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IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

from Benfea, www.newegg.com
just plug it in and hit the switch whenever you want to change computers.
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 N/A, www.newegg.com
on occassion, i have to unplug my mouse and plug it back in for one of my computers to recognize the mouse.
from www.amazon.com
plugged it in and it works exactly as it should.
from www.amazon.com
it worked for me the first time i plugged in the usb cables.

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

2 RECOMMENDED by 12 people for PLUG

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 CP, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i did not need to plug in the switch, since i'm using the "scroll lock>scroll lock>enter" shortcut.
from www.amazon.com
i plugged it in as soon as it arrived, to find that it simply worked - perfectly.
from www.amazon.com
i have to say, it's plug and play.
from kam, www.newegg.com
iogear also offers another kvm, a dual link dvi kvm with usb 2.0 and 7.1 audio, but at a much higher price.also, we did noticed that some dvi video cards do not handle hot plug well, so we recommend

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for PLUG

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 A Customer from Charleston, SC, clickfrom.buy.com
truly plug and play.
from www.amazon.com
i plugged it in as soon as it arrived, to find that it simply worked - perfectly.
from CP, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i did not need to plug in the switch, since i'm using the "scroll lock>scroll lock>enter" shortcut.
from www.amazon.com
i have to say, it's plug and play.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, High Quality

4 RECOMMENDED by 12 people for PLUG

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

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
couldn't be more happy and it was a snap, just plug it in and set back and have fun.
from www.amazon.com
take note that this product uses only 1 usb plug for each computer that it's hooked up with.
from proxops-pete, www.newegg.com
simply plug it in and voila!
from N/A, www.newegg.com
you can't plug it in wrong and there's only 1 button.

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

5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for PLUG

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 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 N/A, www.newegg.com
switching from one pc to another is the same as pulling your mouse and keyboard out and plugging them into the other pc, everything is redetected every time.
from drwestly, www.newegg.com
pros: plugs in, then works.

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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
sometimes the keyboard or the mouse will stop working and the only way to get it back is to reset the kvm by unplugging the power and both usb connections to the pcs (they also supply power).
from www.newegg.com
they then told me to plug my keyboard in the top usb switch for high end devices.
from www.newegg.com
did have to plug my ms wheel mouse into the device port rather than the mouse port.
from www.newegg.com
pros: does almost every thing it should do.no problems with usb hub.it worked fine with my logitech g5 mouse but you have to plug it in to the councle usb device port not the mouse port other wise
from www.newegg.com
cons: i wish the keyboard and mouse usb inputs were full feature, i have to plug my ms ergo keyboard into the optional port to get it to work.

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

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 Brad from Overland Park, KS, clickfrom.buy.com
i ended up plugging it into the port on the kvm that's labeled for the mouse.
from Stephen2 from Akron, OH, clickfrom.buy.com
it does run the usb stuff through the monitor plug.
from A Customer from Glendale, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
plugged it in and viola- was connecting to both computers with one keyboard and mouse in minutes.
from www.amazon.com
for some reason, the device would go unresponsive several times a day, and the only fix was to unplug the usb connection on both pcs (the kvm derives power from either one being plugged in), and
from www.amazon.com
plug the shared keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers and microphone into the switch, connect the included cables into the switch and the two computers.

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

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

$265.00 Est. at Amazon

from Mike, www.newegg.com
just plugged the wireless receiver into the mouse usb port on the kvm and that was it.
from www.amazon.com
these are plugged into the proper mouse and keyboard ports on the switch and they work fine including the extended keys (media, shortcuts, etc.) (other reveiwers have mentioned they need to go into a
from www.amazon.com
the extra buttons on the mouse as well as the scroll wheel work as if they were plugged in directly.
from www.amazon.com
if i plug the mouse into the mouse port on the kvm it doesn't function correctly.
from www.amazon.com
anyway, i plugged in the mouse and keyboard to the 2 usb ports and bam, they worked great; solved my issue, but i did intend to hook my printer up to that port, so my next trick is to see if it will

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

IOGear Hybrid VGA KVM GCS742UW6

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from Nevil_Clavain, www.newegg.com
i've got the logitech mx5500 and mx revolution keyboard/mouse bundle from here and i plugged in the bluetooth dongle and it worked!
from Iron, www.newegg.com
i hooked a usb hub up to the usb port on the cable and then plugged my keyboard and mouse into the hub.
from www.amazon.com
part of the problem may have been that i used a ps/2-to-usb plug, which worked fine with a single pc.

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

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

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from www.tigerdirect.com
this kvm was strictly plug and play.
from LivingDedBoy, www.newegg.com
even switches my two usb external rom drives which are plugged into my keyboard.
from www.amazon.com
the first kvm did not switch so i returned it (easier to return through amazon than through the manufacturer though they are ok...if something of this nature does not work, i have little time to fill

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Positives: High Quality, Stable, Easy To Set Up

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

$159.00 Est. at Amazon

from N/A, www.newegg.com
i unplugged and plugged it back in and it worked - it was just a little loose.
from rlwimi, www.newegg.com
a cross-platform program called synergy lets me leave my usb keyboard and mouse plugged into one of my machines and share them with the other machine over the network, avoiding this issue entirely.
from gigabyte, www.newegg.com
the audio plug in, as stated in previous reviews, is tight and if you move the unit expect to possibly loose a channel on your audio.
from Tim, www.newegg.com
also, when i plugged in my flip, the button didn't work.
from andamod, www.newegg.com
i can plug in my desktop and it works fine, i can plug my monitor directly into the port replicator and it works fine but through the kvm, it is unusable.

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

Trendware TRENDNET TK-408K 4PORT PS2 AUDIO KIT

Trendware TRENDNET TK-408K 4PORT PS2 AUDIO KVM SWITCH KIT TOLL FREE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM TREN

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
just plug it in and go.
from chris@cgraham.com from Rochester, NY, clickfrom.buy.com
also, though it includes cables the kvm cable is proprietary with 1 vga-type plug that connects to the switch and vga/mouse/key on the other end.
from A Customer from Loma Linda, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
cons: microphone plugged into it gives huge background noise for some reason.
from www.amazon.com
they just have the audio and mic on one end of the cords the other end just the 15 pin plug.
from www.newegg.com
pros: works as advertised, comes with everything you need, ability to switch from kb hot keys, looks ok and its cheap.cons: its a good thing that looks ok because its design, with cables plugging in

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Positives: Compact, High Quality, Consistent Performance, No. of Computers Controlled: 4

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

$99.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Madison, WI, clickfrom.buy.com
i have dish network and when i plug my dish network receiver into the switch and i plug another device into the switch, something very strange happens.
from John from Celebration, Florida, clickfrom.buy.com
i plugged it in, hooked up the hdmi cables, and it worked.....simple as that.
from hi_def 6 from Columbus, Ohio, www.circuitcity.com
plugged in my cable box and dvd upconverter.
from www.amazon.com
i have comcast dvr & a xbox 360 plugged in, and the auto switch works great!
from A Customer from Toledo, OH, clickfrom.buy.com
i bought this switch in hopes it would eliminate the hassle of plugging and unplugging different devices into my tv.

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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
also, i kept my ps/2 adapters as the switch happens faster than when keyboard and mouse are plugged into the usb ports.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i don't need to plug that usb printer into a printer router!
from www.tigerdirect.com
the performance is excellent, and the setup is truly plug-and-play.
from www.tigerdirect.com
initially it worked great, but after about 3 hibernates or restarts it completely quits and nothing short of a hard boot and removing the switch while the keyboard & mouse are plugged back into the

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

Trendware TK-409K

$70.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
plugged the wireless connector into the keyboard port, and since i use a trackball, plugged it into the mouse port.
from bvrev.compusa.com
small, easy to connect and use, but the plugs on the switch it self are on all 4 sides, making it hard to find a place to keep it, where it fits, looks good, and the buttons are easy to see/reach.
from www.amazon.com
i tried it on 2 pc,s and technical support had no suggestions, other than it should work plug-and-play.

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

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Best KVM Switches for Plug

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

Aten CS62DU 2-port

Linkskey 2-port Dual Monitor and 7.1 Surround

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

IOGear Hybrid VGA KVM GCS742UW6

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

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

Trendware TRENDNET TK-408K 4PORT PS2 AUDIO KIT

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

CTG 2 Port AUTHORITY2 VGA USB and PS2 KVM

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