Belkin Omniview SMB 1x8 KVM-over-IP Switch - 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: Allows 4 PCs to share one Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor
Disadvantages: Switching regularly can be a pain. PS2 Only

...twice and flick back to the first PC. after a couple of minutes, I look at the drive access light on the IBM, and decide to flick over to it. Using the button on top of the Belkin once again, I flick from port 1, past port 2, to Port 3, where the IBM is connect. The Screen re-trains and a DOS-style screen comes into focus... It's the POST screen! The IBM's BIOS is telling me that there is a keyboard error, and to press F1 to proceed with the boot (No, I am not joking!). I hit F1 and everything proceeds normally, booting properly. Further tests indicate that if I flick from one port to another at a critical point in the IBM's boot up, it detects no keyboard, and waits for me to sort it out. Not a major problem, but an issue none the less. Previously I have had a Belkin 2-port Omniview KVM, and these had problems where if you moved... Read review

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Advantages: Price, quality, ease of setup, looks
Disadvantages: none

...I've just installed this great keyboard and mouse wireless set. It is great - the mouse is optical and the keyboard, well made. One vital piece of information: this keyboard works seamlessly with a KVM. I have a Belkin 2 port KVM and it set up perfectly. Some of the Logitech wireless sets do not support KVM switches and in fact one in particular does not have a "scroll lock" key - which is the hot-key for switching between the computers connetced to the switch. So, in short, if you are looking to have a wireless keyboard and mouse and need a PS/2 connection and are using a KVM (Belkin or otherwise) and are on a budget - you simply cannot go wrong with this set.... Read review

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