- Aug 29, 2009
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Is there any alternative to spending $100 or more on a switch to share a DP display between two computers?
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30 seconds and I found one under $40...would this not work:
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Displ...layport+switch
Don't see why a switch would be so expensive, perhaps a more extensive search will find even better options?
What about approaching the problem with a different solution?
For example, use the "source" button on the display to switch between different video inputs of the display, and then plug your two computers into your display using the different inputs of that display?
For example, use an adapter on one computer to convert displayport to DVI. Then, plug that computer into the DVI port of the monitor. Then, for the 2nd computer, just use a straight displayport cable to plug into the displayport of the monitor.
Some monitors have auto-detect and can just switch to whatever input is active, but I prefer the control of manually switching. I use this solution to switch between a laptop and desktop computer at home, and it's very convenient because my monitors happen to have a dedicated "source" button right on the front of the display within easy reach.
Would this solution solve your problem, without needing to get a dedicated switch?
Derp...well here's another, specifically for cinema displays under $40:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...G&A=details&Q=
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...030&CatId=7372
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