IOGEAR 2 Port USB Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Mic (GCS72U)
by IOGEAR
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Manufacturer: IOGEARAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows XP
Model: GCS72U
Product features:
- One USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA monitor control two computers, Max resolution: 2048 x 1536, DDC2B
- 2.1 Stereo audio and microphone support, Plug-n-Play monitor support
- 3 feet long molded-in cables to simplify setup, Compact design features two attached KVM cables, compatible with PC, MAC and SUN operating platforms
- Supports Windows XP or higher, Mac OS 9.0 or higher, Sun Solaris 9 or higher, no software drivers required simply connect the cables to the computers
- Computer selection via convenient a one touch pushbutton switch that can be placed on your desk, full Mac keyboard support,
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of IOGEAR 2 Port USB Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Mic (GCS72U)
Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great product. I made a mistake of trying to buy a cheap product from a noname company, but I had a lot of issues with that product. After returning it, I did a little research and found that Amazon sold a great two port USB KVM. This product does what the other wasn't able to. My Logitech G11 keyboard and MX518 mouse both work perfectly and are picked up instantly upon switching machines (including being able to use the macro buttons on my G11). The headphone audio also works great. I haven't tried using the microphone channel yet, but I'm guessing it would work just fine too. The switch included on the machine has such a long cord on it that I put the KVM at the back of my desk, as you only need to touch the small switch to change which machine the KVM is currently controlling, saving me a bunch of space. The best thing is that this product is able to swap between my PC installed with Microsoft Vista to my Mac mini with no real issue. I've only ran across two little "problems" (I wouldn't even call them problems because I've learned to live with the little quirks)
a) If the KVM isn't set to the PC machine before I boot it up, the screen resolution is stuck at a max of 1680x1050 resolution when I normally use 1920x1080. For some reason with current ATI drivers I'm unable to select my normal resolution without a restart. If the KVM is set to the PC's channel then the machine boots up into the correct resolution with no problem.
b) When my G11 keyboard is set to the brightest backlit keyboard setting there is a slight static on the headphone audio channel. Turning the backlight off removes the noise.
I'm going to recommend this product to anyone who asks me about setting up their home office, or who needs to command two computers from a single terminal (as I'm often the go to guy when tech problems come up). I'm also going to be sticking with IOGear KVMs for quite a while. Quality is top notch. Only thing I could think to improve on the product would be to fix the two small problems I found, and then maybe making the cords provided with the KVM a little bit longer, as if your machines are pretty far apart, the cords might not reach them. For me though, the cords were plenty long. In closing, have no fear when buying this product if you own Logitech gear, as I've had perfect compatibility across multiple operating systems.
Description of IOGEAR 2 Port USB Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Mic (GCS72U)
IOGear GCS72U 2-Port USB Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Mic. The IOGEAR 2-Port USB Cable KVM allows users to share a VGA monitor, a USB mouse, a USB keyboard, a set of powered speakers and a mic between two computers. Users can switch between computers using a manual pushbutton switch located on a wired remote that can be placed on your desk for convenience. The GCS72U offers an out-of-box solution with no additional cables, power supply, or software needed, it's simple plug & play. It supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Sun, and Mac. It is the ideal KVM for those who want a competitively priced, entry level KVM that will allow them to multitask with two computers at their convenience. Operating System, Windows XP / Vista 32/64, Mac OS X or greater Sun Solaris workstation, Linux, UNIX and other USB supported systems( Additional drivers and support may be needed )Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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