one monitor for two computers?

[bballnut]

I have limited desk and room space. I would like to know if there is a switch or something that I could use to have one monitor for two computers.

I could have one converting, etc., while the other could be used to do labels, e-mail. etc.
This would be a time and space saver.

any info would be apreciated.

[gadgetguy]

Google search for "KVM switch".

[bballnut]

Thanks.

Ordered one just now.

[Capmaster]

You'll like it. I use this KVM switch for my two machines and can't imagine doing without it :
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7708527&st=kvm+switch&type=product&id=1138086034838

[pchan]

Here is how I do it....
1. Get a LCD Monitor with analog and DVI inputs
2. Connect 1 pc to the analog input and another to the DVI input. At least, one PC must have a DVI output videocard.
If one pc is ON at a time, the LCD monitor can auto detect. However, if both PCs are ON, then you have to manually select the in the input source in the LCD monitor setting.

@capmaster,
Your new avatar... is that a John Travolta move ?

[Capmaster]

Here is how I do it....
1. Get a LCD Monitor with analog and DVI inputs
2. Connect 1 pc to the analog input and another to the DVI input. At least, one PC must have a DVI output videocard.
If one pc is ON at a time, the LCD monitor can auto detect. However, if both PCs are ON, then you have to manually select the in the input source in the LCD monitor setting.

@capmaster,
Your new avatar... is that a John Travolta move ?

That takes care of the video, but you will still need to deal with the keyboards and mice

No, that's some dancing video clip I got off the net and cloned my own head onto

Here's the full version:
http://convopit.org/images/anim_me_dance2.gif

[classfour]

I've used a KVM switch (automatic) with wired keyboard & mouse.

The one I have now has single monitor, but wireless KB & mouse thru one USB connection.

The only hassle is if XP forgets what is attached, and I have to go into control panel and do an uninstall/refresh if I get into too big of a hurry when booting.

Other than that, if it loads the drivers, it's nice.

I likely picked it up online at geeks.com or similar