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IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

$111.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i also purchased the logitech g15 gameing keyboard, but when i set up the system the keyboard would not work.
from bvrev.compusa.com
also, i get a horrible buzzing when using the audio switching, even when the other system is not on.
from bvrev.compusa.com
also, when i switched from one computer to the other there was an extended wait time until the system allowed recognized the mouse & keyboard - not with the iogear; upon switching i am able to use
from N/A, www.newegg.com
at first it didn't want to recognize the keyboard on windows but if you first hook up your keyboard straight to your pc and let it recognize it then shut down your system then hook it to the kvm
from redbird, www.newegg.com
decided to give this one a try when it was on sale last week and am pleasantly surprised to find that it is supporting my keyboard and mouse so well.using vista 64 bit on main system and dual booting

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

2 RECOMMENDED by 14 people for SYSTEM

IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

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from bvrev.compusa.com
also, i get a horrible buzzing when using the audio switching, even when the other system is not on.
from www.tigerdirect.com
also, when i switched from one computer to the other there was an extended wait time until the system allowed recognized the mouse & keyboard - not with the iogear; upon switching i am able to use
from www.tigerdirect.com
i also purchased the logitech g15 gameing keyboard, but when i set up the system the keyboard would not work.
from A Customer from Sacto, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
i bought this miniview because i have 2 computers at my desk, a windoze xp system with 2 monitors, and an ubuntu dual xeon system where i do all my graphics manipulation.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
at first it didn't want to recognize the keyboard on windows but if you first hook up your keyboard straight to your pc and let it recognize it then shut down your system then hook it to the kvm

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, High Quality

3 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for SYSTEM

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from Beepster8, www.newegg.com
i have a nice powered cybex ps2 kvm, but needed an inexpensive usb kvm for 2 system setup.
from RB2, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i use this to switch between my xp pro system and my linux computer.
from Fred, www.newegg.com
one system is running ubuntu 8.10 64bit and the other 32bit windowsxp.i plugged it in, and without drivers, everything just worked.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased this for a computer lab, it works well, but i wish they would have made the cords longer- i have one system under the desk and one on top.
from BDub, www.newegg.com
i have been running this switch for about three months and i have never had a even hiccup when switching between systems.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for SYSTEM

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

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from David from Atlanta, GA, clickfrom.buy.com
i never have any problems losing one of my input devices as i switch between systems.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i am writing this while switching between two linux systems (open-suse 10.3 and xandros) while listening to streaming audio on a third (a nokia n800 tablet).
from www.amazon.com
i don't use it in my mixed operating system environment, so i won't comment on it except to question why it is not os x and unix compatible.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
i have it switching a super fast, little bit older and a really old system.
from www.amazon.com
i'm using it to control a desktop and three laptop systems that i use to support different clients.

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Positives: High Quality, Stable, Easy To Set Up

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for SYSTEM

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

$137.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i am writing this while switching between two linux systems (open-suse 10.3 and xandros) while listening to streaming audio on a third (a nokia n800 tablet).
from www.amazon.com
i don't use it in my mixed operating system environment, so i won't comment on it except to question why it is not os x and unix compatible.
from www.amazon.com
i'm using it to control a desktop and three laptop systems that i use to support different clients.
from www.amazon.com
there is a 1 to 2 sec delay when i tranfer to the xp system on the video, but no delay when i tranfer to the vista system which is the system that came with the monitor i am using.
from www.amazon.com
consolidated 2 displays, keyboards, etc., and two other rdp controlled systems with a lot of deskspace returned.

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

Aten CS62DU 2-port

$106.00 Est. at Amazon

from Schattenjaeger, www.newegg.com
so far it has worked flawlessly and i am very pleased with this piece of hardware.i have noticed a little graphical/input lag under heavy load (gaming), but i can't entirely rule out the system in
from Viking Sailor, www.newegg.com
this is my first auten kvm...i am about to acquire another of theirs with 7.1 audio for interconnection between our gaming/power system and our home server, which are connected to a home theater
from Franklin, www.newegg.com
i now have an old usb 1.1 hub taped to the underside of my desk dedicated to the kvm.the active system gets the true edid passed through.
from emildlc, www.newegg.com
this helps with time management; making backups on one system while remaining productive on another, etc.
from g-money, www.newegg.com
both are connected to a 22" samsung lcd using dvi, wireless mouse, wired keyboard, and 2.1 sound system.

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

Linkskey 2-port Dual Monitor and 7.1 Surround

$290.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
get your system up and running standalone before you place the kvm in-line.
from www.newegg.com
need to power system one first, make sure you can use system 1, then boot system 2 and make sure you can use.
from www.amazon.com
scroll lock (twice--key is configurable) plus backspace cycles between the machines and is easier than having to push a number to select the system.
from www.newegg.com
pros: works well with my powermac g5 and vista ultimate 64bit systems.

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

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

$155.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i did not want to install the driver software on either system so can't comment on the software switch functionality.
from sixscrews, www.newegg.com
pressing it toggles between systems and a yellow/green led indicates the selected system.
from MillerL, www.newegg.com
reviewers complaining of the delay when switching need to try this kvm with two linux systems.
from Ham Man, www.newegg.com
the flip software provided allows me to switch audio, video plus the two usb ports together or independently, very hand when listening to music on a shared speaker system.....
from www.newegg.com
the switching is fast between my windows and linux systems.

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Positives: Fast, Consistent Performance, No. of Computers Controlled: 2, KVM Type: Keyboard / Video / Mouse / Sound - Switch

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 Stephen2 from Akron, OH, clickfrom.buy.com
i am using a wireless mouse/keyboard on vista and xp systems.
from www.amazon.com
i would strongly recommend this product if you do not want to continue to switch cables between 2 systems.
from www.amazon.com
i use screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 on all the systems; the switch works fine with all.
from www.amazon.com
it worked without a glitch on both pc systems, one running vista and other with xp.
from www.amazon.com
it was simple to connect and two computers work (one-at-a-time) with the same monitor, keyboard, mouse and audio system.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, Fast, 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
i had some difficulty connecting the unit to my pc/vista system, but had immediate success with my macintosh system.
from www.amazon.com
i believe part of my issue was that the 2 computers i use have different operating systems - 1 with vista 64bit and 1 with windows 2000.

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

Targus Velos Messenger TSM08001US

Targus Velos Messenger (Charcoal) (TSM08001US) KVM Switch

$78.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
unless this feature is important to you, the elaborate fastening system that enables it will just be in the way.
from www.amazon.com
the targus velos messenger has an excellent strap system that comes with two different color straps for changing the look of the bag system.

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Positives: Compact, High Quality, Stable

IOGear Hybrid VGA KVM GCS742UW6

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from Iron, www.newegg.com
lights on the remote switch give an indication of which system is in use.
from NightStorm, www.newegg.com
has a remote button for switching between the two systems, the button displays one of two lights to indicate which system is active.
from TechGezzer, www.newegg.com
(see "cons".) have not used audio ports, have too many pc speaker sets anyway and like to have speakers always active so i hear windows ding-dong when email arrives on either system.

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Positives: High Quality, No. of Computers Controlled: 2, KVM Type: Keyboard / Video / Mouse / Sound - Switch, Supported Platforms: Unix,Linux,PC

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

$263.00 Est. at Amazon

from Mike, www.newegg.com
i am switching b/t two boxes, both at 1920x1200x32(24"widescreen), sharing a 2.1 audio system and usb card reader b/t them.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased this switch to go between my video editing system and my 3d animation computer with a 30" monitor.
from Linux fan, www.newegg.com
pros: easy install, works well w/30" dual link dvi monitor and logitech cordless desktop pro usb keyboard and mouse cons: price other thoughts: i have a windows xp and centos 5.2 linux

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

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

$48.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
if your system already features a number of hubs, this may be one hub too many.
from Frankie, www.newegg.com
works well, delay that goes along with it is normal since it is the operating system that has to recognize the new input devices, so its not the fault of this little guy.
from www.amazon.com
this model kvm works with all operating systems, or so i was told by the iogear help desk.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
pros: cheap usb kvm switch cons: sometimes the usb hub in the switch (the one that you plug the mouse and keyboard into) cause the other usb ports on your system to not work correctly.

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

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

$55.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
to be fair i am running 3 different operating systems.
from www.newegg.com
keyboard hotkey doesn't work with all operating systems, vista&xp are fine but linux (ubuntu) can be finicky, openbsd too.
from www.newegg.com
cons: will not switch using the hotkey (who wants to load an app on every system you'd use on this?).
from D Funk, www.newegg.com
after reading the reviews of nearly every product, i settled on the 4 port linkskey model (especially since one reviewer stated it worked with his nc6220 laptop, which i also have) in case of
from www.newegg.com
cons: no dvi and it has randomly switched systems about 5 times in 2 months.

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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 for System

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

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

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

Aten CS62DU 2-port

Linkskey 2-port Dual Monitor and 7.1 Surround

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

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

Targus Velos Messenger TSM08001US

IOGear Hybrid VGA KVM GCS742UW6

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

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