IOGEAR 2-Port Compact USB VGA KVM with Built-in Cables, GCS42UW6

Works well

Ideal for limited space and ease of installation

I have had the 2-port compact USB KVM swtich for about a month and it works great between the two computers I manage at work. Now Im able to control both computers with just a keyboard, mouse and monitor.

This device allowed me to seamlessly integrate a work issued computer into my home computer setup. I was able to share my keyboard, monitor, and mouse between both computers. Switching between computer systems is as easy as pressing one button. You can switch between computers rapidly. The construction of the device is quite good. Cables are sturdy and thick. My only wish is that it had a DVI port instead of a VGA port so I could take advantage of the digital input on my monitor on both computers...

A KVM, how hard can it be to make a product that has been in the industry for over 20 years? Well, IOGEAR seems to have started by trying to re-invent the wheel. As another review states, the KVM works sporadically and I typically have to hit the button 1 to 3 times to get the KVM to switch computers. ANNOYING. Next thing that really irks me is that the KVM doesnt work on bringing a Windows PC out of standby mode (XP or Vista). IOGEAR support claims that this unit should be able to bring a PC out of standby, but I bought another unit to try it. And that one failed too. Lastly, the design absolutely stinks. Cables coming out of both sides. I was foolish when looking at the picture because it only shows the cables that go to the PCs. Once you plug in your monitor, mouse and keyboard, then you have cables coming out of both sides. Its just really hard to place it anywhere on the desk. I could probably forgive the bad design and the inability for the KVM to work with standby mode, but the fact that I have to switch back and forth and back and forth and back and forth to get the keyboard to work - argh ! Come on IOGEAR - its a freakin KVM. Get it right for the next consumers.

With this device, I am able to share one monitor. key board and mouse with two different computer towers Works just as described and fit my needs perfectly.

Switch arrived very quickly and setup was easy and fast. No issues so far.

Im only half-competent with software but even I was able to hook up the monitor, keyboard and mouse and connect this to my two desktops. It worked perfectly right away to switch between the two.

Works perfectly for our needs!

I am not a handy person, so Im glad this KVM switch is easy to use. Its wonderful that a product like this is available. My husband works from home at times, and sometimes I want to get on the home computer. I didnt want to have to unplug everything from one computer to another. This switch allows me to go to the home computer with the touch of a button.