Pros: This device is built like a tank. From my experience with the 4 port version of the switch I used in a different installation, I know that if you can get these switches to work, they are smooth and trouble free once you get them up and running.

Cons: I know from experience that setting up an IOGEAR switch can be a challenge. The best setup procedures (search on boot with focus) aren't in the manual. You have to go online to find the procedure. I followed the boot with focus setup procedure and it became obvious pretty quickly that the keyboard wasn't talking to the switch and the mouse was only talking to one of the computers. I got online with their tech support and was told that my keyboard isn't standard and isn't compatible (it's a Maxkeyboard Nighthawk X7). IOGEAR tech support told me that there is no way to use this keyboard with the switch. I asked if there was any way I could have known that my keybaord wouldn't work before I bought the switch. The tech REFUSED to give me a straight answer. After politely asking the question the third time, the tech threatened to terminate the support session.

Other Thoughts: If you have a mouse and keyboard that work with this switch, it works pretty well. But figuring out if you have a compatible keyboard and mouse appears to be nearly impossible.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for the inconvenience. The keyboard above is not a standard keyboard, it is back lit. The keyboard will most likely work in a non emulated KVM and will also work in one of the two peripherals ports on the GCS1102 however the hot keys will not. Our KVM’s emulate a standard 102 key, keyboard and generic 2-button scroll wheel mouse. The reason for this emulation is to allow the hot key functions to operate. A side effect of the emulation is that in most cases the special key sequences required for gamming, and key programming will not translate correctly through the KVM, for gamming we recommend connecting directly to the computer.

Although our KVMs will work with most wireless keyboard mouse sets, we cannot promise an individual multimedia / programmable keyboard and mouse set will work through the KVM.

Due to the large number of manufacturer's and each manufacturer's wide range of models it is impossible to maintain any meaningful compatibility list. The correspondence with support will be investigated. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Solid construction. works with 60 hz monitors.

Cons: This switch DOES NOT work with 120hz monitors, while there is no warning in the product description.
Tried it on Windows 7 PC. If monitor rate set to 120 hz it goes blank.
I even replaced DVI-D Single cable with DVI-D Dual - still does not work.

Other Thoughts: generally solid switch and if you do not have or do not set 120hz refresh rate, the switch works OK.
I gave it 2 eggs because there was nothing in the product description that warned me about it. Support from iogear may be exists, but I could not find it.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for the inconvenience. To better service you and understand your set up, please feel to contact our customer support at 1-866-946-4327 or email us: support@iogear.com. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Solid construction.

Cons: Only front USB ports support keyboard-based switching between computers, however those ports do not support anything but the simplest devices. A keyboard with media buttons, for instance, will only work if plugged into the back.

Back in the days of the 2-button mouse, this would have been a wonderful device. As is, it only has two useful USB ports and requires manual switching between computers (which is itself requires holding the button on the KVM for about 3 seconds).

Pros: Works great right out of the box if you're running a standard (plain vanilla) wired keyboard and analog (DVI-D) video. I've been using this switch for several years without a hitch. A wireless mouse will work fine with the adapter plugged into the front mouse port.

Cons: The cables that come with the switch are DVI-D even though the switch supports DVI-I (cheapskates). You'll have to supply your own DVI-I cables if you want digital video. The switch will not recognize a multi-function keyboard in the front port. You have to use the standard USB ports in the back and you lose all hot-key functionality (meaning manual switching only). Logitech unified receiver will only work for both devices if plugged into the back USB port. Firmware upgrading is a useless feature as there has never been a firmware update to my knowledge.

Other Thoughts: My next KVM switch will prolly be a ConnectPro. A bit more $ but covers all the above issues, at least on paper...

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. In order for hot key operation and instantaneous recognition of the keyboard and mouse when switching computers, our KVMs emulate a standard wired 102 key keyboard and wired generic 2-button scroll wheel mouse. We can not guarantee the use of wireless (including Bluetooth), multifunction, gaming, integrated card readers, or programmable keyboards and mice. This KVM also requires a mouse and keyboard be connected to their respective console ports, so we cannot guarantee the use of docking stations, port replicators or USB / PS2 adapters. Even though the GCS1102 will support DVI-D and DVI-I, we only supply DVI-D KVM cables with the GCS1102. Most customer’s use this KVM with direct DVI connections without the use of VGA-DVI adapters. This would be the only reason for the use of a DVI-I KVM cable. IOGEAR makes a wide variety of KVM's to suite almost all specific needs. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: It works with both my Win 7 64 system and my old Linux (CentOS 5) systems. Works with my Microsoft Natural Wireless Ergo Keyboard 7000 and the mouse that came with it. I get sound from both systems and the webcam works with both as well.

Cons: Doesn't work with Logitech wireless - nothing at all with their unifying receiver. One egg downgrade for that.

Other Thoughts: First unit arrived DOA, but spent hours on the phone with tech support before determining it was DOA - wasted too much time on it. Downgrade one egg for DOA unit and the time spent on it.

Plus is NewEgg's RMA worked well (although I hated having to pay for return shipping)

Pros: Nice heavy steel box, USB and Audio switching work flawlessly both manually and via hot-key. This part I really liked and I mean REALLY liked.

Cons: Does not really support DVI. Supports one flavor of DVI, specifically DVI digital. If you are trying to switch between two devices which do not output digital DVI, aka DVI-D, you WILL be disappointed. I think IOgear should be ashamed for lying about this box and then blaming the customer.

Other Thoughts: Supposedly the box supports both DVI analog and digital; however, IOGear much to their cheap shame only supplied DVI-D cables. I was trying to switch between home and work laptops, the work being a Dell with a docking station. in both cases I did not DVI digital to work with... only DVI analog.

Fortunately Newegg, once again winning with super customer service, is waving the restocking fee and paying for the units return.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for the inconvenience. The GCS1102 does support both analog and digital. You need to use a DVI-I KVM cable in order to pass an analog signal. The GCS1102 is packaged with DVI-D cables only however it supports both analog and digital signals. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Excellent switch!

Cons: Non so far

Other Thoughts: I had to switch to the same, but 4-port switch when I left my old position and switched to another one. Excellent device, stable, very good video quality, and it's digital! I had a few more analog KVM switches but jumped to this one with no doubt and I'm happy with my choice.

Pros: Nice heavy case - stays on my desk
Buttons on front for easy switching
Ability to have sound from one machine while working on the other
Works with my USB Microsoft Keyboard/mouse combo

Cons: First one was no good (bad USB Port for the mouse/keyboard)

Other Thoughts: Wishing I had spent the extra moolah on the 4 port model

Pros: Works flawlessly between a home and work PC sharing a single 27" monitor. Saved tons of space.

Cons: None so far.

Pros: None

Cons: Received it, installed it and one of my monitors was showing noise on the screen. Tried playing with resolution, No go. Unlugged the monitor from the kvm and hooked it up directly to the pc and there were no issues. Tried different cables, no go. Not sure what the issue is, but I will be returning this one.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for the inconvenience. To better service you and understand your set up, please feel to contact our customer support at 1-866-946-4327 or email us: support@iogear.com. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.