Mac mini + KVM + Bluetooth?

[monofonik]

I want to buy a Mac mini and run it on a KVM switch with my PC tower. I'm looking at this one right here: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage...duct_Id=164060# because I've already got a USB mouse, and I plan to use an Apple keyboard with AppleK Pro, so it seems like a good enough idea.. my only question, is would buying a Bluetooth setup be a good way to get rid of what seems like it would be an insane amount of cables? Could I use a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard on more than one computer simultaneously?

Edit: I just looked again, and on the image on Belkin's website, it's got two usb ports for in, and two for out. Shouldn't there be two for two, or does the switch act as a hub?

Edited January 22, 2005 by monofonik

[Photo Monkey]

Unfortunately Bluetooth only lets you pair with one computer at a time, so using a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard would mean you would have to keep switching round. To connect Bluetooth to a KVM switch would a Bluetooth module in the KVM switch - which doesn't exist yet.

Personally I'd have two mice and two keyboards and two monitors, but that isn't everybody's preference. In answer to your question, it unfortunately won't work.

[monofonik]

Personally I'd have two mice and two keyboards and two monitors, but that isn't everybody's preference. In answer to your question, it unfortunately won't work.

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Problem with that, is my bedroom is like 10"x14" so space is limited.

[Photo Monkey]

Problem with that, is my bedroom is like 10"x14" so space is limited.

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Put them on top of each other? :D

That's annoying. Unfortunately you'll just have to cope with lots of wires.

[monofonik]

Put them on top of each other? :D

That's annoying. Unfortunately you'll just have to cope with lots of wires.

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I suppose so. Did you read the edit to my first post, regarding ports? Maybe you can shed some light on that.

[CaptainOats]

The two out would connect the pc and mac and the two in would be for your keyboard and mouse. I think that's what you're asking, sorry if it doesn't answer your question.

[monofonik]

The two out would connect the pc and mac and the two in would be for your keyboard and mouse. I think that's what you're asking, sorry if it doesn't answer your question.

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That's EXACTLY what I was asking! Thanks :D

PS. Good to have another OC fan around :p

[CaptainOats]

Haha, glad I could help.

You gotta love the O.C.! There's so much scandal!

[[ timko ]]

Haha, glad I could help.

You gotta love the O.C.! There's so much scandal!

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Plus the Marissa :heart: Alex thing *potentially* coming up should be quite interesting (Y)

note: for anyone that doesn't watch The OC -> Alex = girl. yes you read that right, it would mean some girl on girl action - although it is a family program so it won't get too hot.

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