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- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Ok
- Pros: It's cheap, it works, it includes cables
- Cons: - You have to use at least 1 usb, even if you do not want to use keyboard/mouse through switch -it gets power from usb
- Longer cables do not work with it, signal degrades very fast and is lost at ~3feet increase
- You can only switch monitors using the button on top of the unit, no keybindings
- Other Thoughts: if you do not care much about quality of the signal or the length of cables this is a perfect fit. Otherwise maybe spend a bit more on higher quality item. I got it for work, so it was perfect for me.
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Manufacturer Response:Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and sorry about your experience. You are correct that the KVM uses power from the USB; therefore, if you wish to use a KVM that is self-powered, you can take a look at our GCS1732, which is a desktop version of a 2-Port VGA KVM switch. Also, the cables on GCS1732 are longer than the GCS42UW6’s and it has hotkey switching feature. In terms of video signal degrades, since VGA is an analog signal, it is his nature to degrade through distance. I am not sure if the 3ft cable you mean the console to monitor cable, it should not cause any degrading in this kind of short cable. We would suggest you to try a different cable and see if it’s the cable’s problem. I have attached the newegg link for GCS1732 for your reference. If you have any further question, please feel free to contact our tech support at 1(866)946-4327 and we would be glad to assist you. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.
- External Link(s):
- GCS1732 newegg link|
works
- Pros: it works, and connects both keyboard & mouse to one usb connection.
- Cons: it disconnects the keyboard/mouse from one computer when you switch control to the other. This lags my computers while they have to detect the "newly connected devices"
- Other Thoughts: I am not using the vga option.
Started having slight issues with the box not being recognized until I replugged it..happened once though
-1 for disconnecting from device not in use.
2 failures in 2 months TERRIBLE
- Pros: None
- Cons: This KVM is a peice of junk. They WILL fail. I have purchased 5 of them and 2 of them have failed within 2 months... AVOID
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Manufacturer Response:Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and sorry about your experience. We are sorry that 2 units turned bad on you. That’s why we offer 3 year warranty to ensure you have good units and use them happily with a long period of time. If you have any question, please feel free to contact our tech support at 1(866)946-4327 and we would be glad to assist you. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.
| Model |
| Brand |
IOGEAR |
| Model |
GCS42U-W6 |
| Spec |
| Type |
D-Sub, USB |
| Computer Connections |
2 Ports |
| Monitor Connections |
1 Port |
| Weight |
0.75lbs |
| Features |
| USB Features |
with USB support |
| Features |
Share the monitor, USB keyboard and mouse among two computers
KVM cables are included
No software to install
No keystrokes to remember
Bus power eliminates the need for a power adapter.
Works with virtually any OS that supports USB devices |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
2 port KVM with cables
Quick Start Guide |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
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Reviewed By: on 1/25/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
