Linksys ProConnect KVM

Went searching for a Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) switch so that I can switch between my Windows desktop, laptop, and Linux server machines.  Found the following possible potential candidates (narrowed down):

• IOGEAR MiniView™ SE GCS84B KVM Switch Kit
• Linksys ProConnect SVIEW04 4-Port CPU Switch
• Belkin F1DJ104P-B  4-Port KVM Switch with cables

Ended up with the Linksys ProConnect.  Mainly because it supports manual push buttons for switching between computers in addition to the hotkey commands.  It’s unfortunate that you can’t turn off the hotkey commands but I wasn’t able to find many (if not any) that would support that capability.

ViewSonic VP930b

After some research I finally found the monitor that works for my environment. My requirements where:

• Has excellent color, contrast, and black/white levels for photo editing.
• Can handle the fast paced action of computer gaming (fast latency, etc).
• Is not too bright and tiring on the eyes for doing development work and reading documents.

The answer came with the ViewSonic VP930b LCD monitor after originally attempting to buy the ViewSonic VP191b LCD monitor (which, unfortunately, is no longer sold).

A few points of reference:

• Tom’s Hardware - ViewSonic VP930 LCD Monitor: The New Champion?
• Tom’s Hardware - Do The New 19” LCDs Past Muster?
• Tom’s Hardware - All-Pro LCDs Part 2
• Other sources were AnandTech, PC World, and ExtremeTech (but most articles are not that helpful).