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IOGEAR MiniView USB KVM Switch with Audio and Cables (GCS634U)
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List Price: $105.03
Our Price: $64.99
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Product Details
- Binding: Electronics
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- Brand: Iogear
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- EAN: 0881317005038
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- Features: Device Type - KVM Switch, Form Factor - External, Dimensions WxDxH - 6.25 x 6.25 x 1.25 inches
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- Is Autographed Specified
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- Is Memorabilia Specified
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- Label: IOGEAR
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- Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
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- Manufacturer: IOGEAR
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- Model: GCS634U
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- Product Group: CE
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- Publisher: IOGEAR
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- Studio: IOGEAR
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- Title: IOGEAR MiniView USB KVM Switch with Audio and Cables (GCS634U)
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- UPC: 881317005038
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- Warranty: 3 years warranty
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Product Description: A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. Introducing the four port MiniView Micro USB KVM switch from IOGEAR the simplest way to simultaneously run and share audio among four computers with a single USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. Another big plus is the MiniView capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the connected computers.
This switch also offers multi-platform support; it compatible with Windows and Mac computers as well as Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR delivered a huge breakthrough in KVM operation to Mac and Sun users by enabling functionality for the special keys on these systems. When using a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designed to emulate the special keys on Mac and Sun machines.
The Miniview Micro USB KVM has two 6' long KVM cables molded-in, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers and you'e got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR. In addition, it has two other available ports to connect them to your computers for future expansion.
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Customer Reviews
Compact, works as described and is Linux compatible
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.
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Finally, a KVM that works well and looks good
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.
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Excellent KVM
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.
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Works great
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.
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Didn't work with Powermac G4 Quicksilver
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!
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