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Starview 2-Port KVM Switch Kit with Cables (PC/Mac)
Starview 2-Port KVM Switch Kit with Cables (PC/Mac)

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Brand: StarTech
Category: CE

List Price: $94.99
Buy New: $65.90
You Save: $29.09 (31%)



New (29) Used (2) from $49.99

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 9 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3 x 2
Warranty: 3 years warranty

MPN: SV231USB
Model: SV231USB
UPC: 065030789196
EAN: 0065030789196
ASIN: B00006B8EC

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Saves time, space, equipment and power
  • 2 computers can share 3 different USB peripherials
  • Supports keyboard and mouse plug and play
  • Selectable auto scan time interval; no drivers required
  • Front panel push buttons for easy computer selection

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The SV231USB is a reliable StarView KVM switch that combines the simplicity of universal serial bus (USB) technology with the reliability and power of the StarView line of KVM switches. This package comes complete with cables allowing it to be used right out of the box with no hassles.A ready-to-use, out-of-the-box solution, the SV231USB 2 port KVM switch kit comes complete with two reliable StarTech.com USB KVM cables to remove tangles and help organize your workspace.Cable ports are located at the rear of the SV231USB providing easy, no-nonsense cable identification and organization. Switching between computers is as easy as pressing a button on the front of the unit. Its low cost, super small footprint design, and high 1920x1440 resolution display capability make this switch perfect for any application where reliability and cost-effectiveness are a necessity.StarTech.com's SV231USB is the reliable solution for call center, help desk and SOHO environments, environments where PCs and Macs are used togther and when integrating enterprise computer systems together. The SV231USB is a reliable computer management tool that allows you to control multiple computers from one source, minimizing downtime by making connected computers and input devices available as soon as they are attached.


Customer Reviews:   Read 4 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Great product   August 5, 2008
Great product. Blows away the Belkin KVM I was using. Two computers on one monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer - no problems.


5 out of 5 stars Great switch!   June 24, 2008
This worked very well for my parents. While trying to get them used to a Mac, we have this switch setup for their PC and Mac and haven't had any issues!


5 out of 5 stars Works quite well for my purposes   January 22, 2008
I use the unit to switch back and forth between two macs: a PowerPC G4 and an Intel G5, both running Leopard. There really are no serious issues. Yes, there is a momentary lag in switch-over time, but if you are at the point where one second literally causes you to fret, you need help :). One minor inconvenience: My display is 1680X1050 and I find that if I boot the machines out of sequence (i.e., #2 first), I generally need to reset the display resolution of the second machine. Other than this, I have no complaints and have been using the unit for several weeks without any other difficulty. It was very simple to set-up and install. I do not hesitate to recommend it.


5 out of 5 stars Works great, you have to get one!!   November 8, 2007
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Works as described, able to switch between servers with the click of a button. Great for anyone using a home lab to prepare for certifications.


5 out of 5 stars Far superior to Belkin KVM   July 15, 2007
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

For about a year and a half I struggled with a Belkin KVM switch to allow me to have instant access to my Mac Mini and Dell computers. It was extremely buggy: it would often switch on its own from one computer to the other; monitor quality using one computer was very good, and on the other it had a greenish tint; sometimes the switch would not allow me access at all to one or the other computers. Another problem with the Belkin was that wires came out of both ends of it making it difficult to position physically. Belkin tech support was helpful, but after hearing about the Starview switch, I had to give it a try.

As other reviewers have noted, you simply plug everything in, and it works! What could be better. I've been using it now for about a month and have had no problem. I have a very large 24" wide-screen Dell monitor, and both the Mac and PC look beautiful on it. I am also using a wireless keyboard and mouse with no problem. The USB printer I hooked up to the KVM switch also works flawlessly on both machines. All the wires come out the back, so if you want to position this on your desk, you can do so in a way that the wires don't show.

Its only minor downside is its appearance - it's a very utilitarian metal box. But I hide mine just within reach under my desk, so no one sees it anyway.

In a nutshell, if you need a KVM switch, this is the one!


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