ConnectPro 2-port USB and PS/2 KVM switch Pro-1 2UL
Unfortunately this KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switch does not get a glowing review due to some defects.
Features:
3 USB Inputs
One PS/2 Port
One VGA Output (to monitor)
Two VGA Inputs (from computers)
4 Status LEDs
Switch to deactivate PS/2 Keyboard
Large button on top to manually switch views
Hotkeys
You will need one open USB port on the back of each computer you wish to hook up to the switch for keyboard and mouse functionality.
The large button on top has been problematic, because it will sometimes get stuck between views if it has not be fully depressed (happens more times than you would think). The second issue is a transient one. The KVM switch decides to randomly switch views by itself. This could possibly be due to the counterintuitive hotkey configuration:
Left Control + Left Control + A = Switch to Next PC
Left Control + Left Control + 1 = Switch to Port 1
Left Control + Left Control + 2 = Switch to Port 2
Left Control + Left Control + <-- = Toggle Beep On/Off
Left Control + Left Control + Function Key = Auto-scan
F1 = 5 Sec
F2 = 10 Sec
F3: = 20 Sec
F4: = 40 Sec
F5: = 60 Sec
I don't have two left control keys, do you?
I'll concede that customer support was nice about correcting my misinterpretation of the configuration. You have to tap left control twice, not hold down the keys like a typical hotkey combination (Control + Alt + Delete, etc). If you have a sloppy typing style (such as myself), you may accidentally trigger it.
Overall I was disappointed, but I'll live with it. It could be that mine is defective. For $43 shipped from Amazon.com
Image courtesy of Amazon.com.
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