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Dr. Bott
MoniSwitch Pro 8
Sharing a VGA multisync monitor, USB mouse & keyboard between up to 8 computers
MoniSwitch4/USB is pictured - MoniSwitch Pro 8 features 8-way dial and 8 LEDs to indicate which computer is in use
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Dr. Bott MoniSwitch Pro 8
(all necessary VGA video cables and USB cables included) |
169.36 Euro
ca. £ 133.79 |
| All prices quoted for export only, ex works, excluding sales tax. Please inquire for local pricing in your area. |
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See also, MoniSwitch ADB & MoniSwitch USB
- Standard VGA (HD15) video interface for monitor and attached computers (ideal for PCs and current Power Macs).
- Looks and works great with new G4s!
- Supports 5-8 computers (see MoniSwitch/USB for 2-4 computers).
- Includes all necessary USB and super premium VGA video cables! (6 feet)
- "Ghost-free" image identical to the original up to 2048x1536/60 Hz resolution
- Lighted LED indicates selected computer at a glance.
- Compatible with Windows 98, Mac OS and other operating systems that support USB.
- Dimensions of switch box w/o cables: 8 x 15 x 17 cm (2 7/8" x 5 7/8" x 6 1/2")
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MoniSwitch, the Easy-Switch!
Executive Summary: MoniSwitch Pro 8 is the perfect solution to overseeing a multitude of USB-capable Macs and PCs in any environment where a single user must occasionally or continually monitor or demonstrate 5-8 computers.
Product History: Dr. Bott has been receiving only one complaint about the original MoniSwitch USB series: How to manage more than 4 computers?
Our response is MoniSwitch Pro 8: We have taken the simplicity and ease of use of the original MoniSwitch plus 8 standard video and USB connectors and put all of it into the same sleek and well-designed case that MoniSwitch USB and MoniSwitch ADB users have come to love.
Configurations: MoniSwitch Pro 8 is available in a single configuration that allows sharing of a single monitor, USB mouse and keyboard as well as many other USB peripherals between up to 8 computers. Both video and USB ports are switched simultaneously.
Video Connections: MoniSwitch Pro 8 features standard video connectors to support HD-15 (VGA) PC standard multisync monitors. The MoniSwitch does not limit the possible resolutions of a connected monitor in any way. The super premium video cables included with the MoniSwitch Pro 8 allow direct connection to HD15 (VGA) PC standard video ports that are used on most computers including Apple's Power Mac G3/4s, iMac SE, recent PowerBooks and most PCs.
USB Connections: USB keyboards, mice, hubs and other peripherals are connected directly to the USB Type A "I/O"-port built-in to the MoniSwitch/USB. MoniSwitch Pro 8 also includes standard USB A-B cables to connect to the USB "A" port built-in to the computer or provided by a USB-PCI or USB-CardBus card.
Cabling: MoniSwitch Pro 8 comes with all necessary video and USB cables (2 m, ca. 6 feet long). We have taken special care to choose the highest quality video cable available. Our cables do not degrade image quality in any way nor do they show characteristic shadows in the video image often seen with other cables. These cables are virtually lossless at the frequencies involved and will not further degrade visible image quality beyond what happens in the original cable.
The USB cables also are of excellent quality. Here too, we have taken special care to ensure that your USB devices will function exactly the same through the switch as they would when directly attached to your computer.
Space Saving: MoniSwitch Pro 8 takes space saving to a whole new level. By allowing you to share one monitor, keyboard and mouse between all your computers you can literally reduce multiple desks of equipment to a single area.
Value: The MoniSwitch products allow you to leverage your monitor investment over multiple computers to get the most value out of your display. When compared with purchasing multiple displays the MoniSwitch can save you a lot of money indeed!
Typical Uses: Many people have found different uses for MoniSwitch. Some of the more common include those who are required to use both a Mac and PC. MoniSwitch is also used in server rooms where each computer my only need to be accessed briefly during the day.
Various MoniSwitch models have found their way into companies like Apple, Microsoft and Pixar including two built into Steve Job's desktop setup for MacWorld keynotes for the introduction of Mac OS X.
MoniSwitch reduces the risk of confusion and error that increases when using multiple keyboards, mice and monitors. Obviously, MoniSwitch will save space and will allow redeployment of existing equipment or will save the cost of new equipment in such environments.
Compatibility: MoniSwitch is compatible with any computer compatible with multisync monitors and has a USB port. Most commonly this will include newer Macintosh computers such as the G3s, G4s, iMac SE, USB capable PowerBooks and Intel based PCs running any operating system that supports hot-swappable USB such as Windows 98/2000, SuSE PPC Linux and other, emerging operating systems. USB PCI cards can be used to incorporate computers that lack built-in USB ports.
Note: On the Macintosh, USB-PCI and USB-CardBus cards have two known limitations that may affect their use with MoniSwitch. a) It is not possible to power on the Mac through an attached USB keyboard and b) all USB keyboards are recognized as US layout, regardless of their real type. At this time there is no known way to work around the former problem but we have a workaround for MoniSwitch users affected by the latter issue.
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