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

I was a bit dubious of getting a KVM switch because of all the bad reviews Id seen, but this one works. Every once in awhile, itll glitch on me (and then its just a matter of pressing the button on it and switching it from one machine to the other and then back again), but other than that, its worked fine. It was also really easy to figure out the installation of it too.

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

Ill be honest, I actually havent used it (the GCS42U)yet, but I called IOGEAR tech support because I was having trouble with the I did buy (GCS32U). It turns out the GCS32U doesnt work well with a wireless Keyboard and Mouse that uses a single USB connection. They state that this (GCS42U) does. Hope this helps someone to not go through the pain I did...

Hey, it is what it is. Works great for what I use it for, which is using 1 keyboard, 1 mouse, and 1 monitor to use 2 different computers. Switching is fast and easy, it came with all the cables Id need. Doesnt get hot, doesnt smell funny.

Great va,he for the price.

working well

This little baby was fabulous while it was working. I bought a new Windows 7 machine before realizing my employers software wasnt compatible with it yet; hence I needed to keep the 4-year-old dinosaur around awhile longer. Set-up was a piece of cake, and I was thrilled at the unexpected perk of gaining a USB port on both computers (one connection runs out for both mouse and keyboard). I spent the day blissfully bouncing back and forth between desktops with the simple press of a button. Until about 9 hours after installation when the mouse froze up on the old XP. I tried just rebooting it in hopes of fixing the problem, whereupon Windows started hanging in the middle of startup repeatedly. I then plugged it into an even older Gateway I keep around as a backup with the same results. I freaked out, thinking now I needed to track down a cheap used computer somewhere in town running XP just to be able to work. Fortunately it occurred to me to remove the Iogear and go back to my original connections. Problem solved. This is going straight back to the store and Im saving up some money for a higher cost (and NOT Iogear) option.

Works perfectly for our needs!

I am not a handy person, so Im glad this KVM switch is easy to use. Its wonderful that a product like this is available. My husband works from home at times, and sometimes I want to get on the home computer. I didnt want to have to unplug everything from one computer to another. This switch allows me to go to the home computer with the touch of a button.

very good product.