Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series 1x8 KVM with Micro Cabling Technology - KVM switch - 8 ports

Advantages: Quick and easy to set up
Disadvantages: Video may get interference

...I've had this KVM switch for a number of years now, since my previous one only had two ports. I found this one fairly cheap somewhere. You're supplied with all the VGA and PS2 cables for each of the 4 connections. You can then plug these cables into your computers. The button on the top allows for quick switching. But as well as using the button for switching between computers, you are also able to use keyboard shortcuts. These are pretty common in KVM switches, and belkin manage to do it the same way as everyone else. Great for people that are already used to using a KVM switch. The KVM switch has a useful beep, which can be helpful to understand when a command was received by the switch. The switch also has a port for plugging in power. This helps improve the quality of the picture as there is more power behind it. Most of the time... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Supports PS/2, Doesn't need a Power Supply
Disadvantages: Cable layout, Flimsy Construction

.... In use, 1600x1200 resolution comes through the switch without any appreciable ghosting or distortion. Everything below that works fine as well but I didn't try any higher resolutions. Installation is a doddle. There are no drivers to install, no software to be loaded. All you need to do is plug the Keyboard, Video & MOuse sockets of your various PCs into the switch using the cables provided. Your PCs will not know the difference between this switch and a real keyboard, video and mouse. What you do need are the cables. The unit comes with two sets of cables (you need a keyboard, video and mouse cable for each PC you want to connect) - which is quite stingy considering it's a 4-port switch. Of course, Belkin do sell additional sets so I suppose it at least means that you can buy these as you need them rather than have to buy all 4 at once. So... 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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