Cisco-Linksys ProConnect 2-Port Compact KVM Switch Review

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(More customer reviews)I use this box to share a 19" monitor (plus KB/mouse) between a Win98 machine and a Linux box. All I had to do was connect the included color-coded cables to my machines and then hook up my console to it. The entire process from opening the box to using both machines took about 15 minutes. I did have some trouble at first because I didn't have the video cable to my Linux box properly secured, and it cut the red signal. If you encounter video problems, reseat the cable and screw it in.
The unit does not require any external power source as it draws all power from the computers.
Switching between systems is incredibly easy--you just push the big button on the top. The hotkey switching is awkward (LCtrl, LAlt, LShift, Fx individually) but you really don't need it.
The switch has managed to accomodate my monitor at 1024x768@100Hz, and I'm sure it could go much higher--video bandwidth is not a concern.
The only caveat is that when using a wheel mouse (such as an Intellimouse)--which do work, despite what the manual says--switching will cause a one-step roll down in whatever is active.
Beyond that quibble, I have not managed to find one thing to complain about with this box--it has finally allowed me to use the Linux terminal instead of telnet and Windows simultaneously. If you have 2 systems and don't have to see both displays simultaneously, this unit is a must-have.

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Linksys's ProConnect compact KVM switch allows you to toggle between twocomputers while using a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Plug your notebookPC into the KVM switch and control it from your desktop PC's monitor, keyboard,and mouse. Because it doesn't require software, the ProConnect compact KVMswitch is compatible with all major desktop and notebook computers. The switchsupports a 1,920 x 1,440 maximum screen resolution and has full plug-and-playmonitor support. Caps lock, number lock, and scroll lock settings areautomatically recalled by each PC. This switch comes with a one-year warrantyand free technical support.

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