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IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

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from bvrev.compusa.com
i tried his suggestion, but i can not get full functionality of the keyboard.
from www.amazon.com
- the special function keys (one-touch word, excel, etc) on my microsoft keyboard continued to work through this switch
from Rhaspun, www.newegg.com
i needed another one to run a linux box also and have sound capability it gets it all done for me.
from www.amazon.com
i love having usb keyboard and mouse inputs, dvi on all the ends, soft switch and puck switch capability, but if having a multifunctional keyboard hot key use is a deal breaker, look for another kvm
from kam, www.newegg.com
it sounds like a lot of cons, but everything is working perfectly now, and if you compare to other kvms with the same functionality, this one is the only logical choice for the price.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, High Quality

2 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for FUNCTIONALITY

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

$111.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i tried his suggestion, but i can not get full functionality of the keyboard.
from www.amazon.com
- the special function keys (one-touch word, excel, etc) on my microsoft keyboard continued to work through this switch
from kam, www.newegg.com
it sounds like a lot of cons, but everything is working perfectly now, and if you compare to other kvms with the same functionality, this one is the only logical choice for the price.
from www.amazon.com
i love having usb keyboard and mouse inputs, dvi on all the ends, soft switch and puck switch capability, but if having a multifunctional keyboard hot key use is a deal breaker, look for another kvm
from Rhaspun, www.newegg.com
i needed another one to run a linux box also and have sound capability it gets it all done for me.

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for FUNCTIONALITY

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 www.tigerdirect.com
have only used it with 2 other machines so far, but very satisfied with functionality, quality, and overall value.
from diverdave from Matteson, IL, clickfrom.buy.com
installation was a breeze, and the function is simple.
from www.amazon.com
i tried different adapters and other solutions to no avail, and ultimately had to go to a usb switch to get full functionality with the mouse.
from www.amazon.com
despite not being very elegant, it performs the function it is required to perform: switching vga + sound between two sources.
from www.amazon.com
i bought an adapter to get around the issue, but the combo of the kvm and the ps2-to-usb adapter seems to absorb many of the special functions from the keyboard.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for FUNCTIONALITY

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

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from www.amazon.com
(this may be a configuration issue.
from LivingDedBoy, www.newegg.com
but that is more of a design thing than any functionality thing.
from www.amazon.com
the workstation and laptop both have analog & digital video capability.
from www.amazon.com
i am generally satisfied with the switch, with a couple of reservations, one of which stems from a limitation in functionality that seems to be shared by all kvm switches.

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Positives: High Quality, Stable, Easy To Set Up

5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for FUNCTIONALITY

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it functions with one monitor on two pc's with keyboard and mouse usb capability.
from GLXYZ, www.newegg.com
even though the hotkey capability provided for more flexible placement i gladly trade that off for reliable operation.
from PC_Mark, www.newegg.com
separate monitors and speakers are used in my configuration so the video switching quality has not been considered.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
pros: this switch functions as designed.

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

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

from N/A, www.newegg.com
i'm not using the usb functionality, so in order to power the device, i just plugged one of the usb cables into the back of my 360, which seems to output power even when the console is off.
from Little Richie, www.newegg.com
the functionality of the unit is great, but i hadone caveat that i'll explain under "cons".
from N/A, www.newegg.com
i searched though others and many people said they weren't letting their hardware function properly, or were laggy.
from Random, www.newegg.com
for me, i ended up having to restore a disk image to get back to a functional machine.
from wylis, www.newegg.com
pros: compact, usb interfaces cons: no keyboard hot key function that i have found, you have to use the supplied button other thoughts: there are 2 usb connectors per computer, 1 for

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

StarTech.com 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Eureka, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
this switch did everything i wanted and the remote control function was included at a fraction of the price that competing products cost.
from Dale Reber from Gordonville, PA, clickfrom.buy.com
the hookup was intuitive (didn't need the manual) and both the remote and manual switching functioned flawlessly.

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

Aluratek 4-PORT HDMI VIDEO SWITCH

$41.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
all in all i really like the build quality and functionality of the switch.
from www.newegg.com
my configuration was out hdmi to lcd monitor 22" lg with 1680x1050 native resolution.

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

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

$170.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i am generally satisfied with the switch, with a couple of reservations, one of which stems from a limitation in functionality that seems to be shared by all kvm switches.
from www.amazon.com
(this may be a configuration issue.
from www.amazon.com
the workstation and laptop both have analog & digital video capability.

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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

Aten CS62DU 2-port

$106.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
other kvms i've tried can't decode even the basic signals from enhanced mice, turning your enhanced function mouse into a non-function mouse.
from Viking Sailor, www.newegg.com
also, the speakers connected great with minor configuration.

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

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

$265.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
also, it has the ability to remember your monitor's possible resolutions so if you boot a pc while the focus is on another pc the resolution will come up just fine (this function is not automatic
from www.amazon.com
i was able to reprogram the hotkey since the default didn't make much since with this keyboard and could "print out" the results inside of notepad to see the current configuration.
from R. Swapp, www.newegg.com
scroll lock switching function doesn't work with the logitech wave cordless keyboard.
from www.amazon.com
if i plug the mouse into the mouse port on the kvm it doesn't function correctly.
from Phaktory, www.newegg.com
it functions well as long as i keep max resolution.

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

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

$99.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
my current configuration is: comcast hd dvr, appletv, xbox360, and ps3 going into the switch, which is then connected to a 24" dell hd monitor.
from lt.dell.com
tested configuration was samsung blu-ray bd p1400, toshiba hd a3 hd-dvd player, and comcast digital tuner with hdmi out connected to 4-port device.
from www.amazon.com
i'm using it inside a cabinet in conjunction with a logitech harmony 890 advanced universal remote control which has an rf capability (the logitech controls the iogear hdmi switch with no problem),

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

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

$159.00 Est. at Amazon

from jchoefer, www.shopping.com
excellent software functionality.
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 N/A, www.newegg.com
software to allow switching using keyboard shortcuts and right-click functionality instead of using the "clicker".
from MillerL, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i don't use the audio switching function, as i sometimes require simultaneous audio output from both systems.
from sixscrews, www.newegg.com
this is a function of the system's drivers, i believe.

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

Kodak EasyShare M1063 10.3 MP Digital Camera SilvVM Switch

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from www.amazon.com
don't get me wrong, it is very easy to navigate the different functions.
from www.amazon.com
the panorama function really blew me away.
from www.bestbuy.com
"if you are not too picky and just looking for a general camera this could work.set it on auto mode and shoot away, must shots will come out acceptable.it does have a great white balance function,
from www.amazon.com
i was very pleased with the camera's menu and functions.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Fast, Keyboard Connector: AT

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IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

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

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

StarTech.com 4-to-1 Composite/S-Video and RCA

Aluratek 4-PORT HDMI VIDEO SWITCH

CTG 4PORT VGA USB PS2 TRULINK PERP

Aten CS62DU 2-port

IOGEAR MINIVIEW DUAL LINK DVI KVMP GCS1782

IOGear 4PORT AUTOMATIC HDMI SWITCH

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

Kodak EasyShare M1063 10.3 MP Digital Camera SilvVM Switch

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