Belkin ExpandView monitor switch - 8 ports

Advantages: Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution
Disadvantages: No manual overide or audio support

...use the currently selected PC. The Belkin claims support for scrolling mice but I did find sometimes one PC would start up without recognising this facility if it wasn't the currently selected one when booting up and in extreme cases, wouldn't recognise the keyboard and mouse at all. Previous KVM's I've used send the PC fake 'There's a keyboard and mouse here' messages when not selected and it seems this unit does not, which is a pity. Conclusion The Belkin 2 port KVM is a well built unit that works nicely and provides a great way to save desk space and the cost of a second monitor, keyboard and mouse. The long leads are useful and despite the niggles with scrolling mice and the lack of manual switch. I'd say this unit is worth considering at this price if you can live with those shortcomings. The fact that it comes with a 3 year... Read review

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Advantages: Allows 4 PCs to share one Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor
Disadvantages: Switching regularly can be a pain. PS2 Only

...In my job I use a lot of PCs. I have 3 main PC's, and a further 7 tied to my desk. I use at least 3 different operating systems, on 4 different models of PC, from 2 different manufacturers. I also like having a large monitor, preferably 19" or 21" minimum. Now how do you get three PC's, three 21" Monitors, three keyboards and three mice onto a desk no bigger than a kitchen breakfast bar? The answer is simple: You don't. What you do is invest in something like this Belkin Omniview E-Series 4-port KVM Switch, which provides the ability to use a single monitor, keyboard and mouse on up to 4 PCs. The Belkin OmniView I have been provided with did not come with connection cables, so make sure that if you are getting one of these, you cost in the price of cables to each of the PCs on your desk. Once I had got the necessary cables, I... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, Easy Setup
Disadvantages: Technology beginning to become outdated

...of the unit. This technology allows you to filter out devices that can or cannot access the Wireless Network. As MAC Addresses cannot be changed, only by the attacker replacing his network device can he/she access your wireless network. The Belkin 802.11g Wireless Access Point works with both PCs and Macs. Supported operating systems are: OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk, Linux, Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, NT, 2000, XP and the newest Windows operating systems, Vista and Longhorn. Lighted LEDs on the front of the unit cut out the need for advanced software or monitoring packages to diagnose network problems. They indicate activity and connection. The system is managed via the included Web-Based Advanced User Interface. It's as simple as opening your browser - you do not need to install any separate software and it is of cause password protected... Read review

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