JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) (03/22/91)
I have a lack of deskspace AND a lack of funds for a second VGA
monitor. SO, I would like to get a switchbox so I can use my
single VGA monitor with two computers.
I've asked our hardware guru at work and he says such a box
should not cause any damage to the computers or monitor.
Problem is, where can I get one? I've called half-a-dozen places,
and none carry one. I *could* make one, but I fear degrading
the signal if I start passing video signals through the kind of
solder joints I would end up making. ;-)
Any suggestions welcome! Thanks in advance,
Kurt
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------judge@alchemy.tcnet.ithaca.ny.us (rory toma) (03/23/91)
JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) writes: > I have a lack of deskspace AND a lack of funds for a second VGA > monitor. SO, I would like to get a switchbox so I can use my > single VGA monitor with two computers. > > I've asked our hardware guru at work and he says such a box > should not cause any damage to the computers or monitor. > > Problem is, where can I get one? I've called half-a-dozen places, > and none carry one. I *could* make one, but I fear degrading > the signal if I start passing video signals through the kind of > solder joints I would end up making. ;-) > > Any suggestions welcome! Thanks in advance, > > Kurt > -- > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > || Kurt Tappe (215) 363-9485 || With. Without. And who'll || > || 184 W. Valley Hill Rd. || deny it's what the fighting's || > || Malvern, PA 19355-2214 || all about? - Pink Floyd || > || jkt100@psuvm.psu.edu --------------------------------------|| > || jkt100@psuvm.bitnet jkt100%psuvm.bitnet@psuvax1 QLink: KurtTappe || > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, I was looking for same, as I didn't feel like making one. Here's what I settled on. I purchased two VGA cable extenders,and plugged one into my Amiga 3000, and one into my AT. Then, when I switch machines, I just plug the monitor into whichever extender is appropriate. Not the nicest, but hey, it was only $5, and sure beats pulling it iut of the machine all the time. rory
edm@hpfcmdd.hp.com (Ed Moore) (03/26/91)
One vendor who sells video switches is Network Technologies in Aurora, Ohio. I think the switch you need is SW15-2M; price $85.00. We have used several of their video splitters and switch boxes. All are very high quality. NTI can be reached at (800)RGB-TECH.