[mythtv-users] xbox / htpc switch?

[Joel Anderson]

> > Does anyone have experience with this?  Anyone know of a decent
> > inexpensive 2-port kvm switch with external power?  It doesn't even have
> > to have usb functionality.
> 
> I've had good luck with the "economy" kvm's from StarTech, some of
> which have external power adapters included.
> http://www.startech.com/ststore/itemlist.cfm?category=S10110&topbar=topbark.htm
> 
> Just keep in mind that some of them require special cables, so you may
> need a slightly more expensive one to use "universal" type cables, or
> buy one like this with the cables included if they are long enough for
> your purpose.
> http://www.startech.com/ststore/itemlist.cfm?category=S10110&topbar=topbark.htm
> 
> The only thing is that you will need a keyboard input if the button on
> the kvm is not handy, to use the hotkey sequence for switching.

Sorry the second link was supposed to go here:
http://www.startech.com/ststore/itemdetail.cfm?ProductID=SV211K

Oh, and don't pay attention to the MSRP on their web site, their
products can be bought online lots of places for much less.

-- 
Joel