Two computers (one with VGA output only and one with DisplayPort output only). Will I be able to switch between the two with this switch?
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I have computers set up for dual monitor use with VGA and DP adapted to DVI with this KVM...no issues.
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I used this device for (2) computers, each computer had a DVI and a VGA and was using those ports for dual monitors. This device allowed me to switch between the two computers on both monitors for each. Based on that, I believe if you used the DVI on one channel, and then the VGA on the other channel, that this would work. That being said, you may be better off just getting a DVI-VGA adapter and using a cheap switch.
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I used this device for (2) computers, each computer had a DVI and a VGA and was using those ports for dual monitors.This device allowed me to switch between the two computers on both monitors for each.Based on that, I believe if you used the DVI on one channel, and then the VGA on the other channel, that this would work.That being said, you may be better off just getting a DVI-VGA adapter and using a cheap switch.
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Yes, and you will only require one KB and Mouse. Its pretty slick once its up and running. I love mine.
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hello Brucethe only way to use this with one computer having a Display port is if you get an adaptor that will convert to DVI.. as those are the two only inlets for this switch box, DVI and VGA... you could do search for display port converters and you will get a wealth options that you can use with this switch box..
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It has only one DVI and VGA Port. May you can think of some spiliters and connect two sources! I have not done it.
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The switch box has a female connection as does the laptop. So it should if you are just connecting to the box and having the box do all the work of switching between the two desktops to one monitor.
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If the converter box is using component out, no, this will not work. You would need a small box that converts component to VGA like http://amzn.com/B009GUQYBO or http://amzn.com/B0014BL9PO.
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I do not have the hardware to test that, but I would be skeptical that it would work...The DisplayPort would be passing through a DisplayPort signal, but no the other way around.
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Well, what you are asking is whether it is VGA to DisplayPort. Answer is: No. It is DisplayPort to VGA adapter.
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the box uses a VGA Output, not sure if you can you a laptop, as its an output not an input, you might need a monitor for a VGA input
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If you have a minidisplayport output on your PC and you're wanting to connect a VGA female, it should work regardless of the kind of computer.
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The HDMI selector switch on here toggles between the ports, yes, BUT one port is for 1080i and the other is 1080p. The other switch controls output to either VGA or Component. This is not a HDMI switcher, but a converter. If you happen to have one of each input, then perhaps you could use it as a selector switch.
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Two PC's to one monitor? Yes. You just switch which channel for each PC you want to view.
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Tom - you'd have to connect each PC to BOTH ports, a DVI and VGA. For example, my Dell laptop docking stations all have both DVI and VGA outputs, so I can switch back and forth between my two laptops and each gets both monitors. Pretty sure that if you just connect the DVI jack to your computer you will only have one monitor, not two.
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It depends on the laptop computers' ability to output SVGA, most all laptops have a (s)vga (Blue) output jack on them and a "function" key that allows toggling between the laptop attached screen, or the output jack or both simultaneously. Hope this helps
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Hi, I took a gamble when I bought this switch and I currently have it connected similar to what you asked, monitor connected to input 1 (DVI-Female to HDMI Male adapter), lcd-tv connected to input 2, and PC connected to the output (DVI-Male to HDMI adapter).It is working fine in this manner. Hope that helps.
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I didn't switch only the monitor, but I did not use all the ports/plugs. I did not plug in the speaker cords and the KVM worked just fine. When the monitor port became unplugged (because my laptop doesn't provide holes into which to screw the monitor port) due to jarring the laptop, the other connections were not disrupted. I'm pretty confident that you can switch only the monitor.
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Can you clairify your question? 1. Are you asking if it will switch between two VGA inputs while using the same mouse and keyboard input? If so, the answer is no. When you click the button, it changes the VGA input as well as the mouse/keyboard input. 2. Are you asking if it will be switch between two VGA without having to connect a keyboad/mouse? Then yes, if you connect just two VGA inputs, it will switch between them with no issues.
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This is a splitter, not a switch. For two computers to a single monitor, you need a switch.
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There is no power switch or means to disable one of the VGA outputs. It's an always-on splitter, not a switch.