IOGear GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch | 
 enlarge | Brand: Iogear
Category: CE
List Price: $40.50
Buy New: $19.01
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Electronics
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Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: GCS22U
Model: GCS22U
UPC: 881317011022
EAN: 0881317011022
ASIN: B001D1UTC4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2-PortUSBCable KVM allows users to share a VGA monitor, a USB mouse, and a USB keyboard between two computers | | • | supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Sun, and Mac | | • | entry level KVM that will allow them to multitask with two computers at their disposal | | • | computer selection via 6 ft remote controller cable that can be placed on your desk for easy reach, full Mac keyboard support , supports programmable mice | | • | no power adapter required |
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Product Description
2-Port USB KVM Switch w/ built-in bonded cable design
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| Customer Reviews:
Plug and Go (read more below), out of the way, easy to switch December 4, 2008
In a nutshell: Compact, less wires to get in the way, great remote switch to change computers, and works out of the box.
Longer story
Here were my needs:
- I purchased this to be able to hook up my work laptop to my monitor and keyboard when I work from home.
- I needed a USB KVM switch (versus older PS/2 connectors)
- I prefer for the audio not to switch over so I can play music on my home computer while I work on the company laptop.
- I hate wires, so the fewer the better.
- Needed the switch to work with my wireless mouse and keyboard (you guessed that by now, didn't you?)
This unit was perfect as the unit has the wires molded in and they are just long enough to reach both computers comfortably with no excess wiring to deal with.
The remote button is nice and does not get in the way.
My mouse and keyboard (Logitech) use one shared USB cable and the switch provides for two ports and plugs. This caused a little confusion and initially did not work when I plugged everything up. I figured this was more of my computer's USB recognizing the keyboard had moved ports problem rather than a switch problem. I was right.
To solve this, I had previously plugged the monitor to the switch and the cable from the switch to the computer, this did not change. I did not hook the USB mouse/keyboard to the switch, but left it plugged into the computer where it was working originally. All was well so far. I then started the computer, made sure the mouse and keyboard were still working and moved the keyboard/mouse to the one of the switch's USB ports. I had tried both USB plugs in (this is important) the same USB port on my computer that the keyboard/mouse were plugged into. I found the right plug and everything was working. I could switch back and forth and/or restart the computer without issue.
Other hints that might help.
From a cold start (remember the switch is powered by your USB port) the switch will start on computer 1 (green lights show which is which, one dot or two). The cables were not labeled, so I guessed, and guessed wrong. I switched the plugs and all was well.
Once I found the proper keyboard/mice USB cord coming out of that switch I was able to unplug the other one (remember, my Logitech uses one USB for both keyboard and mouse) to save a USB port on the back of my computer. I figure that I would not remember that later, so now was the best time to do this. Can you have enough USB ports directly on the computer?
I expect this switch to work well for you if you have similar needs to what I outlined earlier.
If your computers are far apart from each other, or you want to switch audio, or you need to switch between more than two computers, this is not the switch for you. You will need to invest in a more expensive solution.
Great product, I would buy this again and recommend it for anyone with a home office.
It just works November 29, 2008
Couldn't be easier to install or use. The small separate button for switching between systems is very convenient.
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