[ale] Monitor Switch

[esoteric at mail.atlnet.com (Wandered Inn)]

Chris Fowler wrote:
> 
> Does anyone know where I can get a mechanical system switch.  This will
> allow me to share 2 ore more PC's with 1 monitor, keyboard, and mouse.  I
> want mechanical because it is cheapest.  Hopefully a place local or on the
> internet that can send one in a reasonable amount of time.

I have purchased at least 5 of the switches you refer to above.  Cost
about $25 each.  I work from home, and therefore was doing quite a bit
of switching, and they just plain wore out.  I then purchased an
electronic switching device that supports 4 systems.  I've had it for
over a year and no problems.  It cost me about $100.  So, you can go
either route, but I'd suggest that if you plan to do a lot of switching,
go the electronic route.

I've purchased the mechanical switches at various places including Best
Buys and Micro Center.  The electronic switch I purchased at Micro
Center.

> 
> Thanks,
> Chris
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