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Keyboard / Video / Mouse - Switch, 1 Consoles, 4 Computers, Video Resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels, Refresh Rate: 85 Hz |  |
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| Product Reviews from Amazon.com (Rating System 1 to 5) |
| Review | Rating | Last Updated | Perfect KVM !!! Works Great.
This KVM work great with max of 4 PC's and doesnot require any AC Adapter. Even with High Resolution it works great. PC and MAC Compatible. Works even with PS/2 to USB adapters. Since I had PC with USB Ports I used with PS/2 to USB Adapters. Auto switching is good feature. Great KVM ! ! ! A++++++++. This Belkin product is Made in Taiwan. | 5 | Today | Dead on arrival
I spent several days researching which brand of KVM to purchase and decided to go with Belkin. I already had a two port KVM which worked fine. The new 4 port was delivered and I installed it. I could not get it to work so I called Belkin tech support. They are closed on weekends so I called them back on Monday. They said send it back and also informed me that I have to pay for shipping. They sent me a bad KVM and they want me to pay to ship back their defective KVM. I would never buy another Belkin product after this....! | 1 | Today | Works like it should (except)
The Belkin 4-port KVM works very well except for one little problem. The Microsoft mouse will not scroll with the wheel. I can change from one computer to the others just fine. Still working on the mouse though. I would still recommend this product. | 4 | Today | not that great
I had lots of problems with this KVM losing connection to my keyboard and mouse when switching between computers. The only way I was able to fix this was by using a converter that took the KB and Mouse PS/2 connections from the kvm cable and turned them into a single USB connection. $50 for two of these to fix a problem that shouldn't have been there in the first place. Cheaper than a new KVM I suppose.
I also have a lot of trouble using the KVM keyboard shortcut in Windows 2000, causing me to have to reach across my desk to hit the button on the KVM to switch to another computer, rather annoying.
It works fine with my monitor though, even at 1600x1200@85Hz, which is how it gets two stars instead of one.
My recommendation is to avoid this product.
| 2 | Today | So far So Good
I have had this Switch for about 3 months now and I am very pleased.
I had the two switch version, but lost a monitor and instead of buying another monitor, I bought this.
I have not had any problems switching between my four computers. One computer has Vista, one XP, and two have 2003 Server.
Only two pair of my cables are belkin cables. The other cables are a different brand and the cables work just fine.
| 4 | Today | My model frequently failed to detect mouse and/or keyboard
I used Belkin KVMs (OmniView SEs) in the late 90s and they worked very well; this model failed repeatedly and consistently to detect attached mice/keyboards on start up. If the system wasn't set to the PC that was booting, it was as good as useless, too.
I gave up and purchased a different brand. The replacement works flawlessly; I couldn't even sell the Belkin on eBay.
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this model. In fact, I recommend you do not buy it. | 1 | Today | Problems with modern mice
I have this device and a 2-port Linksys. Frequently with this one, I get a delay in or totally lose my mouse control when switching between computers. I'm using a MS optical mouse that is natively USB, with a USB-to-PS2 converter attached that could be a problem. Just a warning to those with similar configurations that they may get similar results. The Linksys KVM has no problems with my setup. | 2 | Today | Works Sometimes
This KVM is very affordable and works great, most of the time. However, if you use a Logitech Mouse, do NOT buy this KVM. Your mouse will seriously mess up. This KVM is designed for use with Microsoft mice. I would frequently switch between Windows and Linux and this would confuse it greatly. Windows would forget what my keyboard repeat rates were and the mouse would move erratically for the first few seconds. Linux was even funnier and would frequently refuse to work until I restarted X-Windows using Ctrl-Alt-Backspace as trying to move the mouse at all would result in a plethora of random movements and mouse clicks. Of course, restarting X-Windows caused me to lose everything I had open. So if you have an Intellimouse, this should be fine, but if you use anything else, go with something else. Linksys, for instance, works great with Logitech. | 3 | Today | Good KVM for a Good Price
I have been using this KVM switch every day for a month. I use it for constant switching between two PCs. So far, I have never been "locked out" of my PC after switching channels like I have been with other KVM switches. There are two ways to switch: the scan button on the top which moves left-to-right between ports (which will stop on all ports even if there is no signal), or you can press Scroll Lock twice on the keyboard followed by the up and down arrow. The second method provides fast switching between two PCs on adjacent ports and avoids empty port scans. One neat feature is that if all ports have no signal, and you turn on a PC, the switch will select the active port. Other switches will always select port 1 at power up, but this auto-port-select saves time by selecting the active port. One drawback I can think of is that the unit emits an audible "chirp" sound when you first turn it on, and when you switch ports. I haven't found a way to turn it off. Also, there is no way to switch more than 1 port at a time. For example, you can not switch from port 1 to port 3 without switching to port 2 first (or port 4 if you go the other direction via the keyboard). This unit does not come with an AC power adapter. The unit is powered by the PS/2 connection to the PC. Thus, if you use this switch for monitors only (no keyboards or mice) then you will need to buy the AC adapter in addition to the switch. | 4 | Today | Don't buy it
After returning my first one after 6 months (the #3 port just stopped working) My second unit quit on me the other night (all ports stopped working). These things are not reliable. I bought an IO Gear, and it works GREAT. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON BELKIN. | 1 | Today |
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