Pros: none

Cons: doesnt work

Other Thoughts: bought this a few weeks ago. Just opened it. DOA. Piece of junk.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello,

We are sorry hear that you had an issue with the TK-214i. Please email adrian@trendnet.com and we will have a support representative assist you. Please include a link to this review.


Regards,

Adrian
TRENDnet Support
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Pros: None - Defective out of the box.

Cons: It didn't work!

Other Thoughts: This was defective out of the box, but because we weren't able to get to the project until after 30 days after purchasing it we had to contact TRENDnet directly for a warranty replacement. After calling them and proving it to be defective they still refused to replace it. I tested this on two sets of computers in two separate locations and no joy. When talking with TRENDnet Tech Support they basically told me that because the device was getting power it couldn't possibly be defective and that I was doing something wrong. I've worked in IT for nearly 20 years and connected too many KVM devices to count - trust me, I know how they work. In addition, the technician I spoke to was very rude and arrogant. I spend a great deal of money each year on technology for a University Cancer Center and I'll make sure I never purchase a TRENDnet product again. I simply don't have the time to deal with this problems like this.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello,

We are sorry hear that you had an issue with the TK-214i. Please email adrian@trendnet.com and we will have a support representative assist you with warranty services. Please include a link to this review.


Regards,

Adrian
TRENDnet Support
http://www.trendnet.com/support

Pros: I have had KVM switches in the past and found that when the video resolution gets high, the picture gets distorted by the switch. Not this one, the DVI signals get through fine and looks great!

USB and audio switch part works fine also.

I use this thing everyday and switch back and forth throughout the day.

Cons: None so far.

Pros: Easy setup. Just plug and go.
Didn't need to install any additional drivers or software.
Wired remote can sit conveniently right next to my keyboard while the "box" is further back out of the way.

Cons: I have occasionally had issues if I try switching back and forth too quickly or if one of the computers is off or in sleep mode. But this may be more operator error. <points finger at self>....

Other Thoughts: Some of the reviews I read prior to buying this gave me some pause, but I've had no major problems. The only real reason that I didn't give it 5 eggs is that I've not had a ton of experience with other KVMs. That being said, 6 months in and i wouldn't hesitate to but another of these.
Please note that I am using this with two desktop computers with wired mouse and keyboard. Really a pretty basic application.

Pros: Works relatively well for intended purpose. The switch works good; a little twitchy sometimes, but mostly good. No problems with video quality or general function after more than a year.

Cons: There is interference in the audio. When crank up the speaker you can hear the rice krispies snap crackle and pop. The audio line, USB and DVI are bundled to gether and obviously go through this very small box. There is insuficient sheilding to account for all the EM traffic bottled up there, thus the sound issues. I ran an independent line from the speakers to the computer and what do you know, problem solved. But this defeats 1/3 of the purpose of this KVM.

Other Thoughts: If you want great sound quality through a KVM, get a diferrent one. If you dont mind a little distortion, this one will work pretty well.

Pros: Seems well enough built, cosmetically.

Cons: Either DOA or incredibly incompatible. Hooking this up causes one of my machines to fail to even post. The other can post, but when it starts booting into Windows, the display goes blank and claims it cannot display the video. Both of these machines work fine with another DVI KVM I have, and both boot fine without the KVM, so it's not them.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello,

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with the TK-214R. This sounds like a possible hardware issue. Please email adrian@trendnet.com and we will have someone assist you with setting up an RMA request. Please include a link to this review.


Regards,

Adrian
TRENDnet Support
http://www.trendnet.com/support

Pros: This thing allows 2048x1152 resolution! I thought I would be limited to 1920x1080 as advertised. The switch feels like a solid unit and so far works excellent switching between my computers.

Cons: None so far.

Pros: Very reliable, no problems so far. The cable on the switch button is over 4 ft long, so is easy to place near your hands.

Cons: Video cables might be a tad short(34 inches) for some, but my computers are close to each other, so no problem for me.

Pros: Perfect for two computers to one monitor, keyboard, mouse. My monitor is 1920x1080 and it's flawless on both computers.

Cons: Once in a while, usb gets confused and loses keyboard after switching -- I just redo the switch (2 sec) and it finds it the 2nd time.

Other Thoughts: This little puppy works exactly as I needed, and didn't require any special setup. In fact, I didn't do the setup the recommended way, and it worked anyway. Pretty much just hook it up and you're done.

Pros: Newegg promptly processed and delivered the product--with free shipping.

Cons: The cables to connect the computers are ridiculously short!
The switcher distorts the video
No video display with Dell Latitude E series port replicator.

Manufacturer Response:

Valued customer,

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please e-mail us at sales@trendnet.com, reference "New Egg product review", and someone will contact you in an expedited manner. We look forward to working with you directly and restoring your faith in TRENDnet products.

Warmest Regards,

TRENDnet Sales Team