Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic

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Product does what it is supposed to do. Users of HP laptop docking stations should be advised that the keyboard/mouse function will not work with the docking station ports, you must connect the USB leads to the ports on the laptop itself. This may require short USB extension cables to reach the laptop ports. I had an Iogear VGA-USB KVM previously and it didn't work with the docking station either. I believe Iogear states that the product may not work with port replicators, so this is less Iogear's issue than HP's.

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I use it to switch between my gaming machine and my computer that I use for other stuff. The B&H price beat all the other places that I searched for it so that is why I bought it there.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

easy to install
reliable
wire remote is a plus

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Switching btwn two Macs, seems on the ball and keeps the EDIDs so both computers don't lose connection with monitor. The USB ports can be a bit moody looking specifically for a keyboard and mouse, apparently.

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Doesn't work with a wireless mouse and KB. Overall great product thus far running with XP on one machine and Win 7 on the other and report no issues but the wireless issue stated above.

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While the connection was not a problem the result of usage of the device is far from acceptable to me. I was trying to use it for Mac Mini + PC setup. All the time after switching to PC and back to Mac some glitches appear on the screen with only one possibility to get rid of them - by switching monitor on/off. Without KVM the same Mac Mini works fine with two monitors (DP->DVI, HDMO->DVI) for weeks.
Now this KVM is just dust collector for me.
Maybe it's a problem of my exemplar, but can't exchange it.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

Finally, an awesome device for those folks that have recently upgraded their pc and didn't want to discard the old one. This switch easily switches between the computers. My new pc has Win 7, my old computer has WinXP. I run a wired Logitech laser mouse, wired logitech keyboard, Samsung 27" monitor w/DVI, plus I run the 1/8" stereo jack from each pc and into my Denon AVR for sound . The Iogear KVM switches ALL of that with no problems!

I like the fact that you can hide the KVM behind the desk out of sight, the cable length to the manual switch is plenty long enough.

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I wanted to connect two DVI monitors, a USB keyboard and USB mouse to use with two PCs. This KVM switch worked great. No problems in setting up, connecting the peripherals and using the remote switch.

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I am not "cheap" but I don't spend money unnecessarily. I've tried several KVM switches of the less expensive variety, and some more expensive ones, and this is my favorite. I've had ZERO problems with it- the others would drop USB once switched away and not regain it, video would show interference, etc. Not here. Simple, basic, and most importantly, functions perfectly every time. Having a small wired remote also helps- it means I can leave the squid box on the floor instead of having it take up precious desk space and not have to push the button with my foot. Currently splitting the Mac Mini from work and my Win7 rendering beast, so you KNOW it will work with either OS.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

This product worked as advertised. Easy setup and has been working well for several weeks of constant use. I would recommend this to friends.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

Having a work laptop and a home desktop machine provided a challenge that this little until handled quite nicely.

Pros: It's small & easy to put out of the way but still have access to swith between devices with the toggle button.

Cons: Can't seem to get the hotkeys to work.

Overall, an excellent purchase that saves the hassle & wasted space of dealing with extra, unneeded peripherals.

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I use this product to between my two-display Windows 7 PC and my MacBook Pro. It's so fantastic to be able to not reposition my workspace in order to use the two computers. There are many times in the day that I am working across platforms to work on projects.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

No complaints.
Hooked it up and it works great just as advertised. The cables and connectors are all quality materials, and it switches easily with only a slight delay between systems.

I highly recommend this model.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

This product works exactly as advertised. The physical switch is a nice feature as well. One caveat, wireless input devices may have compatibility issues, but wired devices seem to work appropriately.

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I bought a new Mac Mini, and bought this switch so that I could continue to use my Mac G4, while using the same monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It succeeds well in all of that. However, it does not recognize specific mouse button settings programmed on my Microsoft mouse. And connecting other USB peripherals (e.g. printers) via a 4 port hub plugged into the mouse port on the device did not work well, so I have to depend on the network to do that.

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Easy to setup (didn't require looking at the instruction guide), however KVM switch did not work with my Razer keyboard.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

The remote switch is simple and cool. Mac keyboard emulation is nice. Records monitor ID and fakes it when PC scans for hardware. Audio support is nice icing on the cake. DVI looks crystal clear. Main control box is cool to the touch. Cables are reasonable length. This much electronics seems like it should be a little cheaper after this long.

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

Very nice & compact DVI based KVM switch. I really like the remote switch--simply push the button to switch sources. I haven't setup any hot keys to switch as I currently use an ergo keyboard for my business system and a editing keyboard for the editing system. So, I'm using two separate keyboards and only switching the monitor display. But, for what I'm using it for, it works flawlessly!

Comments about Iogear 2-Port DVI-D KVM Switch with Audio and Mic:

I am using this KVM switch on two Windows XP machines with a Dell 1920x1080 display, a Logitech USB, wireless mouse and a wired USB keyboard. I have not tried the audio switching feature or the USB device sharing feature. I am using the mouse emulation mode (i.e. I did not disable it). I did capture the EDID from my display as suggested in manual and have not had any problems booting a system that was not "switched" to the display at boot time. Everything I have tried works as advertised. The system was easy to set up and is easy to use and does not have any bad side effects that I have noticed. I have been using this KVM switch for about a week. I would highly recommend this product.

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I have multiple computers on my desk at work, and this device enables me to run them both from a single keyboard, reducing clutter on my desk. It does EXACTLY what I need it to do, was easy to hook up, and at a very reasonable price. thanks B&H!