- with ps/2 ports being phased out, the usb version of this unit (iogear gcs-932u) might be a better way to go.
only has ps/2 connectors for keyboards/mouses (mice?).
cons: i only gave it four eggs because of the ps2 connectors.
cons: at this point the ps2 connectors are outdated.
not really something i can dock the product on per-say but it is something that has to be noted due to most newer motherboards and computers are coming without any ps/2 ports.
- i needed a usb kvm switch (versus older ps/2 connectors)
i have had a few kvm switches ps2/usb and they usually get me problems with my laser mouse and usb keyboard.
(although that is the reason i got this model because i didn't want to have to carry around two sets of wiring to use it.) and if you are looking for audio or ps2 keyboard and mouse support it
i have a nice powered cybex ps2 kvm, but needed an inexpensive usb kvm for 2 system setup.
usb ports for keyboard and mouse instead of ps/2.
i only wish the usb/ps2 ports could have been located on the back or the side instead of on the front.
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.
the only way you can listen to audio on a different computer than the one with the currently selected keyboard and mouse is if you are using a ps2 mouse and keyboard.
the one thing i do not like is the ps/2 connections on the front of the unit.
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.
was using belkin ps2 kvm..
i use a ps/2 to usb adapter and it works great.
i wish it had ps/2 inputs for the keyboard, but otherwise i have no complaints.
i did try using a ps/2 mouse and keyboard with a usb converter and it did not work.
now, admittedly i have found an issue with some of the new multimedia keyboard/mouse combos that force you to use ps2 connectivity...
bought it to replace an old 2-port ps/2 kvm.
i don't understand why most companies are still making all these ps/2+ d-sub kvm models when all these interfaces have been fazed out by most oem computer dealers.
i don't understand why most of the kvm switches available are d-sub and ps/2 when most current equipment is usb/dvi.
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).
needed ps2 connections
i've owned ps/2 versions of iogear kvm's, but i needed a usb one for my wireless mouse and keyboard.
but, it seems to work well, though there's a slight delay when switching on the usb bus compared to my old ps2 kvm, but that was expected and cannot be helped.
usb connections simplified previous wire nightmare (ps/2 keyboard and mouse).
the usb is great instead of ps2 cons: switching response time isn't as fast as i was hoping, but cant complain too much
some had ps/2 usb issues.
my first stab at a kvm switch was a belkin ps/2 flip, but it would not keep the scroll function of my usb kensington expert mouse after a switch between computers.
other thoughts: i actually like having the keyboard connection as ps/2 for several reasons:--it leaves one more usb port available for other devices--some older computers do not initialize usb
ended up putting usb keyboard and usb mouse on usb hub feeding kvm usb port, leaving ps2 connections empty.
other thoughts: as mentioned by another reviewer, this contains a ps2 style keyboard connector.
my "console" consists of a gateway usb scroll mouse, a gateway ps2 keyboard, and a samsung 19" lcd analog monitor.
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.
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.
also, i kept my ps/2 adapters as the switch happens faster than when keyboard and mouse are plugged into the usb ports.
setup was very quick for my linux, xp box, lcd and remote ps2 keyboard and mouse.
this is one of the few ksu boxes i've tried that handles usb and ps2 connections to the computers.
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
comes with a ps2 keyboard/mouse to usb converter.
very nice to just have a small button on my desk instead of my old 8-port rackmount vga/ps2 kvm.
all usb and no ps2 on this board.
this is fatal - the system will not resume unless a ps2 device is connected, defeating the purpose of having a kvm switch.
(but i can not use keyboard commands or other methods with my setup so the switch buttons have to work!) my evergreen ps/2 trackball works fine and even the ms ergo keyboard special keys all work.
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.
the unit works well as long as you use a ps2 mouse and keyboard.
great value for the price as all cables are included (except ps2 to usb adapter depending on keyboard and mouse connectors you have).
for this product, the kvm-121, the manual contains a statement that says "if a special mouse is used such as a cordless or scrolling mouse, make sre you use generic ps/2 mouse drivers.
as far as switching a ps2 mouse, ps2 keyboard, and vga monitor; it works great.
wanted to use standard microsoft ps/2 keyboard and usb/ps2 optical mouse with a dell docking station and ubuntu desktop.
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