Re: KVM switch: DVI-D, DVI-I or vga?
On Sat, 23 May 2015 16:53:37 +0200
Petter Adsen <petter@synth.no> wrote:
> 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.
Most of the monitors are DVI-D, right? Now, my attention was caught by
DVI-I KVM because of affordable price. Do I need some sort of adapter
for DVI-D monitor? How much it is usually running at? Or DVI-I will fit
DVI-D output? Thanks
>
> 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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