Cheap Linksys PS2KVM4 ProConnect 4-Port Compact KVM Switch (PS/2) (Electronics) Price

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Customer Reviews of Linksys PS2KVM4 ProConnect 4-Port Compact KVM Switch (PS/2)

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What are the two big things with KVM switches?? How many computers does it let you control and how is the video resolution. <
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>Now, everyone in the world talks about "the video resolution is decent", but no one is every specific. I have been through MANY KVM switches over the years and yet to find a decent one, until now. <
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>I got this, hopes that the good reviews were right - and that this could handle a higher resolution. It can - and it's flawless!! <
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>In my particular case, I have a 24" widescreen monitor and wanted to control 3 machines. My preferred resolution is 1680x1050. I plugged in my machines and the picture quality, at that resolution is THE SAME as when the cable is plugged directly in. I am particularly finicky as I use my computer a lot. And I'm telling you, this KVM has virtually no impact to video quality - which I've never seen before in a KVM. <
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>Just like most of the other home/small-business use KVM, they still require use of PS/2 style mouse and keyboard connections. I don't have a PS/2 mouse OR keyboard anymore - and also, the PC's don't have those connections either. So that meant a handful of little adapters. EXCEPT - the keyboard USB to PS/2 - something is screwy with it, it won't acknowledge the keyboard. I tried multiple machines and multiple keyboards. So, I'm going to have to go and try to find a classic PS/2 style keyboard as USB keyboards don't work with these units (doesn't work on the 4-port D-Link either). <
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>BOTTOM LINE: if you are getting a KVM and your primary concern is video quality, get this one!!

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Linksys disappoints
I had been using a Linksys 2 port KVM switch for years without a single problem so when it came time to add another computer, I naturally went with the Linksys 4 port model. Unfortunately, the 4 port model doesn't work nearly as well. The softkey controls on the 2 port model was a simple double click of any ctrl key. The 4 port model is a confusing and often times unsuccessful ctrl+alt+shift+. Not only that, the keyboard and mouse appear to 'blink' out pretty regularly. Mostly the mouse, which will often freeze. This is quite annoying and I'm ready to throw this piece of product right into the trash bin. And I'm being nice!

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LOOKOUT: It doesn't work with IBM
I've used KVMs over the years and this is the first one I've seen that doesn't work with IBM PCs. The manual suggests it's IBM's fault. Returning this POS.