Iogear GSC104U 4 Port USB KVM Switch Kit for PC/Mac

Average customer rating:

Excellent Compatability

Not up to the mark

Does what it promises, this is a true USB switch

Very good KVM switch

IOGEAR GCS104U 4-Port MiniView USB KVM

Iogear GSC104U 4 Port USB KVM Switch Kit for PC/Mac

Manufacturer: IOGEAR
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Share a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, and 2 more USB devices among 4 computers

Works with Macs, PCs and other USB-compliant computers

Plug and play monitor support

Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1440

Operating system-independent with no software required

ASIN: B0000512VR

Product Description

MODEL- GCS104U VENDOR- IO GEAR FEATURES- MiniView USB 4-Port KVM Switch Four USB devices and a monitor can be shared among four computers. Use the MiniView with a USB keyboard, USB mouse and two other USB devices - any USB devices. Users with PS/2 mice and keyboards will love the USB-PS/2 adapter, which frees up a shared USB port while providing PS/2 compatibility. * Works with Macs, PCs and other USB-compliant computers. * USB 1.1 compliance ensures full compatibility with your USB devices. * Operating system-independent operation. * Connected computers can be added or removed from the setup without disturbing the other computers. * Self or Bus-powered. * Buffering technology prevents system failure. * PS/2 Mouse Emulation provided for system bootup. * Full Plug-n-Play Monitor Support. * Supports Video Resolutions up to 1920 x 1440. * No Software Required. * Auto Scan mode automatically switches between computers. * LED Display for Easy Status Monitoring. CONNECTOR(s)- Console: Monitor - HDB-15 SVGA female USB - Type-A (downstream) female PC : Monitor - HDB-15 SVGA male USB - Type-A (upstream) female EMULATION - Keyboard: PS/

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Compatability.......2006-02-25

I picked this unit because it seemed likely to work with exotic USB mice and keyboards as well as Linux and Mac.

I use it with a Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard and a Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman operating two WinXP computers (desktop and laptop with docking station) and a Linux box. All the extra mouse and keyboard buttons work with this KVM on all three computers.

Not up to the mark.......2005-12-16

This KVM switch is not really worth the money. Major issues I have with it are:
1. No hot keys to switch between CPUs. You have to toggle the button on the KVM ! (wake up IOGear - almost all KVMs have this functionality)
2. When starting up a computer, you must have it selected on the KVM - otherwise the computer will complain of no keyboard / mouse being found.
3. When switching between CPUs, there is a 3-5 second gap before the mouse and keyboard start to work on the machine. Shouldn't the switching to be much faster ?

The good point about this KVM is that it is USB based and supports 2 additional USB devices - acts like a USB hub.

I am sure there are better models out there.

Does what it promises, this is a true USB switch.......2005-06-06

I've had this device for years now. I purchased it to share a keyboard, monitor and mouse between a newly purchased Mac and my PC. It does exactly that. I plugged in my USB keyboard and mouse, plugged in the monitor, and it works great!

I've used this with Windows, Linux and Mac OS 9/X with a range of USB devices, and never had any problems. IOGear makes good reliable KVMs that come with cable sets (although I did have to purchase 1 longer cable, to reach a 3rd computer). I never experienced any video issues, things looked crsip and clear.

One potential "gotcha" is that this is a true switch. When you switch to the next computer, it "disconnects" the USB devices from the computer you just switched away from, and connects them to the computer you just switched to. This gives you the ability to switch lots of USB devices between machines, but introduces a few seconds of "lag" when you switch, as the computer has to detect the new USB devices.

If you want USB keyboard emulation, so there's not that "switch lag", there's other USB KVMs out there that do USB "sniffing".

Overall, I've been really happy with mine. Years later, it's still going strong.

Very good KVM switch.......2004-05-15

I have been using this KVM switch for years.
Very well build. No problems under Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
I did try variety of USB devices connected to the HUB such as: Scanners (HP & CardScan), Keyboards (Microsoft and GoldTouch), Hard drives, Cameras (Logitech), and a Cannon Printer. I never had any issues. The only negative is that the switch can not be controlled from the keyboard.

IOGEAR GCS104U 4-Port MiniView USB KVM.......2002-12-22

Bought this product to use with my MS Internet Keyboard which is a PS-2 keyboard (with a usb adapter). No matter how many times I attached the keyboard to the USB of the miniview, it would not detect it as an Internet Keyboard. Only as a HID Keyboard Device. This prevented me from using the shortcut buttons at the top of the keyboard.

Also, when going into games, never of the keyboard keys would work which is strange. I even d/l the latest drivers from MS to get it to work and it still would not respond inside of games. But the keyboard keys work in stuff like Word and Visual Studio.

So in all, it just turned my multi-functional keyboard into a generic usb keyboard which only worked in programs other then games. I would recommend staying away until IOGEAR or MS resolves this bug.

Product Description

Gefen is a developer of computer inter-connectivity solutions for professional and personal computer users worldwide. Gefen strives to provide reliable products that enable professionals to better perform in the real world.

Customer Reviews:

cable.......2007-11-30

Transaction went well, shipping was on time. Wish the cable was black not blue, but that is fine. Would like more info about cables on the site. The prices are all over the map and I cant be sure if I am getting more if I pay more. Overall, v. good.

30 Foot Gold HDMI Male/Male Digital Audio/Video HDTV/Home Theater Cable

Average customer rating:

Great cable
Great cable on the budget
Item good, shipping SLOW

30 Foot Gold HDMI Male/Male Digital Audio/Video HDTV/Home Theater Cable

Manufacturer: NYC Electronics
ProductGroup: CE

Product Features:

Great for HDTV, DVR, PVR, satellite, computer monitors, and video projectors, including plasma, rear projection, DFP, and LCD types
Provides the highest quality video without ghosting or signal loss
Great for DVD and home theatre
PC, Mac, and HDTV compatible
Extremely high bandwidth

ASIN: B000MQOMZG

Product Description

Premium 30 foot gold HDMI male/male cable.

Customer Reviews:

Great cable.......2007-10-15

I was a little worried about this cable; after all, the HDMI spec says 32 feet maximum, and 30 feet is 93.75% of that. But I had to try, my projector is a long way from my receiver.

The cable worked fine - so I was quite pleased.

The quality of the product itself is very high, good connectors, heavy, yet flexible cable between the connectors, gold in all the appropriate places.

I'd buy again.

Also, shipping was perfectly reasonable - it took about four business days from ordering to receipt using Amazon's expedited shipping option. That's not bad for a third-party vendor.

Great cable on the budget.......2007-10-03

This was a great cable to use on a budget. It appears to preform as well as one that costs twice as much and I've had it for about a month.

Item good, shipping SLOW.......2007-03-09

The 30ft HDMI cable is perfectly fine. The shipping took an excruciatingly long time.

30 Foot Black Gold HDMI/DVI-D Digital Video Cable with Gold Plugs

Average customer rating:

30 Foot Black Gold HDMI/DVI-D Digital Video Cable with Gold Plugs

Manufacturer: B & A Computer
ProductGroup: CE

Great for HDTV, DVR, PVR, satellite, computer monitors, and video projectors, including plasma, rear projection, DFP, and LCD types
Provides the highest quality video without ghosting or signal loss
Great for DVD and home theatre
Game, PC, Mac, and HDTV compatible
Extremely high bandwidth

ASIN: B000WCGZRI

Product Description

Black Gold premium 30 foot gold HDMI/DVI-D male/male cable. Gold HDMI plug on one end and gold DVI-D plug on the other end. Great for connecting a device with a DVI-D socket to a device with an HDMI socket.

Product Description

Check out this modern metal and glass shelving left or right unit for an entertainment center. This metal shelving unit is done in a silver finish. There are five glass shelves for storage. The back of this unit is supported with metal rods in an X shape for sturdy support. Put two of these together with a TV stand and have a modern entertainment center. Size is 24 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 48 inches high.

Average customer rating:

Metal Left Or Right Unit

ProductGroup: Kitchen

Product Description

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