IOGear 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote GCS22U (Black)

IOGear 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote GCS22U (Black) Review

I was looking for an A-B switch to use one monitor on two computers (I go back a looooong way with PCs!) and found the modern replacement as a KVM switch which is obviously even better. I use two active computers and have a third which has been recently replaced as my primary machine but still has some software and files that I cannot move from the XP platform to Win 7 (Win 7, by the way, is a superbly stable and competent OS.) I had run out of room for monitors and the plug/unplug dance was a pain. Enter the KVM evaluation. This thing works just as advertised and works externally to the OS so there's no keystroke sequence to learn and no opportunity for software failure (I'm using the switch between an XP computer and a Vista computer.) There's a neat little button that has plenty of cable to the device; just press the button and the monitor, keyboard and mouse automatically swap from one computer to the other all three devices which begin to operate after a brief delay of a few seconds. I'm using this with an older cordless Logitech mouse and a new cordless Microsoft ARC keyboard and both work flawlessly. Naturally, I tried it with a wired mouse and keyboard and both of those worked, too. I've used the switch for a week and have had no problems and been delighted with the performance. It's hard to believe so much functionality for so little money! Naturally, Amazon price and service were top-notch.

IOGear 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote GCS22U (Black) Feature

• 2-Port USB Cable KVM allows users to share a VGA monitor, a USB mouse, and a USB keyboard between two computers
• Supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Sun, and Mac
• Entry level KVM that will allow them to multitask with two computers at their disposal
• Computer selection via 6 ft remote controller cable that can be placed on your desk for easy reach, full Mac keyboard support
• No power adapter required

IOGear 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote GCS22U (Black) Overview

IOGear GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch, 2-Port USB Cable KVM allows users to share a VGA monitor, a USB mouse, and a USB keyboard between two computers. Users can switch between computers using a manual switch located on a wired remote controller that can be placed on your desk for ease of reach. It offers an out-of-box solution with no additional cables needed. It supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Sun, and Mac. It is entirely plug-n-play and requires no software to run. It is also powered through the USB bus and thus does not require a power supply to run. It is the ideal KVM for those who want a competitively priced, entry level KVM that will allow them to multitask with two computers at their disposal.

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Oct 21, 2010 18:16:05