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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
this sounds very intuitive, but sometimes it still takes a "switch-ok" sequence even when it's already "green.
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 bought this device because my multi-function machine, a dpc-7020 from brother, allowed parallel and usb connections simultaneously, so i could connect to two computers at the same time.
from lt.dell.com
pros:?connecting two computers to one printer reviewthe printer sharing switch is grate.
from www.amazon.com
i am puzzled that plug and play does not identify the device and i think iog needs to write a new driver.

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

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 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.amazon.com
well worth the $70 it cost compared to $700 - $1000 for a new reciever with the same amount of hdmi inputs.
from www.amazon.com
i now have my verizon fios (motorola) box, my pc (dvi to hdmi) and my upconverting dvd player all connected and i still have room for a ps3 (blu ray) and a hd dvd player.

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

StarTech.com 2 Port USB VGA Cable KVM Switc

$64.00 Est. at Amazon

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 Hounddog1 (BF2142), www.newegg.com
best of all their is a mic input!

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

ConnectPRO Master-IT USB+ PRO-12UL 2 ports

ConnectPRO Master-IT USB+ PRO-12UL KVM switch 2 ports

$38.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
an external power cord is supplied; though the manufacter states that it's not necessary after initial install, but can help with stability or connection loss prevention.
from www.amazon.com
the little box works fine, it's just that if you are using the older ps connections and converting to usb to hook up to this guy - there is about a 6 full sec.
from www.amazon.com
all are working flawlessly with the connectpro pro 12ul...
from www.amazon.com
called connectpro and they provided instructions for the protocol necessary to get the switch to work.
from www.amazon.com
connectpro responded to my questions online almost instanteously and that made me comfortable buying the product for my dell laptop and dell desktop.

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

Trendware 8PORT KVM USB PS2 COMBO RACK MOUNT

$158.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i guess there aren't enough unused pins in the vga connector to handle all the data from these non-standard input devices.
from ITJoe, www.newegg.com
pros: good heavy metal quality, and the cables i bought only have one connector on the kvm side so theres less cables.
from SnowTech, www.newegg.com
cons: i seem to remember some issues that would happen some of the time with certain computers over the usb connection where you would have to switch kvm channels or restart....i think it might have

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

Belkin F1DP116A OmniView SMB 16-Port CAT5 KVM

$352.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
with the door hinges, it was a torture to make all the connections and place the receiver inside.
from www.amazon.com
i did also get a plm50, which is a steel mount for tv's that connects to this stand (as well as some others).
from www.amazon.com
so, what i did is cut the back thin wood portion to give way for the receivers connections (back of the receiver).

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Positives: Easy To Set Up

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

$137.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
this kvm was strictly plug and play.
from www.amazon.com
i have a wireless keyboard and mouse connected to the ps/2 interface and i have a backup usb mouse that i use while the ps/2 mouse is recharging.
from www.amazon.com
there is very little description of what kind of input and output is available.
from www.amazon.com
also being able to connect usb peripherals, like external hd's, printers, etc.
from www.amazon.com
came with cables, supports audio and ps/2 (on input, at least), which is getting harder and harder to find.

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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

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.amazon.com
i first got it for an older single dvi input hd ready (1080i/720p) set, and the switch passed 1080i and 720p flawlessly from a ps3, htpc, hd cable box and an upconverting dvd/dvr unit.
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
has direct (single button press) input selection through remote.
from www.amazon.com
i bought this unit so that i would able to control the input with a universal remote control over infrared.

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

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