It enables effortless control over two 4K-enabled computers with DisplayPort video connections using a single USB keyboard, USB mouse and DisplayPort video console. You can make it all work - but it isn't cheap and it isn't portable.IOGEAR's 2-Port DisplayPort KVM switch with audio and DisplayPort 1.2 connections break revolutionary new ground in KVM functionality by combining advanced Cinema 4K Video and USB 2.0 technology. PS2 or USB mouses & keyboards - all digital or all analog video - not so good for a mix & match. I've also run into trouble with KVM cables that are cheap - lots of ghosting, fuzziness & jittery display on the monitor.Ī KVM works best for the 'lowest common denominator' keyboard / mouse / video combinations. The cheap ones support Analog Video (VGA) - but once you've gone digital, you'll never want to go back. Some KVM will support Digital - but not the cheap ones. You will NEVER find a KVM switch that will do everything you want - especially the Digital Video Interface.

I like this set up a million times better than a KVM. Both wireless mice sit on the same mouse pad, the Mac wireless keyboard is on top of the desk, and the full size wireless PC keyboard sits on a keyboard drawer under then desktop. I use a nice Bluetooth connected mini keyboard & mouse for the MacBook and a LogiTech wireless keyboard & mouse for the PC. I set my MacBook Pro to extend the desktop to the 20' monitor - so, when I am switched to the PC, I can still see the 20' side in the Spaces 'preview' - that give me a clue that I need to switch back to Digital on the monitor. I use an LG Flatron 20' to switch between my PC desktop and my MacBook Pro.

Get the correct cable for your Mac to hook to the full size DVI input on the monitor, and Bob's Your Uncle.

There is a switch on the front of the monitor to select between the Analog (VGA) and the Digital (DVI) port. Any of the newer monitors have both a VGA and a separate DVI port.

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