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Re: JetKVM – Control any computer remotely

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Post by nullify88 »

candiddevmike wrote: post #41
nullify88 wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Something like the NanoKVM-PCIe? I have both JetKVM and NanoKVM-PCIe, its nice to have options.

Yea, just looked at this based on the recommendation in the other comment, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hopefully the software holds up/stays maintained...

I do think that JetKVM software is more polished, and has more frequent updates. Stuff like streaming images over the network is something that is handy.

Nano KVM commits have stagnated a bit, but the form factor is really nice to have everything tucked away. I wish I could run JetKVM on the Nano KVM.

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Post by nerdsniper »

tripdout wrote: post #13
nati0n wrote: post #3

PiKVM seems to be the large competitor here and is completely open source. If you're looking into KVM solutions, probably check it out, but JetKVM is over 50% less, which is a huge argument in favor of it. https://pikvm.org

What justifies the V4 Plus being worth $350? They're using the CM4 so they’ve made a PCB, but what hardware are they adding over the peripherals available on a Pi 4/5? All I can tell is an additional Ethernet port, a SIM card tray, and an “ATX controller”. What does the board look like, why can’t I DIY that version, etc. Are they just trying to make it up with the software (that I also can’t tell what it looks like).

It's not really worth that much. You absolutely could DIY it, probably just kludge in a basic $30 HDMI capture card. Also JetKVM is now just as "open-source" as PiKVM is, so there's not even a moral high ground to spending extra. Both are open-source software but not open-source firmware or hardware (no schematics or gerbers or anything like that available).

Re: JetKVM – Control any computer remotely

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Post by mlapida »

crims0n wrote: post #57

Please forgive my ignorance, but what advantage does this have over RDP/VNC?

A few things: 1/ the system doesn’t need to be connected to a network, or can be on a private/secured network. 2/ You can make changes to BIOS and other elements of the system that the OS can’t “see”. 3/ If the system is sleeping or shutdown, JetKVM can send a wake-on-LAN signal/magic packet.

I’d say for many use cases, it’s not better than RDP/VNC, but if you’re looking access that is independent of the network and state of the system, JetKVM can’t be beat.

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Post by [deleted] »

hk1337 wrote: post #60
breput wrote: post #6

Just a FYI - many people[0] (including myself) have had serious issues with JetKVM. In my case, I found it is not compatible with all HDMI sources but others just have unknown "Loading video stream..." issues. [0] https://github.com/jetkvm/kvm/issues/84

> people[0] I read that as you were selecting the first record from the people array

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Re: JetKVM – Control any computer remotely

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Post by nerdsniper »

breput wrote: post #6

Just a FYI - many people[0] (including myself) have had serious issues with JetKVM. In my case, I found it is not compatible with all HDMI sources but others just have unknown "Loading video stream..." issues. [0] https://github.com/jetkvm/kvm/issues/84

I'm excited to take mine apart soon and figure out why this might be happening for those people.

Re: JetKVM – Control any computer remotely

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Post by 542458 »

ahepp wrote: post #19

I've been really happy with my JetKVM. The tariff situation is unfortunate, my recollection is that it was something like $50 during the kickstarter (could be wrong, didn't check). Looking around a bit, I'm not sure I see anything remotely as hackable at a competitive price, so maybe $90 is still a great deal. It would be awesome if they made a PoE version.

> The tariff situation is unfortunate

I wish there was a way of ordering from a non-US source so I didn't get hit. I'm not in the US, so it feels silly that I have to pay the American import tariffs on Chinese goods!

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Post by mynameisvlad »

jonah wrote: post #21
mynameisvlad wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Looking at the product itself, it looks like it barely squeezes the mini-HDMI externally as is, let alone then PCB/internal available space. I don't think there is, in fact, room for a full HDMI port. Mini HDMI is a compromise, and everyone knows it. It wouldn't have been included if full size HDMI was feasible.

The formfactor is self-imposed though, they could have made the device a few mm wider to accommodate a full HDMI port, but then it wouldn't be nice and square. Form over function maybe.

The form factor is based on the Apple Watch screen they use, clearly.
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