IOGEAR 2-Port Compact USB VGA KVM with Built-in Cables, GCS42UW6

Needed something decent to configure two new computers for the kids. Skipped over ones with audio and such, didnt need that. Considered a DVI capable one, but since my use was just for configuring two computers at the same point in time, the VGA was fine with adapters connected to my two computers. It was one USB and one VGA per computer. I was leery about the single USB, thinking it might be better to have a dedicated output for the keyboard and the mouse separately, but it works. To be clear, the input has one each for keyboard and mouse, but only a single USB output per computer. Since it seemed bus-like, I decided to try to connect an external USB drive via a hub. Worked great. Have the hub connected to the mouse input, and the mouse and USB drive connected to the hub. Very convenient for external drive access including backups and HD imaging. Even the WinPE boot CDs recognized the USB drives along with the mouse and Keyboard. My computer has USB 2.0 and 3.0, but I used 2.0 ports for max compatibility. I have not seen it wake my computers from whatever standby, power down/not off, hibernation (not screen saver) or whatever, my new computers seem to go into after idle. I have to physically touch the power button on the sleeping PC to wake it up, then the KVM/USB is recognized again no problem. The only problem Ive noticed is when you boot the computers, only the one it is switched to detects the VGA enough to set to a high resolution on the monitor. When you switch to the other, it is in a lower resolution. Not really a problem per se, just the way windows works when it doesnt detect a monitor upon boot up. Hard switch only, no Hot button or keystrokes switching that I know of. No regrets.

Box works but displays some crosstalk from the opposite channel. Im using HDMI to VGA converters into the box, then VGA to the monitor. I have not contacted IOGEAR. You can see light horizontal ghost scrolling right to left from the image on the opposite channel in black areas such and an empty terminal session or an app just coming up.

This is a very handy little device when you have a small office. Great use of this device is with a server and workstation sharing a monitor, Keyboard and mouse. Also very handy when doing a computer migration (you can switch back and forth between computers). I just realized that I dont have one in my tool kit at the moment so I am going to order another one!

Works as expected. It does take 2-3 seconds to switch between PCs but if that is okay with you then by all means purchase this product

With this device, I am able to share one monitor. key board and mouse with two different computer towers Works just as described and fit my needs perfectly.

Great va,he for the price.

When I tried to connect a bluetooth mouse thru an old KVM switch on 2 desktop windows 10 computers, I found that it often dropped connection. Figuring it was old and not technically able to handle bluetooth, Ipurchased this IOGear KVM. Still had the same problem. When I checked the IOGear knowledge base it indicated that only IOGear bluetooth adapters could be assured of working with the IOGear KVM. Turns out that is false. I purchased a new IOGear bluetooth adapter into the KVM and it to drops the connection frequently. I have to switch the KVM from one computer and back to get it to reconnect. I bought both a new KVM and new bluetooth adapter to get this to work. The new setup doesnt work any better than the old one. :(

We like that it is simple to use, and has minimal degradation in screen quality.

Box works but displays some crosstalk from the opposite channel. Im using HDMI to VGA converters into the box, then VGA to the monitor. I have not contacted IOGEAR. You can see light horizontal ghost scrolling right to left from the image on the opposite channel in black areas such and an empty terminal session or an app just coming up.

Works well