Pros: Product works as advertised. Install a small app on your laptop, plug the NOTECONS01 into the laptop’s USB port. Plug the other end into the server’s VGA and USB ports. Bam - Instant KVM! The server’s monitor output appears in a window on the laptop’s screen. You can then access the BIOS and do anything else you would do with an actual keyboard, monitor and mouse plugged into the server. Have a crash cart (or two) in your server room? Throw those things away and get a couple of these.

Cons: Yes, StarTech is charging an outrageous price for this product. For the same money you could get a very nice 24” monitor. However, if space or portability is most important, this is the perfect solution.

Overall Review: I've owned one of these since 2009 and it still works like new.

Pros: Inexpensive, small form factor

Cons: Doesn't support 4K resolution as claimed on the product page, which was a specific requirement for me.

Overall Review: Don't buy it if you need 4K resolution.

Pros: Inexpensive Includes cables

Cons: Isn't compatible with the Roccat Nyth mouse

Overall Review: I regret this purchase. Works with some mice, but not all. I should have spent a bit more for a product with better compatibility!