Keep your old computer for access to your financial records, games, email, and more. Use ... more
your new monitor for both computers. The Switch2 for PC eliminates the clutter of multiple PCs by letting you use one monitor, keyboard, and mouse and one set of
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Keep your old computer for access to your financial records, games, email, and more. Use ... more
your new monitor for both computers. The Switch2 for PC eliminates the clutter of multiple PCs by letting you use one monitor, keyboard, and mouse and one set of
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Two computers. One monitor. No Problem. Business professionals who bring home their ... more
laptops spend countless evenings in front of a small display and cramped keyboard. Thanks to Switch2 for PC, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard
Postage & Packaging:Free Delivery Availability:3-7 days
Two computers. One monitor. No Problem. Business professionals who bring home their ... more
laptops spend countless evenings in front of a small display and cramped keyboard. Thanks to Switch2 for PC, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
Two computers. One monitor. No Problem. Business professionals who bring home their ... more
laptops spend countless evenings in front of a small display and cramped keyboard. Thanks to Switch2 for PC, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
Features Shares one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between computers. Shares one set of ... more
speakers between computers. Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer the Switch2 is accessing. Installs in three 3 easy steps with no software required.
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Features Shares one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between computers. Shares one set of ... more
speakers between computers. Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer the Switch2 is accessing. Installs in three 3 easy steps with no software required.
Postage & Packaging:Free! Availability:Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution, audio support Disadvantages: No manual overide
of leads in to each PC. The F1DL102P has PS/2 leads for the keyboard and mouse but a USB version is also available. The audio support is limited to a single stereo jack and microphone input but given the market this is aimed at, I can't really see the lack of multi-channel audio support to be a problem.
The monitor, keyboard and mouse are then connected to the KVM to complete the set up. One bugbear is that like the vast majority of KVMs, this Belkin unit has cables going in one end and out the other making it difficult to place on a desktop without having cables hanging out everywhere. However, there is no reason why you can't just tuck it out the way out of sight as it has no parts you'd normally need to access. The leads were of a generous length allowing some room to manoeuvre on PC placement.
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As noted, the Belkin supports ...
Advantages: Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution Disadvantages: No manual overide or audio support
has USB connections for the keyboard and mouse although Belkin do a range of KVM's so you can probably find a PS/2 equivelent if you have that sort of mouse/keyboard. The PS/2 models also include PS/2->USB adaptors so you'll also need those if you have a USB mouse and PS/2 keyboard. This particular model has no support for audio so if you need to also have your microphone and speakers switch from PC to PC, look elsewhere.
The monitor, keyboard and mouse are then connected to the KVM to complete the set up. One bugbear is that like the vast majority of KVMs, this Belkin unit has cables going in one end and out the other making it difficult to place on a desktop without having cables hanging out everywhere. However, there is no reason why you can't just tuck it out the way out of sight as it has no parts you'd normally need to access ...
Advantages: A Second Computer (just!) Disadvantages: Whoa! Which computer am I on!
Why I bought one?
I inherited an old Duron 800 from my daughter who is a teacher - she kept the monitor and the speakers and the mouse (I bought for Christmas!) and the strange keyboard that bends in 2. But it's a worker and I couldn't bear to see it go to waste. I saw this strange article in one of the PC Weeklies about KVM's and I thought, that will never work! but it sat at the back of my mind until the Duron turned up.
KVM stands for Keyboard, Video, Mouse. The purpose of a KVM unit is to connect a single keyboard, monitor and mouse to a certain number of computers. The Switch2 just connects 2computers to one keyboard, monitor and mouse. I believe they can be had for any number (16?) computers. How confusing can this be? (Oh and they are seriously expensive.) This version connects PS/2 connectors and the D shaped older VGA ...
Product Information for "Belkin Switch2 for PC DVI-D - KVM / audio switch - 2 ports" »
Kvm
Keyboard / Mouse Interface
USB
KVM Local Users Qty
1 local user
Max Resolution
2560 x 1600
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Keep your old computer for access to your financial records, games, email, and more. Use your new monitor for both computers. The Switch2 for PC eliminates the clutter of multiple PCs by letting you use one monitor, keyboard, and mouse and one set of speakers for both computers. Place the remote anywhere on your desk. Press the button to switch from one computer to the next. Simple. With no commands to remember or key combinations to forget, Switch2 can be used by anyone, from web-savvy kids to bewildered adults.
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