The Belkin OmniView ExpandView Series Video Splitter (the Video Splitter) duplicates your ... more
video output boosting its signal from one video port to multiple monitors. A great solution for trade shows computer labs large conferences student teacher semina...
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The Belkin OmniView ExpandView Series Video Splitter (the Video Splitter) duplicates your ... more
video output boosting its signal from one video port to multiple monitors. A great solution for trade shows computer labs large conferences student teacher semina...
Postage & Packaging: £8.67 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Cheap, Supports PS/2, Doesn't need a Power Supply Disadvantages: Cable layout, Flimsy Construction
I'll let you know from the start, this review will be moderately technical and only of any real interest to folk that have multiple PCs in the same room. The reason for this is that the purpose of a KVM switch is to share a single Keyboard, Video Display and Mouse among a number of computers. If you don't have a number of PCs in the same room, you're simply not going to need one of these little beauties.
Sadly, I do have a number of PCs in the same room. The investment in terms of initial outlay, desk-space and electricity to run a separate Monitor, keyboard and mouse for each one was not something to relish. I'd used KVM switches at work so I set about looking for one for my home office.
PC-World had the answer to my questions. A 4-port KVM switch from Belkin that supports PS/2 keyboard and mouse sharing with VGA video between 4 ...
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-Series4-port KVM Switch, which provides the ability to use a single monitor, keyboard and mouse on up to 4 PCs.
The BelkinOmniView 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 ...
Advantages: easdy to use,USB connections,up to 4 pc's Disadvantages: not pretty,
KVM switches are,i think, a very underrated component and are not often seen in use. This i think is because untill recently they relied on pretty much old tech as far as connections were concerned.
Just to make it clear at the start what a KVM dose for those not familier with them,a KVM switch performs the very useful function of alowing more than one computer to use the same keyboard,monitor, mouse,and sometimes(and in this case) speakers.
Be warned though,a KVM switch is simply an input/output switch it dose NOT link the pcs in any way,when one is on the others are off,no movement between computers just access between you and several pc's.
For those of us who need to use more than one PC on a regular basis this is a major bonus both in space saving and speed of use.
This belkin switch is a big step forward in KVM ...
Product Information for "Belkin OmniView ExpandView Series 4-Port Video Splitter - video splitter - 4 ports" »
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Max Resolution
2048 x 1536 @ 85 Hz
Max Video Bandwidth
400 MHz
Manufacturer's product description
The Belkin OmniView ExpandView Series Video Splitter (the Video Splitter) duplicates your video output, boosting its signal from one video port to multiple monitors. A great solution for trade shows, computer labs, large conferences, student teacher seminars, and stores, the 4-Port Video Splitter can display a video or image on up to four monitors from a single unit, and on up to 16 through daisy-chaining.Monitors connected to the ExpandView Series Video Splitter can be extended as far as 65 meters (213 feet).Setting up multiple monitors has never been easier. Simply connect your computer's VGA output to the Video Splitter's input port. Connect each monitor to the Video Splitter's output ports directly, or through extension cables, and you're done. It's that simple. The best way to reach your entire audience, the ExpandView Series provides you with the most cost-effective, video-expansion solution.
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