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IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Rating: 8.07/10
Sheryl
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Review Date: 09/12/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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look nice, straightforward to installoperate unstable, right after 2 day making use of, I took it awaybecause some time the monitor or the kayboard and mouse doesn't switch. I don't know what incorrect but i m kind of disappointed newegg had a very good deal at the time i purcharge itshipped on time as schedual Manufacturer Response:Thank you for deciding on IOGEAR and sorry about your experience. From your description above, the unit is acting abnormal, perhaps you have got a undesirable unit. But given that this unit is backed by IOGEAR’s 3 year warranty, please really feel totally free to get in touch with our tech support at 1龢ꏚ-4327 and we would be glad to assist you. As soon as once more, thank you for deciding on IOGEAR.
Siegfried
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Review Date: 09/07/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Easy to connect. Began working ideal away. Little bit slow on switching between ports. Push button not as fantastic as hot keys, but gets the job accomplished. Simple, wonderful purchase.
Don_B@NCIX
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Review Date: 08/31/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
Cons:none

Pros:Cables all attachedcompact designremote switch
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Purchased this unit to update  from my current ps/2 KVM.Long cables allow me to place cpu's under work bench and work with a clear dsek.
Sapphire
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Review Date: 08/24/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Functions with 1680x1050 PERFECTLY. Good length in the cables the switch button is smaller sufficient to hid on the side of Pc. Not Cons just nitpicks: no hotkey switching(fixed that by double sided taping the switch to the Keyboard).Had to disable the Keyboard and mouse then reboot for the windows 7 to detect them.wish the Unit came with mounting selections (double sided tape) Once more not cons just nitpicks I nonetheless fell this KVM is worth just about every cent this is the third USB KVM i bought in a month hunting for widescreen support and finely one particular operates.
Semira
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Review Date: 07/31/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Nicely organized cables, with great length.Worked appropriate out of the box with different computers just fine. Will assistance really high resolutions if will need be. The switching switch appears kinda cheep. Works good and it came at a good value for a 4 pc switch!
Signa
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Review Date: 07/02/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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*Great expense to efficiency ratio*Does what is supposed to*Good size (easy to hide) and cable length*Does not make a horrible beep like some KVMs *Takes a solid two seconds to switch amongst ports but I am guessing some of that has to do with the comp choosing up the devices given that there is no emulation (not a enormous deal as extended as you are not impatient).*Switch trigger button does feel affordable (adding a shortcut crucial feature would make this a non-issue). *You need to have to cycle by way of all ports even if they are inactive (would be good if it was intelligent enough to skip unpowered ports). I have to laugh at folks who mark their Tech Know-how as HIGH and then complain about the cables not becoming marked. The cables exit the back of the switch box straight behind the indicator light they correspond to. So straight under the 1 light, is the 1 cable, and so on.
Merlin
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Review Date: 05/21/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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*Cables are built in, two USB and a VGA for up to 4 computers. *No aditional cables required. *Plug and play was really friendly, no rebooting needed. *Nice extended cable for the 1 touch component switching.*Free, quick shipping. *One point that sticks out, not really a Poor point. Occasionally the response time for it to really choose up the subsequent device can range from instant to 4 or 5 seconds. *In regards to the response time in the cons sections, the response when truly making use of it the moment detected is seeminglessly flawless. Also with a 4 port switch would you anticipate it to fire up instant? Not for the price tag you shouldn't.*Received the subsequent day. Ordered for the duration of small business hours 1pm eastern time roughly.*I got two, for 8 Desktop servers and for what we use it for it is in fact far better then an 8 port, simply because we have the 4 linux on one particular switch and the 4 Windows on another, so two men and women can function similtaniously on two various monitors. Extremely pleased with IOGear. (and newegg of program)
Posy
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Review Date: 04/17/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Did anything it stated it would and then some. Doesn't say it in the documentation but I plugged in my bluetooth wireless mouse transmitter to the input and it prompted me for the drivers and loaded them so now I can use my wireless bluetooth MS Laser 8000 mouse an the three computers that are hooked up on the switch. Subsequent I’ll attempt a wireless keyboard so I can get rid of some more cables. Haven't discovered any yet. The deal from Newegg made this a should have for anybody with several computer systems that will need to share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Wife loves it because the button to modify computer systems can be place practically anywhere making it simpler to switch devices.
Birch
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Review Date: 03/06/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Good and smaller, which tends to make for excellent space saver. Don't bother getting this, there is no hotkey which is annoying, when you toggle your keyboard and mouse will not always perform. Which needs a reboot at times. Other times you have to wait for it to detect it. Not worth the cash go with an individual else Incredibly disappointed and would of sent it back had it been for my household computer but I use it at work so I can reside with it I guess.. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for selecting IOGEAR and sorry about your knowledge. If you don’t like a remote switch button, you can contemplate our GCS634U that switches through hotkey sequence. It also come with keyboard and mouse emulation so that it would lead to a quicker switch on keyboard and mouse. On top rated of that you can share your speaker with your 4 computers. I assume GCS634U will satisfy your need. If you have any question, please feel totally free to speak to our 24ǝ tech assistance at 1龢) 946-4327 and we would be glad to help you. As soon as again, thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR.
Lunette
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Review Date: 03/03/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Rapidly switching among computers without having "rediscovery". Inexpensive, good for a server area to get boxes up for remote monitoring. Unit will always default back to "channel 1". USB cables are unmarked; it seems that 1 can not reliably use a USB hub intially when connecting to a personal computer.Also, this KVM does not supply for sharp 1680 x 1050 display rates. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR and sorry about your encounter. You mentioned the unit will often default back to Port 1, I believe that would only occur only if you have all computers turned off, then you turn on any personal computer. This would occur because the KVM relies on at minimal one powered-on pc to provide power for the KVM to remain on. On the video display concern, it sounds like either you have a negative unit or the VGA monitor cable is the issue. Because this KVM is backed by IOGEAR’s three year warranty, please really feel free of charge to give our 24ǝ tech help a call at 1龢) 946-4327 and we would be glad to help you. When once more, thank you for picking IOGEAR.
Nanette
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Review Date: 02/23/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Works well, just as expected, fantastic develop good quality, nice button switch, tiny, particularly rapidly shipping newegg a+. Doesn't have screw mount holes could be a con for some, but i mounted it to my desk with double-sided tape, so no difficulty Wonderful item, rapidly shipping, Newegg A+
Weylin
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Review Date: 01/18/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Does specifically what it is advertised to do. I got tired of getting to adjust out a laptop or computer on my old two port KVM setup when I wanted to work on a third computer. Meets my needs!!! I wish there was an indicator to let you know what port you are on
Caraf
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Review Date: 01/17/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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A really reasonably priced, seemingly well created package. The cables alone are worth much more than the switch if it works for you. Didn't work for me. IOGear doesn't mention restrictions in its specs. Like no support for KVM to VGA adaptors. A 4 port USB cable KVM switch for ิ dollars and cost-free shipping. Wow. This is for me. But let me check the New Egg critiques 1st and do a little analysis. Windows, Linux and Mac compatible. OK. I personal 5 Macs and the testimonials are superior, even for us Mac illegals. And New Egg came through with its unbelievable 2 1ǘ day shipping. Too superior to be accurate. So when nothing worked, I wasn't surprised. I first hooked it up to an old PowerMac G4 that is VGA native and got absolutely nothing. So I known as IOGear tech support. In the course of conversation, they mentioned that this switch would not function effectively with KVM to VGA adaptors. For that reason my Mac Mini, and MacBook couldn't link. So why did I obtain this switch?The ironic thing is that they couldn't explain why my a single VGA machine couldn't connect. But thanks to New Egg, all it cost me was return shipping. Worth the lesson learned. It seems that no matter how considerably investigation you do, the "you messed up once more" element at some point shows up. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for selecting IOGEAR and sorry about your experience. Initial of all, I would like to tell you that our VGA KVM functions perfectly fine. In your situation, when you say KVM to VGA adapter, do you mean DVI-A to VGA adapter? Our KVM functions fine with DVI computers that’s making use of DVI-A to VGA adapters. Also, if you are making use of a DVI monitor, then you would need to make confident that your monitor is DVI-I supported otherwise the VGA’s analog signal wouldn’t go by way of. Also, if you are connecting a DVI-A to VGA adapter on the console VGA port and use a DVI cable to the DVI monitor, you would have to make positive that the DVI cable is DVI-I supported otherwise it won’t pass through the analog signal either. If you have any question, please feel cost-free to make contact with our tech assistance 7 days a week at 1龢ꏚ-4327 and we would be glad to help you. Once once again, thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR.
Shea
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Review Date: 01/08/12
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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-USB-LED lights indicate which set of inputs are in use-pushbutton remote manage with six' wire-no noticeable video degradation with 19" CRT monitor @ 1024x768-good value (after rebate & no cost shipping) -would be nice if the LED indicator lights were on the remote control rather of the wire junction box I bought this KVM for a home lab and it suits my needs incredibly well. When switching between inputs, video takes much less than a second to be up and running. Mouse/keyboard are typically ready at the very same time as the video, but occasionally take up to 6 seconds for USB devices to be recognized.Wires on the device are permanently attached and VGA & USB wires are about 4 feet lengthy, precisely as other persons stated in reviews (this was not mentioned in the tech specs when I bought). Otherwise, all other specs seemed accurate and thorough, so don't be surprised when it arrives with out wires for audio and has VGA instead of DVI ports (you won't get that at this value).
Xanthus
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Review Date: 12/31/11
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Works superbly when it functions at all.Newegg service is excellent, both on original order and on RMA. Main: The very first one worked superbly for one week, then suddenly stopped switching mouse and keyboard. The second one worked superbly for a couple of weeks, then suddenly went dead on port 1. Reliability is the principal problem; neither Newegg nor I can afford these short helpful lives.The use of separate USB cables for mouse & keyboard instead of a single cable for each basically needs one to have a USB hub, because of the little number of USB ports on a typical laptop personal computer. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for selecting IOGEAR and sorry to hear that you have concern making use of our KVM. In order for us to investigate your case better and additional efficiently, can you please give our 24ǝ Tech support team a call at 1龢) 946-4327, so that we can far better help you. We would like to appear much more in detail about the setup that you have so that we can superior troubleshoot your concern, so feel totally free to give us a call given that the KVM is backed by IOGEAR’s 3 year warranty. When once again, thank you for selecting IOGEAR.
Avalbane
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Review Date: 12/01/11
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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This product is built properly and seems unbreakable for typical use. At the moment I switch among two CCTV DVR's a laptop and an occasional desktop I may well be working on. Plug in something keyboard, mouse, wireless usb mouse, keyspan usb adapter, printer, it all works. I am really happy with this acquire as I only have an 8 foot work bench and space is restricted. The button that switches inputs on the KVM is a little flimsy and has as modest wire attached to it. definately suggest mounting this small guy to something, wall, desktop, the box that the monitor plugs into, or in my case a wall plate that I will run the wires by way of for monitor and this button, I think I am going to try to take apart the switch and wire it to a push button I will instal on the wall in a box, make issues look even a lot more qualified at my workstation. Thanks IOGEAR!
Brygida
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Review Date: 11/25/11
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Low cost and trustworthy KVM with USB support. The KVM cables and the switcher button are permanently attached to the KVM box. It's very challenging and annoying to keep the cables untangled when you can't unhook them from the KVM. I needed this for a affordable setup. If I had more income, I wouldn't devote it on this KVM. If you're on a low spending budget this is just fine. It's not technically bad... just the cables are challenging to perform with.
Gregg
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Review Date: 10/28/11
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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It works... occasionally As others have stated - great luck obtaining it to reliably work in DOS, Windows or Linux due to the emulation or whatever causes it to quit operating when switching in between machines.The largest irritation is having it function on machine 1 and switching away to an additional machine only to come back and machine 1 will maybe recognize the mouse or the keyboard... or neither 1 (until you reboot... but even that does not always work). I purchased this for my personal computer repair organization back in 2009 because I also have the older two port version which works great and has by no means suffered the difficulties I've had with this. IOGEAR definitely dropped the ball on this 1 - save yourself the hassle. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for picking IOGEAR and we apologize for your encounter. The unit you received was probably defective.Due to the fact this product is backed by IOGEAR's 3 year warranty, please really feel no cost to get in touch with our consumer support at 1-866-946-4327 or e-mail us: support@iogear.com. We will be glad to help you and process an RMA for you. When once again, thank you for deciding on IOGEAR.
Merry
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Review Date: 09/24/11
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Works awesome Cable length could be longer for USB connections
Galia
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Review Date: 08/04/11
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
Comment:
Smaller device, comes with good cables. Works effectively, and the tiny remote is extremely helpful even though I thought I'd ignore it. Modest size means that you've got cables coming out of every finish (not a dilemma for me, but think about exactly where you're going to put it) I've just been using it to run a couple of consoles, so I can't speak as to graphic image quality or even mouse use (only monitor and keyboard).
Aries
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Review Date: 08/02/11
IOGEAR GCS24U 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
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Simple plug-in-play, worked appropriate away Sometimes on switching in between machines video input gets a bit distorted or mouse and keyboard are slow to switch. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for picking IOGEAR. In regarding to your keyboard and mouse becoming switched over slow, that's becasuse the keyboard and mouse port act as direct connections to the personal computer, so whenever you switch to yet another port, it acts as you physically unplug your keyboard and mouse and plug them into the new pc. If you would like some thing more quickly switching, you can take into account our GCS632U or any KVMs that has keyboard and mouse emulation technolgy. About your video concern, is it really should not take place, you can monitor that concern to see if occurs typically. Considering that your GCS24U is backed by IOGREAR's 3 year warranty, please feel free of charge to get in touch with our 24ǝ customer support at 1龢) 946-4327, they will be glad to assist you. Thanks for selecting IOGEAR.
Ralph
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Review Date: 01/30/10
Close, but no cigar
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I have had this switch for more than eight months. It works well except for one thing ... It doen's have video emulation. When you use this switch with a system that has a dual display (one switched, the other dedicated) Windows thinks you unplugged the primary monitor and moves everything to the single remaining monitor. So, when you switch back, you have to rearrange everything again.
ssogla
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Review Date: 01/11/10
Worked very well, I'd but one again.
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I plugged it in, and it worked. I didn't even bother turning off the systems it was plugged into. I like the separate button for switching systems. This is for systems I seldom use, and I always forget the 'magic' keystrokes. I would definitely buy it again.
SkippyZ
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Review Date: 01/08/10
Great Cheap KVM
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Wish I had looked closer at the ad. This KVM has a small button that you press to change between ports. The only other lacking feature of this KVM is that each USB appliance feeds into the computers in separate USB plugs. The KVM I use at work multiplexes the attached USB devices down a single USB cable to the PC's. Aside from that this is an excellent product. What more can you ask for the price?
Dick
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Review Date: 10/10/09
Excellent product
Comment:
I am running a home built prime desktop unit, a home built Microsoft Home Server, a Dell system as a webhost and a MIRRA server. I certainly do not have room for extra monitors, keyboard and mice so the need was there. I would like to see a KVM with a mix of DVI and VGA inputs for the monitor, but I did not find such a unit. I purchased the VGA version and then use a adapter for the prime desktop. All others are VGA. The unit has been reliable and easy to use, however it would be nice to have an indicator on the remote to show which unit has been selected.
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