Belkin OmniView Enterprise Series Daisy-Chain Data cable

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: Easiest Possible Installation
Disadvantages: Uses Yet Another Mains Socket

.... This is ideal for external CD-Writers and hard drives etc. ----=What Does The Hub Do?=---- What do you do when you have used all of your USB ports on your computer? Cry? No! You get a Belkin 4 port hub. It basically plugs in to one of your existing ports and allows you to then plug a further 3 extra devices in. No installation is required; it is a straight plug n play job. You can "daisy chain" these devices to connect up to 127 USB peripherals to each socket on your PC. The only downside is that you do have to plug it in to a mains socket, meaning yet another one to find. ----=What Does It Look Like?=---- In keeping with the "high tech" look, it is cased in a semi-transparent smoked case. On the back are the 4 USB ports, with 4 corresponding LED's on the front to show connection/activity. Also on the back is the socket in to which... Read review

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Advantages: Plug and play as it should be, cool design
Disadvantages: None

...of the desk, is simplicity itself. I had no problem plugging in a digital camera and photo quality printer from scratch. Indeed I had my first photographs printed out within ten minutes. Transmission speeds can be as high as 12 Mbps. Belkin also produce a whole range of cables to link other devices to a USB port. I could consider moving my parallel printer onto the hub. Let’s see, the manual says you can plug in any USB device: mouse, keyboard, joystick, even another USB hub. What’s this? You can daisy chain up to 127 USB devices into one PC USB port? Right, how about .. A scanner? …. An internet camera? ……. A CD writer? …….. A Region 1 DVD-CDROM? ………... A coffee percolator? …………. Automated dog walker? ….. BELKIN USB 4-Port Hub (F5U101) UK price: About £ 39 - but there are much cheaper 'budget' boxes from Belkin... Read review

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