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Belkin 2-PORT KVM Switch With Cables Keyboard/ Video/ MOUSEPS/2

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(2.5 out of 5)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

Space Saver

Jun 16, 2003 - By A. K. Kaw

I use two computers - one is a laptop with a docking station (I do not like laptop mouse pad and display)and the other one is a desktop. The desktop is mainly used for easy backups and running outdated software that I still use. To save space that would be taken by an extra monitor, keyboard and mouse; I use the KVM switch.

The installation was a breeze, the cable length is generous for most users. Prssing keys - Scroll lock; Scroll lock followed with 1 or 2 switches me from one computer to the other. It is that easy.

I have not had any problems such as display distortion or low response time. It is a great product.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
(2 out of 5)

Has problems with wireless keyboards...

Jan 25, 2004 - By Amazon Customer

This product has undocumented problems with Microsoft and Logitech WireLess MultiMedia keyboards (most likely all wireless keyboards), namely the port switching doesn't work (rending it useless).

Shame on Belkin for not reporting this, and shame on them for not providing support for highend keyboards and mice.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
(1 out of 5)

Belkin F1DK102P is garbage

Mar 4, 2005 - By Justin Gombos (belgium)

This Belkin KVM switch is crap. They've set it up so that you have to press:

SCROLL LOCK then SCROLL LOCK then ARROW

That's 3 buttons, and it's just plain stupid. Up arrow goes to the previous port, and down arrow to goes to the next port. Guess what -- on a 2 port switch, the next port IS the previous! It's a very poor design. Now we know why they're giving these things away at pc connection.

The Linksys version of this 2-port molded switch is a better design, in that simply pressing scroll lock twice switches to the other port and that's it.

Furthermore, the Belkin F1DK102P periodically causes Windows machines to change resolution, and the only rememedy is to switch back and forth a couple times. It also jams sometimes, sending repeated arrows to the linux box.

The only thing Belkin has over Linksys is a three year warranty (vs Linksys' one year warranty). But I consider fast convenient switching more important. Also, the Linksys one year warranty becomes two years if you buy it with a credit card.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

Delighted!

Jan 28, 2004 - By Fattahi (Michigan USA)

Just purchased this KVM (from DELL) and could not be any more delighted!
I have a Windows XP PC and an Intel-based Linux box (RedHat 9.0). I use my 19" DELL monitor, standard DELL keyboard and DELL PS/2 wheel mouse. Both machines have display resolution set to 1280x1024 32-bit color.
I have had zero installation, distorsion, power or switching problems. The wheel on the mouse also works.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
(1 out of 5)

Works intermittently; seriously flawed design

Aug 3, 2004 - By Todd Scott (Royal Oak, MI USA)

The switch will work rather flawlessly for a week then fail miserably. The hot switch refuses to work for no reason. Since the switch does not have a power switch or reset button (significant design flaws) you have to crawl behind your PCs and disconnect all of the plugs. Sometimes I've had to power off a PC without a proper shutdown in order for the switch to recover. Given the hot switches inability to work, Belkin should have at least put a manual switch on the box.