>I have two laptops, both with 4 USB ports and both with HDMI connections.
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>One wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.
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>One HDMI monitor
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>\Want to use the single keyboard and monitor to be able to toggle back and forth between the 2 laptops.
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>I don't use any special media keys on my keyboard.
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>I know there are KVM devices out there. Just curious if anyone has bought a specific one and can make a recommendation. I don't mind spending a few extra dollars if I can get a very good one.
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>Thanks

Well, this is all more or less a nogo.

anyything you place in the middle of the wire will be a problem to signal quality

If you not need to swith forward / backward every minute but work one day with this and one day the other a port replicator is an idea to consider. I use one an my convertible that just has some USB ports (even no LAN) and it works like a charm.

Needs you to connect just one USB Cable and that's it. The other labtop is still available over its own interface. ... :)