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IOGear 2-Port MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM Switch with Audio and Cables GCS632U | 
 enlarge | Brand: Iogear
Category: CE
Department: Computer
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $20.99
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Rating:  242 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.10
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 5.9 x 8.5
nv:Console Connections: 1
Computer Connections: 2
Keyboard Port Type: USB
Monitor Port Type: VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)
Mouse Port Type: USB
Audio Ports: Audio Out
Audio Ports: Microphone
Integrated KVM Cable: Yes
Power Supply Type: Bus Powered (No External Power Adapter Required)
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: GCS632U
Model: GCS632U
UPC: 635145509370
EAN: 0635145509370
ASIN: B0001BVXI6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers | | • | Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers | | • | Full support for Mac and Sun systems | | • | Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards | | • | Port selection through convenient Hot Keys |
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Product Description
Introducing the two port MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR - the simplest way to simultaneously run and share audio among two computers with a single USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. Another big plus is the MiniView capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. This switch also offers multi-platform support; it is compatible with Windows and Mac computers as well as Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR delivered a huge breakthrough in KVM operation to Mac and Sun users by enabling functionality for the special keys on these systems. When using a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designed to emulate the special keys on Mac and Sun machines. With 6' long KVM cables molded into the MiniView Micro USB PLUS, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers and you have got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR. Main Features Manufacturer: IOGEAR, IncManufacturer Part Number: GCS632UManufacturer Website Address: www.iogear.comProduct Type: KVM SwitchNumber of Computers: 2 Number of Users: 1 x Local UserVideo Signals: VGA , SVGA , MultiSync Graphics Resolution: 2048 x 1536 MaximumPlatform Support: PC, Mac, Sun, Unix, LinuxUser/Console Ports: 1 x 4-pin Type A Keyboard , 1 x 4-pin Type A Mouse , 1 x 15-pin D-Sub (HD-15) Female VGA , 1 x Stereo Line-out Computer Ports: 2 x 4-pin Type A USB , 2 x 15-pin HD-15 Male Video , 2 x Stereo Audio Line-out Dimensions: 1.02" Height x 3.18" Width x 2.71" DepthWeight: 0.
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 Great USB Kvm, skip the audio though August 20, 2004
R. Lane (Tracy, CA USA)
33 out of 35 found this review helpful
Like most other reviewers, I could not get decent performance from the audio part of this KVM. But to finally get a good performing KVM that works with a USB console is worth the price and skip the audio. Good KVMs with PS2 consoles have been around for years, but USB console KVMS that don't cost you any mouse or keyboard functionality have been hard to come by. Many in fact describe themselves as a "USB KVM", but only the connections to the host PCs are USB; the actually keyboard and mouse have to be PS2, or you have to use a USB to PS2 adapter, which is where the functionality in the USB keyboard and/or mouse gets lost.
This compact unit finally does the trick and lives up to the expectations one would have of a genuine "USB KVM".
Thanks IOGEAR. This is certainly on my Product-Of-The-Year list for 2004!
It works with my Logitech Cordless MX Duo!! March 15, 2004
Ernest Carroll (Lansdale, PA United States)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I bought a MiniView Micro USB Plus 2 port KVM (GCS632U) to go with my Logitech Cordless MX Duo. I plugged in a single USB cable from the Logitech into the KVM's keyboard USB port. I left the mouse port empty since the Logitech's keyboard and mouse both use the USB port. I connected the cables to my computers, and fired them up. My computer that never had the Logitech Mouseware software installed recognized and worked perfectly. My other machine that ironically had the software previously installed, needed to have it reinstalled. After that minor hiccup, which is completely unrelated to the KVM, I had everything working flawlessy. All the special keys worked on my machine with the Logitech keyboard and mouse software installed. The other machine doesn't need the special features so I never installed the software. Anyway, what the Belkin USB (F1DS102U F1DS104U) KVM couldn't give me for $100, IOGEAR gave me for $69.99 :) Repeating keys work as they should and switching machines is so fast sometimes I can't tell if I switched. I also like the fact that the unit doesn't beep! Thanks IOGEAR for telling the truth about your products.
Works with MX Duo, MS Ergo Keyboard 4000/Intellimouse Optical October 17, 2004
WorknMan (Austin, TX United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had my eye on this KVM switch because I saw on the Logitech.com forum that this product worked with the wireless MX Duo keyboard/mouse combo. Now that I have this switch, I can tell you that it works with the MX Duo as a previous reviewer stated, including all extra buttons on the keyboard and mouse. I'm running the video at a resolution of 1024x768 and all is well.
As for the audio, it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected it to be based on previous reviews. I suppose it did sound a little thin, but I would've had to be paying close attention to notice. And anyway, I didn't buy this for the audio, because I'd rather have audio from both computers at all times instead of having the audio switch along with the video. For this reason, I don't even use the audio feature of this KVM.
UPDATE: 1/2/06
I got tired of the MX Duo and ditched it in favor of the new (as if this writing) MS Ergo Keyboard 4000 and the MS Intellimoues Optical. (After using the crappy Logitech MX700 mouse for about a year, I REALLY missed my Intellimouse.) The Intellimouse works great with all buttons functional (though the left thumb button does tend to 'stick' every once in a blue moon).
When I hooked up the Ergo 4000 keyboard to my PC (without the KVM), I was dismayed to find that it didn't work during the bootup sequence. But when I hooked it up the KVM, it actually worked as it is supposed to. So in this case, the keyboard worked better connected to the KVM than it did natively .. go figure :) The only caveat is that when you switch from one machine to another using the 4000 keyboard on this KVM, the 'device connect/disconnect' sound goes off in WIndows XP (and maybe other versions too), so if you switch back and forth often, you'll want to disable these two sounds in the Windows control panel.
Simple and Functional November 18, 2006
Amazon User
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This product did everything it said it would and well. It was simple to set up, with no drivers or anything else to install. I used a Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard combo connected to a windows pc and a linux box. The wireless combo has only one USB connection and worked when connected to either connector on the KVM. I recently purchased this product for $34.
Works with Logitech devices December 9, 2004
J. Hardwick (SLC, UT)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After trying the Belkin PS/2 and USB 2-port KVMs, I finally tried this one based on the other customer reviews. It does indeed work with my Logitech Elite keyboard and MX700 mouse connected to Windows XP and Fedora Core 3 systems. All extra buttons on the keyboard and mice work as they should under XP using the Logitech drivers. (I have not assigned the extra keys under FC3.) I can't make a judgement on the audio quality, since I do not use it on this switch.
This switch even works when one of the systems crashes, something the Belkin switch couldn't do. With the Belkin, whenever one system went down, I had to unplug the switch from the computer just to switch to the other computer.
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