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It is for PS-2 ports only, I an not sure if it could be made to work with a USB-only device (like my laptop) so that might take some research, or adapters certainly. Got through to a non-local call center, apparently, who wanted all my information before hearing my question, which seemed odd, so I just cut it short and asked, only to unsurprisingly discover there was no substitute hotkey combo.But I can reach the box easily enough and the manual buttons work just fine.
I had not planned to keep both machines on active duty and would not need it after the switch, so it was a delight to find this little unit at an almost disposable price.Once again, after reviewing as many Amazon reviews as I could before the purchase, I was confident this model would do the job. And it did not disappoint.
I recently upgraded my system, moving from a very old Win98 PC to a more contemporary unit, I realized I lacked sufficient desktop space for both machines to cohabitate while I made the migration without losing use of the older machine.Seemed to me the best way to do this would be with a KVM switch. As requested, I checked their websites FAQ before calling, to no avail.
As I also read, quite a few advanced features of the wireless keyboard and mouse I use were not available. Unfortunately, this included the scroll lock key, which is the hotkey to toggle between machines.
With no external power pack needed to drive this, it is perfectly compact. Another reviewer seems to have had experienced difficulty attempting this configurationI can't think of a bad thing to say about this unit, so I will endorse it fully with five stars and suggest if your KVM needs are simple like mine were, look no further.
Probably one of the most inexpensive KVM switches you will find that comes with all the cables. You do need to be careful and order the switch with the right connectors, USB or PS2, but that's the only catch and applies to any switch that you buy. Switch works perfectly, and with the use of the hot keys to switch between computers, you can hide it behind the desk instead of hitting a button on the unit itself. It's a simple unit but sometimes simple is better.
I got this unit for my home at a great price, hooked right in with the 2 included cables, and now I have my one old computer (purchased in 1997) running windows 95 and my second computer (purchased 2004) running XP on side by side. I'm even using a wireless mouse and keyboard that was not even thought of when I purchsed my first computer, not an issue. With one push of the button and I jump between the two units. No glitches whatsoever. I also have this set up in my office (with a 200k switch), and that works well also. Hope this works well for you also.
Since I received a product that didn't work, I can't say how well it works as a KVM switch. Once plugged in, there was absolutley no activity in the device, no lights, nothing. It was a bit of a pain to return it as well since Tigerdirect sent me an invalid UPS return label link.
This KVM switch has worked perfectly and was easy to install. I typically use the hot key commands to switch back and forth. Note: the KVM is not what is pictured, but is the more traditonal trendnet type that has a small box to connect the various cables to.
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