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Extending Video,KeyBrd and Mouse

  • 24-07-2002 07:37PM
    #1
    Dizz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭


    I want to extend the video, mouse and keyboard cables (actually I want to put the puter in my wardrobe so I can't hear it ;) ). Can anyone recommend a place to buy about 8m of these cables? I found http://www.networktechinc.com. They guarantee no video signal loss etc over 500ft@800x600 but they're in the US so I'll be stuck with duty etc. Anyone seen these about and as cheap in europe?

    Dizz


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  • #2
    PPC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    Trust do a PC Extension Kit Lite
    • Complete kit to extend your mouse, keyboard and monitor
    • 300 cm total length, suitable for AT computers
    • Fully shielded for error free data transmission
    • Free serial to PS/2 mouse converter


    Dunno if its long enough though.


  • #3
    Dizz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭Dizz


    Nah I need it longer - 8 metres being the minimum - tho' thx for the suggestion :)


  • #4
    PPC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    you could make one.
    or get some one with some soldering skills


  • #5
    daveJAM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 437 ✭✭daveJAM


    Were you looking at the cat5 extenders?
    If so a company called DCB Group in Bray and Cork do them. But for €438 ex vat they're way too expensive. They do other KVM gear though. You can get a keyboard and mouse extender to 250ft for only €68 which just leaves the monitor. DCB Group


  • #6
    Dizz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭Dizz


    Yea the CAT5 thingie would be my ideal choice but at those prices, forget it! Cheers for the link :)

    Dizz


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  • #7
    daveJAM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 437 ✭✭daveJAM


    Just had a better idea. They do a 75m monitor extender for €68. Its belkin so i'd imagine you could get it from loads of places. Then get a usb keyboard and mouse, plug them in to a powered hub on your desk and use extension leads to connect to the pc. I'd imagine the powered hub will overcome the leads being that long.


  • #8
    Lump
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,984 ✭✭✭✭Lump


    Keyboard + Mouse: http://www.videkonline.co.uk/SubSections.asp?sectionID=109

    Monitor: http://www.videkonline.co.uk/SubSections.asp?sectionID=107


    England, but at least you can get a fair Idea.


    Search for 15 pin extension cables on google.


    John


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