IOGEAR - 5x2 HD Matrix Switch w/ Remote IOGEAR - 5x2 HD Matrix Switch w/ Remote

Pros: Quick
Quiet

Cons: There is a learning curve with windows 8.

Pros: Met the customer needs

Cons: Stopped working within 6 months

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. The product should not behave as you described. Since the unit is backed by IOGEAR's 3 year warranty feel free to contact our customer support at 1-866-946-4327 or email us: support@iogear.com. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Works like a champ. When you switch devices, give it a second or two to do the switch.

Cons: Could have a wider angle for remote. My Apple TV sits behind it and on a bookshelf somewhat out of view and I can use it's remote from further away and at a wider angle.

Other Thoughts: Could have more ports.

Pros: Handles switching between devices just as one would expect. Although not recognized by Logitech Harmony software, it was easy to teach the infrared commands.

Cons: Craftsmanship isn't perfect - minor annoyances such as the led's not being in a straight line (some are slightly high, or slightly low). The only real complaint is the inability to have the same input assigned to both outputs. This makes swapping A&B require 3 steps: if A is assigned input X, and B is assigned input Y, you must press A-Z, B-X, A-Y, where Z is not X or Y

Other Thoughts: Basically, there are 7 buttons on the remote: A and B for the outputs, and 1-5 for the inputs. To assign output A to input 1, press A, then press 1.