Belkin Rotary Data Switch 3 X 2 Crossover - switch

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: Works with no hassle in Windows XP SP2
Disadvantages: None

...able to access this from the other computer via the Bluetooth connection. Overall we\'ve been very pleased with these dongles, especially since they work in XP SP2, being Bluetooth 2.0, they have a good 3megabit per second transfer speed as well and should work without any issues with your mobile phone. I\'ve tested with a SE K850i, Samsung G600 and Samsung U700 and have experience no problems. As a final note, I've had no problems with this product but had previously with a Belkin product (KVM switch). I contacted Belkin regarding the issue, they apologised and sent me a new one in the post and told me to not bother returning the old one. Excellent customer service.... Read review

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Advantages: small, no power supply needed
Disadvantages: very old hat, will not work with all printers,bad instructions

...I bought this item because I wanted to link my printer to a laptop (using a wireless print server) and my desk top (by cable). What was NOT made clear by the supplier (in fact any supplier on the net offering this product as far as I can see) is that this switch is as good as obsolete. Belkin should ,in my view, withdraw this product from there line as they do make a modern version at much the same price. As is often the case with Belkin it will do the job but not fully and after a lot of fiddleing about. Firstly it comes in the usual clear heat sealed package which must be attacked with a knife to gain entry,once your in and open the 'installation booklet' it says in large bold letters 'this item will not work with multi-funtion printers' Would be nice to know that BEFORE you open the packet in this modern day when a large number... Read review

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