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Have two computers, wanted to share a printer. Went to the Giant Electronic Store, the prices were out of sight, you would think I wanted to launch two rockets, so much hardware and instructions. Went on Amazon, ran across this plastic item 4 inches high 1-1/2 wide at a really low price. To make a long story short, ordered it, installed, and WOW, it worked like a charm, you won't be sorry.

I needed to hook two computers sitting side by side that are on different networks (that cannot be connected for security reasons) to one printer for space reasons. Solved my problem. The only thing is I sometimes forget to press the switch before requesting a scan or sending a print job. That is user error - but the switch works everytime. I also keep expecting some sort of Windows error to ocurr when switching a computer on/off to the printer connection. One machine is XP, the other Vista. Neither machine has rebelled as far as the USB connection is concerned (fingers crossed!).

Works great for a USB switch for my desktop and my work laptop. My keyboard has USB connections that I hook my mouse into. Then, I use the switch for the keyboard cable and walla......Both Keyboard and mouse switch between two computers.

I ordered this after I couldn't find one locally. It was easy to hook up and works great.

If you are looking for a USB Switch DO NOT BUY THIS ONE! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER. They sell "as is", but if you really want to return it, there is a 25% restocking fee! Buyer be ware!