TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue)
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Customer Review: Does what it's supposed to do
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this product due to the USB functionality and the sweet spot price. The KVM switch does exactly how it is advertised and how I wanted it-- it switches between my PC and my mac mini with ease.
PROs:
Fast switching with the on-box buttons
No quality issues with the monitor/resolution
Keyboard/mouse switch is fine
Sweet price
CONs:
The switching on mac is a little annoying-- the software is WINDOWS ONLY (i didnt install software on XP anyway, since its useless having the software on one comp and not the other)-- who wants to write software for WINDOWS? - double scroll lock hotkey does not work with mac (I haven't tried with linux), so I have to use the box to switch
I totally recommend this product -- despite the annoyance with the mac, it's a sweet deal
Customer Review: Not even worth the cheap price
Summary: 1 Stars
This is my first review on Amazon and probably will be my only one. I've used Amazon for years and have never reviewed products before as I am usually satisfied with the products I purchase. However, this KVM switch has got to be one of the worst products I have ever come across. I've used this product for about 3 months and it barely is usable as a KVM switch. Where to start? For starters, the USB connection cuts in and out frequently, the actual switching takes a few minutes on some occasions and every now and again I am force to do a hard shutdown as the KVM fails to respond (even Windows will complain the USB connection has failed). I'll stop here to keep the review short. Avoid this product, spend a few bucks more on a decent KVM switch. This is a cheapo product by a company looking to make a quick buck.Customer Review: Seems to work with basic accessories and components
Summary: 5 Stars
I currently have two of these KVM switches (one at home and one at work) for switching between a desktop running WinXP and my laptop (Fujitsu Lifebook T4210). It seems to work just fine, both using the keyboard hotkey (press scroll-lock twice) and the button on the KVM switch. My desktop computers are always on so no problems have come up with regards to power. My mice are the standard three button optical mice with the scroll wheel. There are only a few things I can complain about, 1. no extra USB port to serve as a printer hub (which is really only an inconvenience if you don't have a network printer). 2. the effective footprint of the switch, with all the cables sticking out is close to 10 inches by 7 inches. They should have made it wall mountable so that it can be set aside more nicely.Customer Review: Avoid this for Computer Shops
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this KVM switch for a second KVM based on newer computers that do not have PS2 slots on them. I have a QVS KVM switch that is PS2 based and it has worked fine for years.
However I have found this one to be seriously lacking in the field of computer repair, as I am constantly swapping computers out on my bench. I am sure this one would work fine on computers that will be hooked up to it for a mesure of time. But for test bench uses it never works on the keyboard and mouse. I have to always hook a seperate keyboard and mouse up to the computer to get windows to load, then once it loads, it detects the KVM's Keyboard and Mouse, and I can use it just fine. I blame this short coming on the fact it only has one USB cord that hooks up to the computer.
Customer Review: Be aware of its big hidden limitation
Summary: 2 Stars
For me, the problem with this specific model of USB KVM switch as opposed to my old switch that used PS2 connectors is that it won't keep the USB connection alive when you switch away from either of the PCs.
Since it dismounts the USB devices (keyboard and mouse) every time you switch away and then remounts the devices when you switch back, there is a good chance the devices will lock up. The instances of this happening occur more and more frequently as time goes by, and each time it happens the mouse and keyboard freeze up leaving me no choice but to reboot the machine.
It's cheap for a reason. Skip this model and look for a switch that will always keep the USB connections alive on both machines no matter which PC you're using.