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Re: KVM switch: DVI-D, DVI-I or vga?



On Sat, 23 May 2015 10:30:33 -0400
German <gentgerman@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi list, 
> 
> I am shopping locally here for a good KVM switch. For now, I am not
> even sure what type should I get. What are advantages to have DVI
> instead of VGA interface? Are there any justifications in price? VGA
> KVM is about $20, where is DVI is $100. If money is no object, DVI KVM
> is better than VGA? Thanks for all info you can share.

DVI-D = digital, DVI-I = digital + analog, VGA = analog.

One thing to be aware of is that you *might* get issues with HDCP
(DRM) when using DVI.

Read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvi

Petter

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