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Old 07-31-2008, 03:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I Found a LCD Monitor that I like witch is right here. I want to hook it up to my laptop. My laptop is an off-brand one. It has VGA hook ups. I want to hook my Laptop and My xbox 360 to the LCD Monitor. Is this what I need? If so, I am not looking for a nice switch, just one that will get the job done. If not, then What do I need?

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All you need is a VGA to DVI cable for the laptop. The 360 should just connect right to it, since it lists as having a composite input.
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The 360 has a VGA too tho and only one hook up.
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If you want to use the same monitor but switch between the xbox and the computer without unplugging/plugging in anything, you'll want a 2-port KVM switch. You can find them for around $20 on Newegg:

Newegg.com - Rosewill RKV-2P 2 Port Slim Desktop PS/2 KVM Switch w/ Audio & Mic/ Black Shell - KVM Switches
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