IOGEAR 2-Port USB VGA Miniview Micro Cabled KVM Switch - 2048 x 1536 - Hot Keys Switch - w/Audio - Plug n Play - PC, MAC, SUN - GCS632U

The best thing about these is that you control the switching from your keyboard. By default, they use two presses of the scroll lock key but by pressing another combination this will switch to using two presses of the control key. I prefer the latter and it's great not to have to move my hand and reach somewhere to change them. (Note that if both computers are without power, which button works will have to be reset.)I've been using this exact model for years (and they last forever) and have a few of them. To be fair, I only use them for the keyboard, as in my setup I have separate mice and monitors. When I tried them using a shared mouse, the switches work fine, but Windows (and some linux installs) take longer to register the mouse being reconnected, as it were, than the keyboard is recognized (which is instantly), and I'm not willing to wait, which is why I use two mice.

I spent many hours researching KVM switches to find one that satisfactorily switched between older PCs using Windows XP Home and a new PC running Windows 7 (64 bit). Essentially every one worked well with the older PC, but needed to have the monitor reset when switched to the Windows 7 PC. This unit advertised it would do this flawlessly. It actually does.All the equipment needed to connect the PCs to a single monitor are included in the package. Setup is relatively easy with picture directions, as well as written ones to guide you to make sure all connections are correct. There is sufficient cord length from the unit to have PCs about 6 ft away. One word of caution - connections between the unit, PCs and monitor are made through VGA connections, not DVI.During installation, I was unable to get the system to work properly. I was using the new keyboard, optical mouse connected to the unit through the USB connections. A phone call to the IOGEAR help line connected me to a most helpful tech representative. After making sure all the connections were properly done, the problem turned out to be "user error" by my failure to note the difference between the new keyboard and the old one. Once my training was updated, everything worked beautifully. There is no problem when going back and forth to the Windows 7 unit with the 20 inch widescreen monitor - no change in the settings. The only issue with the old Windows XP Home PC and the switch is the resolution of the PC is limited by the graphics card and not the switch. Still the slightly stretched view is perfectly satisfactory for any of our use of that machine. For sound reproduction from either of he PCs, I used only the connection provided with the switch and the sound through the monitor speakers is extremely satisfactory for my usage.From my experience, I can heartily recommend this inexpensive method to maintain quick access to data and files on an old Windows computer, while working with your new updated Windows 7 machine.

This KVM is quit simple and very small device without external button to switch between two computers and you need to use the keyboard by press & release "Scroll Lock" key twice. Cables provided are long enough but your can't change them in case of demage because they are sealed with the KVM switch. I give this KVM 4 out of 5 because of delay when I switch to Windows but this problem my exist only if you use Wireless Keyboard & mouse set. It is a very good vlaue and I save $20 with Amazon instead of buying from Bestbuy or Microcenter Plus fast shipping offer "one day". Thank you Amazon. After one hour palying with the KVM switch trying to figure out how function it with wireless keyboard and two different Operating systems. Finally, I make it and I would like to sure my expirence with other customers who couldn't be able to make it.:My setup:-Logitech Wireless Combo Mk520 With Keyboard and Laser Mouse (920-002553)-Laptop Windows Vista 32Bit SP2-MacBook Pro 13, Mac OS X 10.6.8First of all: make sure you get latest updates for both operating systems.Step1: install the wireless keyboard & mouse on the PC/laptop and make sure it is working fine. Don't use the KVM switch yet.Step2: plug the keyboard & mouse USB wireless stick into the KVM switch keyboard USB port not the other USB port on the KVM. connect the KVM to your external monitor and your external speaker to the KVM.Step3: Connect the KVM VGA & USB & Audio cables to your laptop. Test your keyboard & mouse and make sure they are working without problem. Label the VGA, USB, and audio cable that connected to your PC/laptop, so you don't use them with your Mac.Step4: Repeat the step 1 & 2 & 3 but with your Mac and make sure you remove the connection between KVM & your PC/laptop before do that. Note: if your keyboard & mouse don't support Mac, they might still work and you might get a wizard on your Mac asking you to identify your keyboard and choose the layout which it is usually English 101.Note: to avoid any conflict, all the time use the same USB ports in laptop/PC/Mac which while connect it to the KVM switch.Step5: Unplug both PC/Laptop and Mac. Start plug first cables set to your Laptop/PC and after that connect another cables set to your Mac. To switch between to machines press and release "Scroll Lock" twice on your keyboard.Note: I faced some kind of delay when I switch on the laptop/PC for around 8 seconds but when I switch to Mac it is up immediately.Please, rate this review it is helpful for your.

El precio un poco caro que otras opcion y no muy sencillo de usarlo

We are combining a windows7 computer with a windows 10. Wish us kuck!!! This part with two others were what we needed!! Thanks and highly recommend this item (Maybe I should return after installing it???? A++

Excellent connect two computers to one screen

Simple in concept, just plug and play with hotkey switching via the scroll lock key, with switching lag of only 2 to 3 seconds. This is an outstanding 2 port VGA KVM switch with dedicated USB keyboard and mouse ports and connections to share audio between 2 computers. The 6 foot PC connection cables means no more scrabbling under your desk when disconnections might happen as with other KVM switches which typically only have 4 foot long PC connection cable.This KVM has never disconnected in the 6 months that I have had it and has proved to be exceptional in every way. I have tried many other, albeit cheaper KVM's and they have all proved to be unreliable and had to be returned within a few weeks.This Switch may be more expensive than others and incurs shipping costs as it comes from the USA. Delivery time took 3 weeks. What more can I say? It ticks all the boxes for a KVM and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a reliable KVM switch

Davvero comodo per passare da Mac a Linux/Windows semplicemente premendo un tasto. Il prezzo è un po' alto, ma ne vale sicuramente la pena per non ingombrare la scrivania di periferiche