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IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

from FinalSight, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i'm not using it as a monitor switch, so i don't know if there's any added input lag with monitors or how fast they switch over when you hit the button.
from BDub, www.newegg.com
the small remote button is a nice feature, i just sit it up by my monitor and tap it to switch.
from Crazy Taco, www.newegg.com
this switch changes screens very quickly when you hit the button, and because the button is detached (though still connected by cord) from the main unit you can keep it close without cluttering your
from maxus, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: some other kvms combine their keyboard and mouse connections into one usb cable unlike this one which will take up two usb slots.the switch won't stay still on your desk unless you
from Smirch Heliac, www.newegg.com
(only will work with usb mouse/keyboard) other thoughts: i got this to switch between my work computer and personal laptop, works great switches fast, had to turn off the usb connect and

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Positives: Fast, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Supported Platforms: Mac,Sun

2 RECOMMENDED by 59 people for OVERALL

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i'm using it to switch the display only.
from bvrev.compusa.com
other than the monitor is not 100% (a little bit of interference from the kvm) this unit does exactly what i wanted it to do.
from bvrev.compusa.com
hey just a note to let you know that i recieved my iogear 2-port usb kvm switch today and within about 20 minutes had 2 pc running and it accepted my logitech wireless mouse and keyboard using one
from bvrev.compusa.com
last thing, if you switch a lot, you'll quickly get tired of hearing window's usb plug/unplug sounds.
from bvrev.compusa.com
i'm using a dell 17'' lcd display and the dell keyboard and dell mouse.

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Positives: Compact, Fast, Easy To Set Up, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

3 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for OVERALL

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

$170.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
gone are the extra displays and keyboards etc.
from bvrev.compusa.com
i only wish the usb/ps2 ports could have been located on the back or the side instead of on the front.
from bvrev.compusa.com
one caveat: hot-key switching works only with a ps-2 keyboard (which is what i use); with a usb one you have to use manual switching.
from bvrev.compusa.com
independent sound and usb are wonderful.
from www.amazon.com
it took quite a while to set up the switch.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, No. of Computers Controlled: 4, KVM Type: Keyboard / Video / Mouse / Sound - Switch, Supported Platforms: PC,Mac,Sun,Linux

4 RECOMMENDED by 66 people for OVERALL

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

$111.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i like it a lot and really like the hot switch that i can keep right under the new monitor i hooked up using this kvm.
from bvrev.compusa.com
the fix for this is to plug the keyboard into the mouse port of the kvm, and plug the mouse into one of the keyboard usb ports, install the kb software on both computers and all works good.
from bvrev.compusa.com
it only works for single wire audio speakers and i have surround set up.
from bvrev.compusa.com
this cable is a great way to connect two dvi pcs to one dvi monitor.
from bvrev.compusa.com
the whole setup with usb connection for your mouse, keyboard and / or usb hub is neatly contained in one cable.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, High Quality, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for OVERALL

Trendware TRENDNET Switch audio KVM 2 PC TK-208K

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
easy to use
from www.amazon.com
no installation reqd and auto detection of pc's
from www.amazon.com
i tried this piece of junk to hook up my windows 98 computer and my windows xp computer to the same monitor, keyboard and mouse.
from www.amazon.com
no signal on the monitor.
from www.amazon.com
i followed the directions and hooked it up in the correct order, multiple times, never could get it to see the keyboard or mouse and never would pass signal to the monitor.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Compact, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

Iogear 2PT USB PR SWCH-USB 2.0 AUTO SWCH Cables

Iogear 2PT USB PR SWCH-USB 2.0 AUTO SWCH USB Cables (GUB211) KVM Switch

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
so when the ol usb manual printer switch lost two of its four ports, i broke down and researched this one.
from www.amazon.com
on my laptop, i have it set up so it does not start automatically.
from www.amazon.com
the drivers just installed (like they were designed to) and the printer switch just worked - flawlessly -
from www.amazon.com
set up in 5 minutes.
from www.amazon.com
the driver doesn't allow you to install different versions of the driver on the same computer (also no .inf file).

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Stable, Compact, Additional Features: LED Data Indicator

Linkskey 2-port Dual Monitor and 7.1 Surround

$290.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
able to switch 2 computers with 2 dual dvi monitors.
from www.newegg.com
this kvm switches flawlessly between both machines and the graphic quality on my 23" lcd are perfect as if it wasn't going through a kvm.
from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: it'd be nice it they color coded the kvm cables for easier installation.
from www.newegg.com
i was looking for a switch like this for a while because no other company offers the dual monitor and usb ports.
from www.newegg.com
i bought one and installed it.

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Positives: High Quality, Stable, Compact, No. of Computers Controlled: 1

Aten CS62DU 2-port

$106.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this allows the kvm to be as refreshingly small as it is but if one or both of your pcs are farther than typical from your monitor, you might need to add an extension cable.
from Matt, www.newegg.com
i have a powered usb hub plugged into the mouse usb plug on this kvm with my printer/external hdd/ keyboard and mouse all attached and it works flawlessly.
from drwestly, www.newegg.com
i believe my monitor is clearer now that i'm using this kvm switch.great price on sale last week.
from Jeff, www.newegg.com
it works very quickly and doesn't get confused.dvi display doesn't seem to lose any quality at all which is great.works with mac pro and windows xp laptop.works with apple keyboard if you plug a
from Matt, www.newegg.com
the screen takes about 2 seconds to switch, while the keyboard and mouse are recognized shortly after that.

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Positives: Compact, High Quality, Easy To Set Up, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

Trendware TK-409K

$70.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Houston, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
the kvm cables only have 1 usb connector on them and i wasn't sure how that was going to work, but it worked flawlessly.
from mng1@lehman.com from New York, NY, clickfrom.buy.com
otherwise, it don't remember the screen resolution setting.
from A Customer from Durham, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
my main critera in my search for a kvm was price and support of usb keyboard and mouse.
from Ted from San Diego, clickfrom.buy.com
after a couple of weeks with the trendnet 4 port usb kvm, i am quite happy.
from A Customer from Springfield, NJ, USA, clickfrom.buy.com
this seems to be one of the least expesnive 4-port usb kvm.

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Positives: Stable, Easy To Set Up, Compact, No. of Computers Controlled: 4

IOGear 4PORT DVI KVMP SWITCH

$423.00 Est. at Amazon

from Paul, www.newegg.com
it's to save space on your desk and the headaches of having 2 keyboards.first of all this version is nothing more than the other version you sell for $299 (which btw, use to be $189 under 2 years
from yo, www.newegg.com
trying to tell me to bypass the kvm with a usb hub to see if works.
from Bugmaster, www.newegg.com
i had the old version that was non usb 2.0..
from Bugmaster, www.newegg.com
manufacturer response:the unit you bought is with dual link dvi, it is designed to share the 30” and above widescreen lcd monitors, such as the apple 30” cinema display.
from Surgeon, www.newegg.com
cons: this unit has *major* firmware issues when used with any of the radeon video cards and connected to 30" (dell 3007) monitors (and possibly other large-sized monitors as well).

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Positives: No. of Computers Controlled: 4, KVM Type: Keyboard / Video / Mouse - Switch, Supported Platforms: PC,Mac,Unix, Additional Features: Mouse and Keyboard Emulation,LED Indicators

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

Trendware 2PORT USB KVM SWITCH KIT W/ AUDIO 2 X 4FT 1.2M USB KVM CABLES (TK-209K)

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from Stephen2 from Akron, OH, clickfrom.buy.com
it does run the usb stuff through the monitor plug.
from www.tigerdirect.com
usb connect/disconnect chimes after every switch also a little annoying, but certainly tolerable.
from PB from Fernandina Beach, FL, clickfrom.buy.com
when switching it causes multiple usb gongs because it is turning off one set of usb ports and enabling the others, so it can sound like big ben if your sound is turned up.
from Josh from River Falls, WI, clickfrom.buy.com
makes two usb connection sounds every time you switch to windows xp.
from www.tigerdirect.com
have only used it with 2 other machines so far, but very satisfied with functionality, quality, and overall value.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, Fast, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

StarTech.com 2 Port USB VGA Cable KVM Switc

$64.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
on an iogear usb kvm the mouse only tracked in the vertical direction rendering it useless.
from www.amazon.com
i switch between the monitor's video inputs (dvi and vga), so i'm not sure how well the vga signal transmits through this kvm.
from shadows69, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: brought this for my wife because she has a work pc and a home pc on the same monitor , mouse and keyboard.
from GW, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i have a simple usb keyboard.
from www.amazon.com
still after trying multiple switches this works fine, with linux and windows set up's.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, Consistent Performance, Keyboard Connector: USB

Aluratek 4-PORT HDMI VIDEO SWITCH

$41.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
currently my setup looks like: 24" lg 1080p monitor with hdmi < ps3, dvd player, computer everything looks exactly as it would were i to plug it directly in.
from www.amazon.com
if you have hd components that run at less than 1080p or a monitor that doesn't support 1080p then i highly recommend this switch for you.
from www.newegg.com
fantastic metal build quality.
from riles78, www.newegg.com
i see zero quality loss on the pass through.
from www.amazon.com
(mostly link depot, which i have been pretty happy with the build quality of, especially for the price.) none of the cables have any problem passing full 1080p directly from the component to the tv,

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Positives: Easy To Use, High Quality, No. of Computers Controlled: 4, KVM Type: Video Switch

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

$99.00 Est. at Amazon

from gman from south western CO, www.circuitcity.com
it is like a screen saver sort of.
from A Customer from Short Hills, NJ, clickfrom.buy.com
so far i did not observe any degradation in the video (1080i) and audio quality with the switch added and the automatic port selection works perfectly.
from Jireel from Yorba Linda, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
video quality is exceptional, and it's so simple to use.
from RobA from Albuquerque,NM, www.circuitcity.com
i then saw this one andordered it (to bad it is not carried in store) well it came in and super easy set-up worked perfect.
from A Customer from Childersburg, clickfrom.buy.com
this hdmi switch was very easy to install and works great.

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Positives: Fast, High Quality, Easy To Set Up, No. of Computers Controlled: 4

StarTech.com ALLOWS CONTROL OF UP TO 4 USB-ENABLED MULTIMEDIA COMPUTERS WITH DVI D

$219.00 Est. at Amazon

from Ken from Grand Junction CO, clickfrom.buy.com
very crisp video output and very handy usb hub.
from DesertKoala, www.newegg.com
usb mouse and keyboard worked perfectly when switching devices.
from Don't Make Waves!, www.newegg.com
for the usb, so you probably won't want to get the 15 footers.
from Yarr, www.newegg.com
this one does and the usb/microphone pass through is a nice touch as well.
from Chad, www.newegg.com
i could unplug and plug back in to get a signal 1 out of every 10 or 20 times, but i almost always got no video signal on the monitor (benq fp202w).

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Easy To Set Up, No. of Computers Controlled: 4

CTG Cables To Go 5-Port HDMI Selector Switch 40922

$75.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
switching to the hd player only produces a black screen on my hdtv.
from www.amazon.com
my main concern when buying this was that it would degrade the picture quality.
from www.amazon.com
the tv i am using is a 32 inch olevia 232v (i think) lcd (only 1080i).
from A Customer from virginia, clickfrom.buy.com
connected and running in 10 minutes no problems with cable box, ps3 and sony lcd.
from www.amazon.com
i have an older receiver that doesn't handle hdmi, and my tv (samsung lcd 1080p) only handled two hdmi inputs, but i have a dvd player, a tivo hd, a ps3, and a computer with hdmi output.

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Positives: Compact, High Quality, Stable, No. of Computers Controlled: 5

IOGear 2-Port GCS92 MiniView Micro PS/2

$96.00 Est. at Amazon

from DennisC10853, www.newegg.com
i don't think it would have added any cash to the production costs to be usb, other thoughts: the next model up is usb but other than that is pretty much the same product but costs
from N/A, www.newegg.com
also it resets monitor selection itself, so the monitor selector should be double checked each boot-up, reboot, and even wake-up from sleep mode.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
that way i could switch over my printer with the switch rather than having to reconnect the usb from the printer to the appropriate computer.dual monitor support would be even better.
from www.newegg.com
currently not using the audio portion but the keyboard, mouse and monitor work very well.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
i was able to hook up by my laptop and desktop to my acer monitor and get 1680x1080 resolution.

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Positives: High Quality, Stable, Easy To Set Up, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

Targus Velos Messenger TSM08001US

Targus Velos Messenger (Charcoal) (TSM08001US) KVM Switch

$78.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
as noted in the product description, you should confirm that the laptop you intend to transport in this case doesn't have a screen bigger than 15.4".
from www.amazon.com
targus continues to make a wide array of high quality laptop bags, and this product is no different.
from www.amazon.com
the entire case has a high quality expensive look to it.
from www.amazon.com
there is a nice quality window to display your business card/credentials once you tear open the outer velcro flap (the velcro is the only downside to me.
from www.amazon.com
this case is the perfect size; just big enough for a 15.4" screen but small enough to fit under an airline seat.

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Positives: Compact, High Quality, Stable

Trendware 8PORT KVM USB PS2 COMBO RACK MOUNT

$158.00 Est. at Amazon

from j0hn, www.newegg.com
also - if you try to use cables from your 4 port usb trendnet kvm - these will not work.
from www.newegg.com
had no problems with a standard usb keyboard and mouse (even the scroll wheel works).
from ITJoe, www.newegg.com
i have some new servers and the usb works fine on them.
from www.amazon.com
the only negative would be the video quality dropped slightly when run through this box.
from daveho, www.newegg.com
video quality at 1024x768 seems quite good - i don't see the ghosting that other reviewers mentioned.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Fast, No. of Computers Controlled: 8

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

$51.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
directly connecting my monitor via dvi didn't show much improvment over this kvm anyway so i'm very pleased with this kvm as it's surpassed my expectations.
from www.newegg.com
every time i switch over to windows pc, it is as if new usb devices are connected and it take a few seconds for the mouse and keyboard to connect.
from www.newegg.com
handles all video modes i have thrown at it, including strange widescreen modes & modes for dell widescreen display, laptops.
from www.newegg.com
uses the monitor/usb combo cable so it keeps the cables to a minimum, i like the fact that the audio cables are separate as i have 2 servers on this thing and it keeps the number of wires down.
from MonkeySaid, www.newegg.com
have one older computer that doesn't want to detect usb keyboards and has ps2 connection and it always boots with problems unless it is booted first (foxconn board).

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, High Quality, Compact, No. of Computers Controlled: 4

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KVM Switches

Best KVM Switches Overall

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

Trendware TRENDNET Switch audio KVM 2 PC TK-208K

Iogear 2PT USB PR SWCH-USB 2.0 AUTO SWCH Cables

Linkskey 2-port Dual Monitor and 7.1 Surround

Aten CS62DU 2-port

Trendware TK-409K

IOGear 4PORT DVI KVMP SWITCH

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

StarTech.com 2 Port USB VGA Cable KVM Switc

Aluratek 4-PORT HDMI VIDEO SWITCH

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

StarTech.com ALLOWS CONTROL OF UP TO 4 USB-ENABLED MULTIMEDIA COMPUTERS WITH DVI D

CTG Cables To Go 5-Port HDMI Selector Switch 40922

IOGear 2-Port GCS92 MiniView Micro PS/2

Targus Velos Messenger TSM08001US

Trendware 8PORT KVM USB PS2 COMBO RACK MOUNT

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

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