TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue) by TRENDnet
|
List Price: Our Price: $17.90 You Save: $18.09 (50%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $14.00 (click here) Category: CE See more digital camera details and other models |
|---|
Digital camera reviews of TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue)
Digital camera Review: A frustrating problem with this switch.
Summary: 2 Stars
I rolled the dice when I bought this cheaper KVM switch. I wish now that I would have purchased a more expensive one.
The unit seems to be designed ok, the cables are long enough and hook up was pretty simple. The owners manual and documentation are pretty good and the Trendnet website is somewhat helpful if needed.
The problem that I've had with this unit is that it will switch without cause. I'll be working on one computer, with the other one shut off, and all of the sudden the KVM starts switching back and forth between the two computers. Sometimes it won't stop and won't settle on a computer at all, it just keeps flashing back and forth.
I didn't install the Trendnet supplied software because the manual that came with the KVM said that the switch would operate fine without it and that the software was for "advanced features".
I would not recommend this KVM switch. I would recommend spending a little more money on a switch with better ratings.
Digital camera Review: A waste of money
Summary: 1 Stars
It worked great for a month and then the USB circuitry quit working. The KVM is now just a V since K and M are USB. Other reviewers have also had this happen. If you want to roll the dice on this one go ahead. But for me, it's a cost-reduced piece of garbage. I'd return it, but it's not worth the hassle.Digital camera Review: An OK KVM switch, good value
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an pretty good KVM switch, but I've used better. Still, it's a great value for the money if you need something that works but don't need something amazing.
As has previously been pointed out, the hot key switch does not always work. I have a Windows XP box and a FreeBSD box connected, and while I can switch from Windows to FreeBSD with the hotkey, the only way to switch back is to crawl under my desk and push the buttons manually.
There is also some lag when you switch between computers as the USB devices are re-detected. This may be an issue with USB KVMs in general; I've never used one before. However with any decent PS/2 KVM, the connection will be 'faked' while you're using another computer so that there is no trouble when you switch back. This doesn't happen with this USB switch. That being said, it's not so much of an issue, since USB handles hotplugging well whereas PS/2 hated it.
I noticed some blurriness/ghosting when I used the switch with an LCD monitor at 1280x1024x60, which is pretty much to be expected since I've never seen an analog KVM that doesn't have this problem. I don't notice it with my CRT monitor at 1280x960x85 but that may be because it's old and blurry anyways. As a rule of thumb, I never use a KVM with my primary monitor unless it's a digital (DVI) KVM which are still pretty new and expensive.
Digital camera Review: Avoid this for Computer Shops
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this KVM switch for a second KVM based on newer computers that do not have PS2 slots on them. I have a QVS KVM switch that is PS2 based and it has worked fine for years.
However I have found this one to be seriously lacking in the field of computer repair, as I am constantly swapping computers out on my bench. I am sure this one would work fine on computers that will be hooked up to it for a mesure of time. But for test bench uses it never works on the keyboard and mouse. I have to always hook a seperate keyboard and mouse up to the computer to get windows to load, then once it loads, it detects the KVM's Keyboard and Mouse, and I can use it just fine. I blame this short coming on the fact it only has one USB cord that hooks up to the computer.
Digital camera Review: Awesome KVM
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this KVM. I bought the two port version.
I have a 22" DELL LCD on my desk. I usually need to have other systems on the desk from time to time (repairs, testing, etc) and didn't want another monitor so I purchased this KVM switch.
I've been using the product for months now - works fine!
Product came with all the necessary cables to hookup my additional system.
One LCD, one keyboard, one mouse is the way to go!