2 PC to 1 USB 2.0 Device AB Switch Box (Printer, Scanner)
by CblWhl
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Manufacturer: CblWhlModel: PW-121A
Product features:
- 2 PC to 1 USB 2.0 Device AB Switch Box (Printer, Scanner)
- USB Product
- USB Switch Boxes
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Customer Review: Does the job- overall a good product
Summary: 4 Stars
In my home office, I have my PC and work laptop on the same table that need to share all the peripherals- (1) keyboard, (2) mouse, (3) camera, (4) scanner, and (5) USB hard drive, in addition to anything else we may have to connect. The two computers also share the Dell monitor that has the capability to act as 4-port USB hub. In the same room on a different table, my wife's computer needs access to the printer, scanner, and the same hard drive.
The two and four PC switch boxes come very handy in solving the problem. The two pc switch is used to share the keyboard, mouse, and camera through the Dell monitor USB hub with my two PCs on the same table. The printer, scanner, and the hard drive connect to a powered Belkin 4-port USB hub and then to the 4-port switch to share these peripherals with the 3 computers.
It is mechanical solution to a problem that has partial solution using home networing. We stayed away from that and used a mechanical solution instead. I have used these switches for about a month. It is a very simple mechanical device that works very well in my case. I had no problems with being able to access data from the hard drives or being able to print or scan. The powered USB hubs are important in sharing so many devices, but this switch does not creae any bottleneck in this complex sharing arrangement. I will highly recommend this product.
The few things that can be improved in this product are: (1) some mechanism to keep it firmly in place on the table as the pressure from wires in the back can easily move it. I have used a two sided adhesive pad to keep it on the table where I want and it works. (2) Some way to label the switches. I have written on the knobs with a sharpie, but can foresee ways to make it easier by changing the product design.
Description of 2 PC to 1 USB 2.0 Device AB Switch Box (Printer, Scanner)
This device is very useful if you have two computers you need to share to a single device No more hassle of disconnecting and reconnecting USB cables.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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