I have a usb equipped htpc (doesnt everyone?) and next to it, an older adb eqipped mac (adb ports pass 12 kbits/s) I want to control both through one keyboard/mouse combo. I have 2 choices-
1) get a usb card for the mac (~$99) and then use a usb based kvm switcher (like the belkin soho or the iogear miniview)
2) get a ps/2 to adb converter and use a ps/2 based switcher(like the belkin soho or the iogea miniview)
Is the usb choice better because of its higher data rate?
Is the miniview better than the belkin because it emulates the keyboard and mouse? I think some people have noticed that the switching confuses the pc when it finds the keyboard and mouse are unresponsive (because they are switched to another pc)?
Thanks.
Stefan
1) get a usb card for the mac (~$99) and then use a usb based kvm switcher (like the belkin soho or the iogear miniview)
2) get a ps/2 to adb converter and use a ps/2 based switcher(like the belkin soho or the iogea miniview)
Is the usb choice better because of its higher data rate?
Is the miniview better than the belkin because it emulates the keyboard and mouse? I think some people have noticed that the switching confuses the pc when it finds the keyboard and mouse are unresponsive (because they are switched to another pc)?
Thanks.
Stefan