Linksys KVM2KIT ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch

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Summary: Frustrating to use KVM
Review: While this product worked with my new custom P4 2.8 GHz and my older custom PII400, it failed miserably with a Gateway P133 and the same PII400. The mouse was not recognized on the Gateway, the keyboard would not work with the mouse plugged into the KVM, and the monitor went black with each keystroke even after removing the mouse. I tried several different configs, even different mice, with no success. I took it to work where I have 2 Gateway PII400s, and it failed with them as well. Before you blame Gateway, I went and bought an IO Gear KVM for $50, including an audio connector. We use IO Gear 4 port box-style switches at work with great success. The 2 port mini KVM from IO Gear worked flawlessly. LinkSys' site doesn't even list the KVM as a product they sell. Stay away from this one.

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Summary: This product is brilliant!!!!!
Review: Why is this item brilliant?
1) It's cheaper than other models
2) It supports a 5 button mouse unlike more expensive models (Belkin!)
3) The switching process is easier than other models. Just hit the Scroll Lock twice and you switch to the other machine. Other switches make you hit the Scroll Lock button twice followed by a third key.
I now own two of these!!!

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Summary: just fine
Review: Works fine for me. I've got a Mandrake 9.2 Linux server/workstation and a Compaq notebook, with a standard keybard, Logitech Trackman, and e-machines flat-screen CRT. With an older Dell Trinitron CRT and an NEC LCD, there were some video artifacts; maybe it's my cheap GF2Ti card with the long cable lengths, but the e-machines CRT seems to handle it fine with no visible artifacts (1024x768x24-bit, 75Hz (monitor-limited) -- I think higher refresh may be the problem for the other monitors). It would be nice to have the capability of a USB mouse, though, especially with laptops with one port for either KB or mouse, but you get what you pay for I guess. Now I use two different trackballs, which is not too much of a pain.

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Summary: Great KVM Switch for the Price
Review: Works great for me. Scroll wheel on my mouse works fine and it switches between two PC's. I'm going to buy another one!!!!