|
| IOGEAR MiniView USB KVM Switch with Audio and Cables (GCS634U) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Iogear
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
New (45) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  70 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 4
nv:Console Connections: 1
Computer Connections: 4
Keyboard Port Type: USB
Monitor Port Type: VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)
Mouse Port Type: USB
Audio Ports: Audio Out
Integrated KVM Cable: Yes
Power Supply Type: Bus Powered (No External Power Adapter Required)
Power Supply Type: Draws Power from USB Port
LEDs: 4 Port LEDs
Port Selection: Hot-Keys
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: GCS634U
Model: GCS634U
UPC: 881317005038
EAN: 0881317005038
ASIN: B000F3VHV8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Compact, works as described and is Linux compatible June 30, 2008
This KVM switches your USB keyboard, USB mouse and audio with just three keystrokes. Plus it is agnostic to any operating system. A simple tech tool that works.
Finally, a KVM that works well and looks good June 5, 2008
I've owned three KVMs over the years - an ancient metallic desktop-sitting 4-port, a space-saving Linksys 2-port Y-cable, and a manually-switched 2-port box way back in the day (with an actual knob!). This KVM is vastly superior to all of them.
Pros:
* All attached devices work flawlessly
* Special keys on keyboard function (e.g., Windows Media Player controls)
* No problems switching between Ubuntu Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista
* No sign of flicker or VGA degradation, on a Sony LCD monitor 1280x1024 @ 60Hz
* Can switch sound independently of (or at the same time as) keyboard, video, mouse.
* No interference on sound channel from the device itself (yayyy!)
* No software AT ALL
* Hotkeys reconfigurable through clever "first press ScrollLock ScrollLock, then press new key" idea
* Entirely powered by the USB port
* Wake-on-keyboard functions work, because the device is powered by the USB connection itself. This is also a con (see below)...
* Looks great - simple mac-ish look with two simple LEDs and smooth white surface.
* Can plug headphones right into the switch!
* Shipped cables are nicely bundled (one cord for all three connectors, split at the end) and of sufficient length.
* Shipped cables appear to be of high quality.
Cons:
* No actual button that can be pressed to switch devices meaning...
* Wake-on-keyboard functions work (a little too well!): if computer #1 is off, but has wake-on-keyboard, you'll wake it up by hitting ScrollLock-ScrollLock just trying to switch to computer #2.
* No DVI input/output, so you'll need a DVI-to-VGA adapter if you plan to use with a monitor OR video card that is DVI-only (fortunately these are cheap)
In summary, at $80.00 this is a mid-to-high range KVM that is well worth its cost. Many KVMs have shoddy connectors or interference problems, or do not maintain their electrical connections well - especially when they have no external power. This switch does all of these things and does them well, while looking good. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I have enjoyed this switch. If they would just add a button to the device itself to switch inputs and produce a DVI version (as an alternative to VGA), this would be the perfect product.
Bottom line: Well worth the $80.00, so long as you don't *need* DVI.
Excellent KVM April 29, 2008
Great little device. Using it with three computers and it works great. Came with 2 built in cables and two sets for up to 4 computers.
Works great April 24, 2008
I now have the following hooked to it:
2 WinXP clients
1 Win2003 Server
1 Debian Linux box
No problems at all. I am not porting the sound through it, but rather have hooked my speakers to one of the XP clients, so I can't say how that works.
You hit "scroll lock" twice then either "" to get the machine or a number for the machine you want to go to directly.
 Didn't work with Powermac G4 Quicksilver April 6, 2008
Not much to say, didn't work very well, worked for a bit, then didn't, then the mouse got weird etc. I replaced it with the iogear 2 port manual KVM, (button on top) which I picked up for $23! It's worked perfectly for months. Nuff said!
|
|
|
Copyright
©
2006 Adminpal LLC | |
