KVM Switches are so Expensive

[tp4tissue]

You might as well Buy m0ar monitors.

[_rubik]

It all depends on which KVMs you're after. Older VGA/USB2 models are pretty cheap these days. Multi-input, multi-output with all the modern touches (thunderbolt 3, hdmi, etc etc) will run you a pretty penny.

[Sintpinty]

You might as well Buy m0ar monitors.

What are KVN switches

[suicidal_orange]

You might as well Buy m0ar monitors.

What are KVN switches

Keyboard, Video and Mouse - the switch lets you press a hotkey and swap between two computers so you don't have to move. 

[tp4tissue]

It all depends on which KVMs you're after. Older VGA/USB2 models are pretty cheap these days. Multi-input, multi-output with all the modern touches (thunderbolt 3, hdmi, etc etc) will run you a pretty penny.

The Cheapest KVM switch with HDMI is ~ $200

one can buy 2 monitors , 2 mouse + 2 keyboards for that much.

[_rubik]

It all depends on which KVMs you're after. Older VGA/USB2 models are pretty cheap these days. Multi-input, multi-output with all the modern touches (thunderbolt 3, hdmi, etc etc) will run you a pretty penny.

The Cheapest KVM switch with HDMI is ~ $200

one can buy 2 monitors , 2 mouse + 2 keyboards for that much.

But are those 2 monitors,  2 mice, and 2 keyboards all peripherals you'd want? Maybe not.

[tp4tissue]

It all depends on which KVMs you're after. Older VGA/USB2 models are pretty cheap these days. Multi-input, multi-output with all the modern touches (thunderbolt 3, hdmi, etc etc) will run you a pretty penny.

The Cheapest KVM switch with HDMI is ~ $200

one can buy 2 monitors , 2 mouse + 2 keyboards for that much.

But are those 2 monitors,  2 mice, and 2 keyboards all peripherals you'd want? Maybe not.

It's that,  or take it up the butt w/ kvm prices,  out of pride,  it's not something a man should do.

[suicidal_orange]

Is there no decent remote desktop software that could do the same job?

[_rubik]

Is there no decent remote desktop software that could do the same job?

With remote desktop software you're introducing a lot network lag. It's often fine when in a text based environment, but generally annoying on anything graphical/higher resolution. That and you're relying on a software based solution instead of wire speed.

KVMs are the optimal solution; that said, a lot of datacenters employ IP KVMs (not really for home use, though).

[Sintpinty]

You might as well Buy m0ar monitors.

What are KVN switches

Keyboard, Video and Mouse - the switch lets you press a hotkey and swap between two computers so you don't have to move.

ok

[noisyturtle]

Just steal a coworkers station, who needs a switch?

[suicidal_orange]

Is there no decent remote desktop software that could do the same job?

With remote desktop software you're introducing a lot network lag. It's often fine when in a text based environment, but generally annoying on anything graphical/higher resolution. That and you're relying on a software based solution instead of wire speed.

KVMs are the optimal solution; that said, a lot of datacenters employ IP KVMs (not really for home use, though).

They worked 15 years ago on 100mbit LAN...  Sure there was input lag and the display was choppy when a chunk refreshed, but in this age of streaming games to the internet I expected big improvements.  Obviously someone has to bother to code it though so if you say it's still crap I wont argue


Next idea - multi input monitor (aren't they all?) and separate USB switch.  Yes you hve press two buttons to switch but still much easier than moving.

[yui]

It all depends on which KVMs you're after. Older VGA/USB2 models are pretty cheap these days. Multi-input, multi-output with all the modern touches (thunderbolt 3, hdmi, etc etc) will run you a pretty penny.

The Cheapest KVM switch with HDMI is ~ $200

one can buy 2 monitors , 2 mouse + 2 keyboards for that much.

But are those 2 monitors,  2 mice, and 2 keyboards all peripherals you'd want? Maybe not.

It's that,  or take it up the butt w/ kvm prices,  out of pride,  it's not something a man should do.

well given your taste in color rendition and i guess since you are here keyboards i would be impressed if you could find either for under 200$, and then a kvm takes less desk space.
There was a time when level1tech's Wendel made a very high end custom DP kvm that would let you use hdr trough, it would be perfect for you.

[Coreda]

There was a time when level1tech's Wendel made a very high end custom DP kvm that would let you use hdr trough, it would be perfect for you.

This one?

[_rubik]

There was a time when level1tech's Wendel made a very high end custom DP kvm that would let you use hdr trough, it would be perfect for you.

This one?

I forgot how much of a chonker that thing was! I also can't believe they're still selling/stocking those suckers. I guess there's enough demand. I would love to see an updated thunderbolt3 model.

[yui]

There was a time when level1tech's Wendel made a very high end custom DP kvm that would let you use hdr trough, it would be perfect for you.

This one?

yeah this one, i did not knew either that they still made it, it was announced as a limited batch thing

[Ckeeb]

I do a quick search on google immediatly