IOGear MiniView KVM lets Mac mini share with others
By Marc Perton 
posted March 6th 2006 3:57PM
posted March 6th 2006 3:57PM
As Steve
Jobs is fond of saying, the Mac mini is a BYOKDM computer. And, assuming you've got a KDM (or KVM, as these peripherals
are known outside of Jobs-land), chances are they're already hooked up to another computer. That's why a good KVM
switch ends up being the first peripheral a lot of mini-buyers pick up. The MiniView from IOGear does everything you'd
expect a KVM to do, and doubles it. Instead of sharing keyboard, video and mouse (and speakers) among two computers,
the MiniView lets you share the peripherals among four boxes, and works with computers running Mac OS X, Windows, Linux
and Unix. And for the mini buyer who wants to preserve those clean lines and that compact footprint, the MiniView is
designed to fit neatly underneath your mini -- as long as you haven't already reserved that place of honor for another
crucial peripheral, like the miniskirt.
Looking for DVI - KVM's with USB or PS/2 or VGA or ... etc?
Than have a look at "Aten": http://www.aten.com/
I#M not affiliated with them or any other company, but seriously considering bying one of the Aten KVM's :-o
Looking for DVI - KVM's with USB or PS/2 or VGA or ... etc?
Than have a look at "Aten": http://www.aten.com/
I'm not affiliated with them or any other company, but seriously considering bying one of the Aten KVM's :-o
No DVI?? What good is that?
I was thinking the same thing.
Crack smokin' chimpeez...you forgot the DVI ports. VGA??? Yuck
BYOKDM computer, what?
"Bring your own keyboard, display, and mouse."
Where are the usb ports? I have been looking at IOGear's website and they don't have any pictures besides the one shown above.
Belkin's Flip for Mac is better... got one and love it. Plus has extra usb ports to share usb devices/drives
thanks Nate, don't think I would have guessed that.
Not only is the article refer to BYOKDM wrong, but the author refers a KDM to a KVM, when KDM = Keyboard, Display, Mouse. Making seemingly a personal attack on Job's references to parts. Sure Logic Board to Motherboard is not necessary, but get the facts straight.
Author should learn before he types.
Those are some funny lookin' DVI ports... :P
This thing is a piece of crap. I bought one and had to return it to the store. They advertise it is for the Mac, but it has no DVI connectors. Macs have been all DVI for several years. I currently use an Avocent KVM which I have to say is really nice. The only downside is that the Avocent is a bit pricy (~$250). However, it is USB/DVI 4 port. Works great with my three Mac Minis and 1 G5 Tower and Apple Cinema display.
Late followup: I bought a Belkin KVM and it was no good either: no DVI, so DVI(mini)->VGA adaptor->DVI(HD Cinema) didn't cut it - no image came through + faulty buttons on front panel.
Would like to see a native DVI KVM also... not an original thought, but my 2c :)