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Summary: PLEASE STOP THE BEEPING!!!!
Review: First off, make no mistake about it, this product functions very well. I was up and running in minutes, easily switching between two computers. Here's the rub. There is an audible alert each time you switch between computers. I have no problem with an audible alert between switches. I do, however, have a HUGE problem with the fact that, short of splitting this thing open and voiding your warrenty, you have no control over whether this thing beeps and how loud the beep is. My rating? Beep Beep Beep. One for each star. 3*s
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Summary: Stop the beep (2)
Review: I also had a problem with the beep in an open office environment. Belkin Tech support told me that the beep could not be turned off so I resorted to opening the device and using 'Blue Tack' pushed down the sounder hole to muffle the sound. This works well and now the sound is only a slight confirmation that I've hit the correct key sequence to swap.
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Summary: Great Product for the Price
Review: I bought this switch so I could share a Dell Monitor, Dell ps2 mouse and a Dell ps2 keyboard with my dell desktop and my toshiba laptop.Plugged it in and everything worked perfectly! It came with 2 sets of cables which is all you need to get this switch working. I have seen one set of cables go for $25 in the stores, so 2 sets of cables and a switch all for under $40 is a great buy! I also like that you can switch between the two machines using hot keys, since the switch is buried under 1000 cables under my desk. The design of the switch requires that something be plugged in on every side of the unit, which makes it tough to set it on a table top or desk. However, for the price it's not that big of an issue.
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Summary: Doesn't work with IntelliMouse
Review: I ended up getting an iView USB KVM for $80 (not including extra USB and video cables) that allows me to control 4 computers, including a web server running Linux, and 2 IBM ThinkPad laptops. All computers respond to the extra buttons of the IntelliMouse. See my review of the Microsoft Natural Pro keyboard for more information.
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Summary: Doesn't work with IntelliMouse
Review: I ended up getting an iView USB KVM for $80 (not including extra USB and video cables) that allows me to control 4 computers, including a web server running Linux, and 2 IBM ThinkPad laptops. All computers respond to the extra buttons of the IntelliMouse. See my review of the Microsoft Natural Pro keyboard for more information.
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Summary: I like the beep
Review: I have one at work between a Win98 Gateway and a Win2000 Dell. I use the hotkey and it switches instantly with no effect on any peripherals. The beep lets me know I hit the keys right. The physical setup is a little awkward, I just have it hanging there behind my desk, but for the price and ease of use you can't complain. Now I'm ordering one for home. My son still wants the Win98 machine for some of his games.
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Summary: Not for IBM Thinkpad users with docking station...
Review: I thought I read somewhere that the Belkin KVM worked with a Thinkpad docking station but if I did it doesn't. I decided on the Belkin over the IO Gear hoping it would work but I lost the bet. On top of that it doesn't work well with my wireless keyboard either. The keyboard intermittently loses it's connection and you discover that if you type like me, looking at the keyboard, you can lose half of what you're typing if you don't check once and a while. In a very typical set up this might work fine and I actually liked the beeping that others complained about because I have the KVM under my desk and the noise level is just right. All in all this was an inexpensive gamble and I have lots of very nice spare cables.
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Summary: Just what I needed AND IT WORKS!
Review: If the little beep that occurs when you switch between your machines is the biggest complaint you have about this unit, then you're reaching for things to gripe about. I previously tried the little IOGear MiniView 2-port KVM unit. Nowhere on its package could I find what OS's it would work with, so I had to bring it home. Evidently, the IOGear either choked on Windows 95 that I am running on one of my boxes or it choked on the optical mouse (I am using the PS/2 adapter with it.). Either way, it didn't work out. So, I returned it and ordered the Belkin. The Belkin worked the first time out without a hitch. It recognizes both computers (both OS's) AND the mouse even with its adapter. If I did have a complaint about the Belkin unit, it would be the fact that it does look like a techno spider once you have everything plugged into it. Other than that, I'm very happy. It does just what I need it to do.
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Summary: Desktop octopus
Review: The device functions fine and I had no problems with setup. But due to the poor industrial design, I wouldn't have one of these if you paid me to take it. The cabling connectors coming out of all 4 sides gives it a substantial footprint. And then you have the cables sprawling out every which way, too. On the desk or under foot, this thing is a nuisance. Spend some extra money and get better designed switch. It's cheaper than a bigger desk.
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Summary: Not for Laptops or docking stations
Review: The packaging indicates that it works with all PC's, so I bought it and connected it to my Desktop and my Laptop. It worked on occasion when I switched to the laptop, and since the documentation said it worked with all PC's I figured I had a driver issue, and would get to it when I could. It wasn't until I called Belkins tech support (very hard to get through to by the way) that I was informed that it does not work with laptops nor is there a fix. The only reason it's still in use in my office is because I need a monitor extension cord. Nice boat anchor.
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