Best KVM Switches for HDMI, USB

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IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from Little Richie, www.newegg.com
i suspected that it might bethe usb connector jack on the kvm switch, so i exchangedthe leads from computer one to computer two, but theproblem persisted, so that vindicated the switch as thecause of
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
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 Fred, www.newegg.com
i use the inbuilt vga/dvi switch in my monitors to switch video sources since it's cleaner that way.regardless, i bought this kvm because i have a usb keyboard and mouse.
from www.amazon.com
turns out that mac keyboard needs a lot of juice to work, and i just put my belkin powered usb hub between the keyboard and the kvm.

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

2 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for HDMI, USB

Iogear GHDMIAS2 HDMI Automatic Switch

$187.00 Est. at Amazon

from nofx from NYC, www.circuitcity.com
this hdmi switch works very well with my ps3 and xbox 360.
from A Customer from Newport beach, California, clickfrom.buy.com
first my setup....toshiba hd tv with hdmi in....
from Paul M from san jose, ca, clickfrom.buy.com
first my setup....toshiba hd tv with hdmi in....toshiba hd-dvd player with hdmi out i also used the dvi converter with my projector.
from www.amazon.com
power it down and tv is back on (it takes 3-5 seconds to switch back and forth, but that's not the switch's problem, rather the handshake that needs to occur between the tv and the hdmi source).
from www.newegg.com
i hooked it up to my viewsonic vx2835wm, which only has one hdmi port.

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 21 people for HDMI, USB

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

$48.00 Est. at Amazon

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've owned ps/2 versions of iogear kvm's, but i needed a usb one for my wireless mouse and keyboard.
from bvrev.compusa.com
this contains a usb hub (to combine the mouse and keyboard inputs).
from www.amazon.com
take note that this product uses only 1 usb plug for each computer that it's hooked up with.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for HDMI, USB

Trendware TK-409K

$71.00 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 Brandon from La Crescent, MN, clickfrom.buy.com
the monitor and usb cables are combined into a single connector at one end, so don't lose the ones that came with the switch.
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 da-kritik from Washington, DC, clickfrom.buy.com
it didn't first work for my old dell and my linux box but that's because a usb keyboard and mouse was never connected to those boxes, so they expected a ps/2 key/mouse, these are old machines.
from Ted from San Diego, clickfrom.buy.com
after a couple of weeks with the trendnet 4 port usb kvm, i am quite happy.

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

5 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for HDMI, USB

Cables To Go TRULINK 4-Port VGA and USB 2.0/PS/2 KVM

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from A Customer from Adrian MI, clickfrom.buy.com
my biggest disappointment is that the audio switching is tied in with the usb switching.
from www.tigerdirect.com
independent sound and usb are wonderful.
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 www.tigerdirect.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 David from Atlanta, GA, clickfrom.buy.com
i've used several brands of usb and ps/2 kvms and the cables to go/trulink is the most reliable for pcs and macs.

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Positives: High Quality, Stable, Easy To Set Up

Linkskey 2-port Dual Monitor and 7.1 Surround

$290.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
the switch also gets power from the usb ports.
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 Charlie, www.newegg.com
it runs fine on usb power alone.
from www.newegg.com
supports usb devices and 7.1 surround.
from www.amazon.com
i am also very pleased with the other keyboard shortcuts that allow the sound or usb ports to be locked to a specific computer.

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

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

$111.00 Est. at Amazon

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
i connected a dvi to hdmi cable to the monitor side of the cable and used a hdmi monitor.
from www.amazon.com
i was worried about this product and any other dvi+usb kvm switches.
from www.amazon.com
combine this with iogear 2-port usb 2.0 printer auto sharing switch and you have a very good and cheap kvmp switch.
from www.amazon.com
this kvm works great for dvi video, usb keyboard and mouse, and sound for both pc and mac.

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

Aten CS62DU 2-port

$106.00 Est. at Amazon

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 www.amazon.com
the issue with most (possibly all) other kvm switches is that they 'listen' in on the usb line for a key combination from the keyboard to initiate a switch from one computer to the other.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
wish it had another usb for the printer.
from Jeff, www.newegg.com
in the past, usb kvms had given me trouble, but not this one.
from Jon W, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: if you want to hook up two computers that have dvi and usb hookups to one monitor/mouse/keyboard this is a great choice!

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

IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

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from www.tigerdirect.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 Hector A. Martinez from Irving, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
the only solution for dvi and usb that i could find at an affordable price.
from bvrev.compusa.com
i connected a dvi to hdmi cable to the monitor side of the cable and used a hdmi monitor.
from www.amazon.com
i was worried about this product and any other dvi+usb kvm switches.
from www.amazon.com
combine this with iogear 2-port usb 2.0 printer auto sharing switch and you have a very good and cheap kvmp switch.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, High Quality

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

$263.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i was worried that i needed to get a usb keyboard when buying this switch but was positively surprised that it has a ps/2 to usb converter that lets me connect my old (beloved) click keyboard to the
from www.amazon.com
every review i read showed myriad problems with dvi kvms, the most frequent problems being: a) no usb 2.0 support, 2) low levels of resolution on the dvi ports, iii) loss of usb peripherals requiring
from www.amazon.com
when i purchased my 22" monitor in late 2007, i couldn't find a kvm that would support the 1680x1050 resolution with a wireless usb keyboard and mouse.
from www.amazon.com
i hook every things through a usb 2.0 hub which is then connected to the kvm/usb switch.
from Roomraider, www.newegg.com
comes with a ps2 keyboard/mouse to usb converter.

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Positives: Fast, Compact, Consistent Performance, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

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 www.newegg.com
- with ps/2 ports being phased out, the usb version of this unit (iogear gcs-932u) might be a better way to go.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
originally i had to get a bytecc bt-2000 usb to ps2 adapter for my laptop and now i'm ordering another for my new destop which does not have a mouse ps2 input.
from Remedy, www.newegg.com
meaning the dvi, audio, and ps 2 are all run through a single cable and then branch off.dvi-d - beats vga in every way, and nearly all new graphics chipsets come with a dvi or hdmi video port.
from Kurumi, www.newegg.com
cons: the lack of a cheaper usb-based kvm that has dvi support makes me having to buy this one and using adapters.

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

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 N/A, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: swtiches 4 usb's ports and either analog, or digital dvi, and front speaker audio/mic in.

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

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

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

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

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 Stephen2 from Akron, OH, clickfrom.buy.com
it does run the usb stuff through the monitor plug.
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
usb connect/disconnect chimes after every switch also a little annoying, but certainly tolerable.
from www.tigerdirect.com
the audio plugs end in what appears to be a firewire connection and the usb and vga connect into only a vga plug.

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

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

$55.00 Est. at Amazon

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
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 www.newegg.com
-great price for a 4-port usb/audio kvm switch.
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).
from www.newegg.com
super-easy setup, worked with my standard usb keyboard and ms intellimouse explorer (5-button model) with no problems!

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

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

$102.00 Est. at Amazon

from PD3 from Hamm, www.circuitcity.com
i swapped the 4 month old one out fori ogear 4-port automatic hdmi switch with remote and i love it.
from A Customer from Childersburg, clickfrom.buy.com
this hdmi switch was very easy to install and works great.
from A Customer from Madison, WI, clickfrom.buy.com
although, if you have two hdmi ports on your tv, your satellite receiver can just plug into the free one and have the switch go into the other one.
from RobA from Albuquerque,NM, www.circuitcity.com
the iogear 4-port hdmi automatic switch works like a champ!
from John from Celebration, Florida, clickfrom.buy.com
i plugged it in, hooked up the hdmi cables, and it worked.....simple as that.

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

CTG 2 Port AUTHORITY2 VGA USB and PS2 KVM

CTG 2 Port Port AUTHORITY2 VGA USB and PS2 KVM with Cables (757120355540) KVM Switch

$81.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
my usb keyboard and mouse connected via ps2 adapters to the switch work just fine, and the switching latency from one machine to the next is lower (faster) than some more expensive kvm's i've used.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i just received this usb kvm switch.
from www.tigerdirect.com
also, i was unaware when i purchased it that only one upstream usb connection was necessary for each computer - the conversion from ps/2 keyboard to laptop usb was an unexpected bonus.
from www.tigerdirect.com
recieved the usb kvm in 4 days of ordering.
from www.tigerdirect.com
first, the three usb ports only show as 1.1, not 2.0 as i had expected for something as new as this.

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

Aluratek 4-PORT HDMI VIDEO SWITCH

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Long Island, NY, clickfrom.buy.com
dvd player, and dvd recorder and an hd dvd through one of the hdmi inputs on my tv.
from www.newegg.com
hdmi is going to the standard in a few years, you'll end up needing another 2 port switch anyway!
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.newegg.com
my configuration was out hdmi to lcd monitor 22" lg with 1680x1050 native resolution.
from www.amazon.com
all of my hd cables, both hdmi to hdmi and dvi to hdmi, are of the cheaper variety, so they might also be contributing to the problem.

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

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 daveho, www.newegg.com
no problems with a microsoft usb keyboard and mouse.
from www.amazon.com
this thing is nearly useless with usb keyboard/mouse, at least in our situation.

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

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

$137.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
independent sound and usb are wonderful.
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 www.amazon.com
i have been using the trulink 4-port vga usb 2.0/ps2 with audio kvm switch for about three weeks to control a macbook pro, a windows xp pc, and a windows vista pc.
from www.amazon.com
since the keyboard hogged one of the few usb ports on the kvm, i added a usb hub to solve that problem.

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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

CTG Cables To Go 5-Port HDMI Selector Switch 40922

$74.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
i think this is an awesome product, i was looking at upgrading my receiver but decided on this instead as most mid priced units only switch two hdmi inputs.
from www.tigerdirect.com
this switch was great...plugged it in and it worked for all my hdmi devices...not much else to say...this is the second switch i buy...first one was a cheaper switch by another company and would not
from www.tigerdirect.com
i purchased this unit to replace a 2 port hdmi switcher when i acquired a hd dvd player.
from Jason from Texarkana, AR, clickfrom.buy.com
this hdmi switcher is allowing me to continue to use my old reciever while giving me hdmi connection to my tv and still have room for expansion.
from www.tigerdirect.com
both worked splendidly through the hdmi switcher.

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

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KVM Switches

Best KVM Switches for HDMI, USB

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

Iogear GHDMIAS2 HDMI Automatic Switch

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

Trendware TK-409K

Cables To Go TRULINK 4-Port VGA and USB 2.0/PS/2 KVM

Linkskey 2-port Dual Monitor and 7.1 Surround

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

Aten CS62DU 2-port

IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

IOGear 2-Port GCS92 MiniView Micro PS/2

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

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

CTG 2 Port AUTHORITY2 VGA USB and PS2 KVM

Aluratek 4-PORT HDMI VIDEO SWITCH

Trendware 8PORT KVM USB PS2 COMBO RACK MOUNT

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

CTG Cables To Go 5-Port HDMI Selector Switch 40922

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