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KVM switch issue
I got one of those Belkin Soho KVM switches I use between my Mac and a
PC. When using this, I noticed a slight degradation in color and clarity compared to when I make a direct connection to my CRT monitor. At first, I thought it was an issue with the KVM switch, but now I'm starting to think it's the extra VGA cables I bought (I admit, I bought some cheap, generic brand). Anyone have any thoughts on this and could make any recommendations on cables? Should I get SVGA? I also use the DVI to VGA adapter on the Mac. |
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"Neal" wrote in message m... I got one of those Belkin Soho KVM switches I use between my Mac and a PC. When using this, I noticed a slight degradation in color and clarity compared to when I make a direct connection to my CRT monitor. At first, I thought it was an issue with the KVM switch, but now I'm starting to think it's the extra VGA cables I bought (I admit, I bought some cheap, generic brand). those cheapie cables definately do *not* do a good job |
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On Thu, 26 May 2005 17:05:07 GMT, Neal
wrote: I got one of those Belkin Soho KVM switches I use between my Mac and a PC. When using this, I noticed a slight degradation in color and clarity compared to when I make a direct connection to my CRT monitor. At first, I thought it was an issue with the KVM switch, but now I'm starting to think it's the extra VGA cables I bought (I admit, I bought some cheap, generic brand). Anyone have any thoughts on this and could make any recommendations on cables? Should I get SVGA? I also use the DVI to VGA adapter on the Mac. Yes it's likely the cables, and the frequency and refresh rate (higher being worse). The adapter won't matter nearly so much as cables and the shortest cables possible per same quality can help too. However you might first check whether the cable(s) make long parallel runs alongside any other cables (dont' do that if possible to avoid) and are kept away from EMI emitting devices like wall-warts (power supply transformers are most common behind a PC wiring & outlets). Higher gauge wiring as 3 coax cables and a shield (usually foil with high if not 100% coverage) plus ferrites on them are helpful. There are huge variations in pricing for decent cables, some being ridiculously overpriced (like Monster Cables) I've had good luck with Belkin Pro Series, but they may have changed them in the past few years... for better or worse I don't know. In general you might research any particular brand you find and see if that manufacturer's part is the highest (quality) model in their product line. That is, choose the best version of whichever brand you seek- monitor cables aren't rocket science, you simply need one that isn't too long or overly budgetized in construction. |
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what about these?:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WD1V kony wrote: On Thu, 26 May 2005 17:05:07 GMT, Neal wrote: I got one of those Belkin Soho KVM switches I use between my Mac and a PC. When using this, I noticed a slight degradation in color and clarity compared to when I make a direct connection to my CRT monitor. At first, I thought it was an issue with the KVM switch, but now I'm starting to think it's the extra VGA cables I bought (I admit, I bought some cheap, generic brand). Anyone have any thoughts on this and could make any recommendations on cables? Should I get SVGA? I also use the DVI to VGA adapter on the Mac. Yes it's likely the cables, and the frequency and refresh rate (higher being worse). The adapter won't matter nearly so much as cables and the shortest cables possible per same quality can help too. However you might first check whether the cable(s) make long parallel runs alongside any other cables (dont' do that if possible to avoid) and are kept away from EMI emitting devices like wall-warts (power supply transformers are most common behind a PC wiring & outlets). Higher gauge wiring as 3 coax cables and a shield (usually foil with high if not 100% coverage) plus ferrites on them are helpful. There are huge variations in pricing for decent cables, some being ridiculously overpriced (like Monster Cables) I've had good luck with Belkin Pro Series, but they may have changed them in the past few years... for better or worse I don't know. In general you might research any particular brand you find and see if that manufacturer's part is the highest (quality) model in their product line. That is, choose the best version of whichever brand you seek- monitor cables aren't rocket science, you simply need one that isn't too long or overly budgetized in construction. |
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On Fri, 27 May 2005 18:21:13 GMT, Neal
wrote: what about these?: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WD1V Don't know... Their construction looks right "on paper" but the actual implementation- you'd have to try them, as I haven't. |
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