Computer Advice

[Buzby]

Would it be possible to fit 4 monitors, 2 keyboards and 2 mice to a computer all working without switches etc?

The monitors would need to be paired with the same image, so 2 x 2.

The reason, we would like access to the computer from the packaging room which is the other side of the wall, but a long walk round.

Ideally we would like to just pass the wires through the wall so that we have access to the main computer from the packaging room.

The computer would only be used by 1 person, it would just save them keep walking back and forth.

Is this possible?

Many thanks

Jason

[BPJ553]

I dont know the answer to your question, but why dont you put another computer in the packing room?

[Buzby]

Another computer would need to be updated, maintained etc just to save a little bit of a walk. If this was the only way then we will stay as we are.

However if it is possible as described in my 1st post then this would be the best outcome.

[Duncan Rounding]

You can certainly have multiple mouse and keyboards on USB but mirroring your two displays may be the issue depending on your graphics card capabilities. You should however be able to get some video 'boxes' that do that - otherwise another computer running something like TightVNC might suffice so you can both see the same desktop.

[Darren B]

. TightVNC might suffice so you can both see the same desktop.

i have used this heavily over the last few years and this is ideal for use over a lan or vpn

[Paul Bulpit]

Reverse KVM Switch

A 'Reverse KVM Switch' might do it - one pc (in the office) with second (K)eyboard(V)ideo display(M)ouse cabled through the wall. Only one set can be used at a time; hitting a key/moving a mouse takes control. Not sure about the multiple display though - could you have a widescreen monitor windowed?

[completerookie]

If I have read it right, you need to put two monitors in the office and then duplicate the output in the packing station
both areas to have access to the keyboard and mouse

pop over to www.startech.com/uk and search for part number SV231DDVDUA
this does two screens (one s-vga the other dvi) and keyboard, mouse, usb and audio
you "switch" using a button on the unit or hotkeys on the keyboard

clever bit of kit for £139 (use it myself)

kev