Media:Electronics Memorabilia:No Operating System:Apple MacOS Shipping Weight (lbs):9 Dimensions (in):8 x 6.8 x 5.5 nv:Console Connections:1 Computer Connections:4 Keyboard Port Type:USB Monitor Port Type:VGA (15-Pin D-Sub) Mouse Port Type:USB Power Supply Type:Draws Power from USB Port LEDs:4 Port LEDs Port Selection:Push Button Port Selection:Hot-Keys Port Selection:Auto Scan Monitor Resolution Support:Up to 2048 x 1536 Operating Temperature:0C~40C (32F~104F) Operating Humidity:0%~90% Non-Condensing Warranty:2 years warranty
Product Description The 4-Port USB KVM Switch lets you manage four PCs with just one set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Switch between four PCs with a simple press of a button! Separate sets of KVM cables are included with the KVM Switch, so users can start controlling 4 PCs instantly. The KVM cables also provide power to the KVM Switch, eliminating the need for a power adapter. Hot Key operations provide immediate access to features such as computer switching, and auto-scanning. With its Hot-Plug, and Audible Feedback, the 4-Port USB KVM Switch is the perfect choice for managing multiple PCs.
Good performance for the priceJanuary 2, 2009 I have had this KVM switch for about 2 months now. No problem encountered so far. Compared to 2-port IOGear KVM I used in the past, it is comparable in performance while cheaper. I have 2 Windows XP machines and 1 Ubuntu connected to this switch. For some reason, I have to hit Num Lock instead of Scroll Lock when switching out of Ubuntu. That's no problem as long as it works. It seems to take about 2 seconds to switch between machines, which is acceptable though a bit slower than IOGear. One thing I found out is that if a machine is down, you cannot switch out of it until it completely boots again. This may be more than an inconvenience. I am not sure if that was the case with IOGear, or all other KVMs. All in all, this KVM works for me well, and the price was right. In any event, that would be bad if a machine
Good KVM for personal useDecember 7, 2008 I've used this for about a month now. I don't have any problems with it. The ports are distributed on all 3 sides of this unit and hence easy to access. I use it with 2 computers right now. The hot key feature is smart enough to recognize that I have only 2 computers and hence swaps the controls by just hitting "Scroll lock" key twice. If there are more computers you will need to press the number keys corresponding the the PC you want to view/switch to. Good value for the price.
Good KVM switch for the priceSeptember 29, 2008 Our company purchased this item to switch between two G4 Power Macs and two older PC's. The Macs work perfectly--flawlessly--with this switch. Switching is almost instantaneous and we've not seen an error yet. However, the older PC's (running Windows 98) are a little squirrely in that they do find the USB keyboard and mouse, but when they are switched off for another computer for a while they lose track of the KVM switch, thus can't be accessed, and we have to hard restart them. I think this has more to do with the age of these PC's and their OS. If we had newer PC's running XP I think they would behave better. In the meantime, we will simply leave a keyboard & mouse plugged into each PC so we can restart them when they get lost.
There is one caveat about this switch: Trendnet uses a proprietary cabling system. The cables are NOT standard USB & VGA cables, but are an odd combination that will only work with the Trendnet switch. If this switch were to fail in the future, we would either have to buy another Trendnet switch or replace it with a different brand along with cables ($).
If you don't mind the cables, this switch is definitely the best bang for the buck.
Just OKSeptember 7, 2008 The TRENDnet 4-Port USB KVM Swith works just not as well as I would like. My major complaint is the lag when moving between CPUs. There is a significiant period of time before the mouse and keyboard are active following the switch. This is most notable if playing an MMO. The MMO simply locks up and you have to reboot.
The installation is well documented and easy. Having the cables included is also a real plus.
Good productAugust 29, 2008 I have used this switch for a few weeks now. It performs flawlessly for the most part. Twice it got confused and refused to switch my usb mouse and keyboard over and that was frustrating because the only way I could reset it was to completely reboot both systems. But I have probably switched it a hundred times and it only hiccupped twice.
I would recommend it.
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