Sup.'s idea seems feasible if a KVM switch won't work.

Last edited by killer21 (2008-08-08 09:11:55)

Titch2349
iz me!
+358|6620|uk

.Sup wrote:

Hmm for the monitor a switcher (matrox) and for the keyboard and mouse get an usb hub. You will only need to disconnect one cable.
Thanks for the help guys, but after thinking about it carefully I believe a KVM switch will work....

(Please tell my why it won't work before I order one )
Jenspm
penis
+1,716|7000|St. Andrews / Oslo

If you also get a fancy docking station for your laptop, you won't have to connect the DVI/USB/Power cable every time
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Titch2349
iz me!
+358|6620|uk

Jenspm wrote:

If you also get a fancy docking station for your laptop, you won't have to connect the DVI/USB/Power cable every time
Yeah, but unfortunately they are £150 (Dell)
kylef
Gone
+1,352|6761|N. Ireland
Yeah a KVM switch would do the trick as far as I know

Last edited by kylef (2008-08-09 05:01:35)

ceslayer23
IN YOUR MIRROR
+142|6629|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR
Synergy

ive used it before, it works like a charm

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