IOGEAR GCS634U MiniView USB KVM Switch with audio and cables

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It really works!!! Yes, believe it or not, this KVM truly operates...even with a gaming mouse (MX518). No external power required.No stupid beep when switching.Takes about 4 seconds to switch "sides". No noticeable video degradation. Highest tested was 1600x1200. It doesn't aid males and females achieve deeper levels of intimacy - one thing that would tremendously advantage our society. If you're new to KVMs, install can be a tiny tricky. Make positive you have a separate USB mouse attached directly to your Computer prior to you install the KVM or you may possibly boot to obtaining no mouse. On a single Computer, it took a reboot for the KVM to kick in. On my other Pc, it basically immediately installed all the required devices and in a couple of seconds I had mouse and keyboard.I kinda wished it had a physical button you could press to switch sides but that's not biggie.So far, I'm extremely satisfied with this unit. Considerably, considerably much better than my older IOGear KVM!

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Functions great when it functions I've been obtaining Analog "Out Of Range" errors when I switch computers. It's when I go from XP to Windows 7 that I get the error. It occurs I'd say about each and every third time I switch. It also takes place when I boot up in themorning and I boot and log off with the Windows7 computer system. When the error comes up I have to do a reset and hope it begins ok the next time. I finally gave up and disconnected it and went back to two computers on two separate desks. They got there ๖ and I got a paperweight. I emailed there support but haven't heard something back however.

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4 port KVM that is USB + sound. Affordable, detachable cables ƒ of four), low profile two cables are built in, and not detachable. Purchased this for my rack at property, and it is undertaking a great job. no power expected, and the video doesn't ghost like on other KVMs in this value range. (Got it on sale).

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It functions with one laptop or computer. I can't get the keyboard/mouse/video to switch to a different pc. When I hit the scroll-scroll mixture, absolutely nothing happens. If I do scroll-scroll-1-enter, I get 1 in my text editor on my pc. The only way I can get items to switch is by unplugging the existing laptop or computer. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR and sorry about your expertise. From your description above, it looks like you have a bad unit. Considering that this GCS634U comes with a 3 year warranty, please give our 24ǝ buyer support a call at 1龢) 946-4327 and we will be able to approach an RMA for you. When once again thank you for selecting IOGEAR and we hope you get pleasure from our GCS634U right after you obtain the new unit from RMA.

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Gives clear screen resolution. Switches reasonably rapid. nice size is similar to a mac mini. The replacement unit failed couple of days soon after the warranty expired. Will need I say more?Failed soon after two weeks. Got a replacement. Failed right after a month. I am incredibly disappointed, wishing I in no way got it. I use it for windows 7, windows xp, linux, and macmini. Usually IOgear does far better than this. I took excellent care of the unit, also it in a cool location. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR and sorry about the replacement unit turned bad on you. Since our RMA replacement unit has 90 days warranty, please feel totally free to make contact with our tech support with your ticket number at 1龢ꏚ-4327, we would be glad to method a replacement unit for you once we verify your RMA is nevertheless inside the 90 days time frame. Once once more, thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR.

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Nice console. Straightforward to switch amongst PCs A manual button to switch amongst PCs would be good. Fuzzy/blurred display with KVM I am operating 1280 x 1024 on a 18" LCD. I noticed the display is not as sharp any longer evaluate to my Belkin KVM. Luckily, this is bought at function. If I bought this for private use, I would return it for a refund. Manufacturer Response:It is incredibly unusual for us to see the video related issue on this product, simply because it does come with the IOGEAR video enhancement technology.1 speedy thing you can try is to disconnect and then reconnect the monitor cable and make certain it is firmly connected.If that does not function, please speak to IOGEAR support on this, they will difficulty shoot with you, and also swap a new unit for you if the unit is defective.Thank you for tring IOGEAR.

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Cable length is decent. Connections are solid. Keyboard switching options are nice. Operates nicely with a setup of 1 Ubuntu ƙ.10) Linux desktop, 1 Ubuntu ƙ.10)/Windows XP desktop, and 1 Windows XP laptop. Powers my Razer Copperhead just fine. Operating with a 1080p monitor nicely. Occasionally when switching the scroll wheel on my Razer Copperhead activates. Not a massive issue and not worth docking an egg. Even though it would be good if it didn't do this.Nit-choose: why challenging-wire cables to port 1 and 4 rather of 1 and 2? Why difficult-wire at all, really. But that's a nit-pick. The two "optional" cables that come with it are a good touch for someone employing less-than-4-ports. I fully agree with everyone who has mentioned anything resembling how nice it would be if this could be screw mounted. I kind of have it wedged out of the way, and that wouldn't occur if there had been easy keyhole mounts on the underside.This was an upgrade from the 2-port iogear KVM for me. I am reasonably pleased with their items.

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KVM cables included. Great video top quality. Somewhat rapidly USB switching. Customizable hot keys. two KVM cables are hardwired and would be impossible to replace if something occurred to these cables. No button on KVM to manually switch in between computers (hot key only). If you have multiple computers but only want to use 1 monitor, keyboard, and mouse to control them, a KVM is for you. I have owned a number of 4-port KVM's. The large point to appear for is video excellent. As monitors and screen resolutions have turn out to be bigger, older/cheaper KVM's are not capable of displaying the greater resolutions, or if they are, the video is out of concentrate or ghosting. PSǘ KVM's are super trustworthy and rapidly at switching, but very good PSǘ keyboard and mice are becoming tougher to locate in favor of USB. That is what lead me to obtain the IOGear KVM. I had a Zonet PSǘ KVM that was working fine, but I wanted to upgrade to a more ergonomic USB keyboard and mouse. I tried Zonet USB's model, and was not content with the video top quality at all. Based on the reviews, I purchased the IOGear, and have been happy since.

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A good solid item. Switches between my XP and Linux systems without a hitch. The audio-optional switch is a good function (you can listen to iTunes on your XP while working on your Linux).This option was a bit of overkill for my application - just two computers (not four) - but following readying the product reviews this one particular seemed particularly robust and I am not disappointed.I even like the reasonably significant size of the unit (necessary for the four connections it supports). It sits firmly on my desktop and is a nifty assistance for one of my speakers. None.

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Works as it should. The keystrokes to modify computers is a small kludgy. At initially, I couldn't get this to perform with Windows, although it worked with Linux perfectly. It turns out I had to login ahead of Windows would install the driver for the device. This is a chicken vs. egg difficulty. I couldn't login since I have a password on my user accounts. I left this plugged in and plugged in a PS2 keyboard and rebooted. Then I could login making use of the PS2 keyboard and the USB keyboard was installed and worked perfectly. I changed keyboards to one more model and had to do it all over once again, but this time I booted to protected mode and logged in as Administrator which doesn't have a password, then Windows installed the new keyboard.I wonder if I could have avoided purchasing this if I had tried the very same issue with the cheap USB to PS2 connector I tried ahead of replacing my KVM switch.

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Works excellent when its working. Immediately after 1 week port 2 on my KVM Switch produced a Blue overlay on any ocmputer connected to the switch. So yeah it broke immediately after 1 week. Do your self a favor if you buy this hold your packaging so you can get a refund when this breaks. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR and sorry about your expertise. We are sorry that you have received a unit that turned negative in a week. But that’s why we present a solid 3 year warranty producing positive you can get a good unit and be able to use it for a extended period of time. Please feel free of charge to speak to our 24ǝ tech assistance at 1龢ꏚ-4327, and we would be glad to help you with the RMA. The moment again, thank you for deciding on IOGEAR.

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It worked for Windows and a Mac Mini. It is specifically width and depth of a Mac Mini and so it fits into cable filled workspace. It does not get hot. The cables feel to be of high quality material. The color high quality did not drop due to this device. I was content to use it playing games and working. Immediately after 3 weeks of use, only port 1 functions now. Also, when switching to the Mac Mini it would take a couple of seconds for the screen to readjust. I have respect for IOGear and I am waiting a replacement. I had to take off 1 star simply because of the two issues I am experiencing. I would have tested it on a Linux box, SUSE, but I didn’t have time prior to it broke. It is a good acquire for the cost. I have had quite a few other IOGear KVM devices and this is the initial to fail.

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I'm actually digging the style, it's little, sturdy, effectively believed out. IOGEAR's help is remarkable as nicely (read other comments on what occurred), they were swift to respond rather of waiting for weeks. Packaging was fairly fantastic as effectively. No external energy supply and didn't know I would require 1. The KVM is powered by the usb cables which I believed was practical, why require an external power? Effectively turns out USB can only energy so significantly and with a far more complex keyoard like my Razer Lycosa with lights and what not, the keyboard would lose power momentarily till the USB could catch back up. This is why some much more costly KVM's come with an external energy. I didn't want to get rid of the hub so I got a external powered USB Hub and now all is effectively.Do keep this in thoughts with any usb powered KVM

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Nice looking unit. I seriously like the design and looks. I like the built in cables as effectively as choice for two a lot more. I can\'t stand the scroll-lock-enter switching. I continuously and fighting to get it to switch. i wish it just had four buttons to switch amongst computers. i under no circumstances know which laptop or computer im on and have to cycle by means of three computers to get to the one i want. If it had buttons to force which computer you want to see, it would be perfect. Also it would be good if it had its personal separate energy. Manufacturer Response:Thank you for deciding on IOGEAR and your valuable comment. If you would like to use a KVM that can do certain port switching by push button, you can take into account our GCS1734. It does almost everything the GCS634U does and far more. For instance, there are 2 peripheral sharing ports. It supports both audio and mic. It has 4 front panel pushbutton as you wish to have. And it does independence switching for KVM, audio and USB peripheral. I have attached a newegg link of GCS1734. If you have any further question, please really feel free of charge to contact our 24ǝ tech assistance at 1龢ꏚ-4327 and we will be glad to assit you. As soon as once more thank you for deciding upon IOGEAR.External Link(s): GCS1734 Newegg Hyperlink|

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I adore this KVM. The Keyboard brief cuts are good and having the capacity to switch the sound or to leave the sound connected to one particular machine is excellent. I can switch about and still listen to my streaming audio on my initial machine. It looks like a mac mini? I suppose if you had a mac mini that wouldn't be a con and it would be a good addition to your desk.

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Bought four of these for use at work to save workbench space, all operate perfectly. No cons.

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Good appear, clean style, works great with seperate wired usb keyboard and mouse. Purchased to use with Lenovo SK-8845 (USB keyboard/mouse combo - great for racked installs). Keyboard functions but no mouseǘ port USB Hub when plugged into keyboard port. Keyboard/Mouseǘ Port USB Hub function when plugged into mouse port, but can't switch in between servers. Referred to as tech support with no luck. <Scroll Lock> <Scroll Lock> <Enter> commands only transform systems if issued thru the keyboard port. Tech told me they in no way have tested with a combo keyboard/mouse setup. Strange given most KVMs are used with servers mounted in a rack with such a keyboard. Looking to return. Great for household use Manufacturer Response:Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and sorry about your knowledge. From your description above, you could have a negative unit. Due to the fact this unit is backed by IOGEAR's 3 year warranty, please give our tech help a contact 7 days a week at 1龶ꏚ-4327, and we would be gald to assist you with an RMA. As soon as once again, thank you for picking IOGEAR.

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Value when compared to this unit's functionality. USB, audio, and VGA for half of the value of quite a few other units but with the identical USB bandwidth and video high quality of higher-end units. I have no troubles with VGA ghosting, no troubles with USB bandwidth, and no matters switching amongst PCs. I use this for three PCs, two of which have USB and audio connected, and one particular of which has just the VGA video connected. It switches among all just fine. Far more improtantly, I have a wireless mini-keyboard that contains a touchpad and hooks up by means of a single USB receiver. In the keyboard port, each the keyboard and touchpad perform flawlessly. I also have a wireless mouse with a USB receiver attached to the mouse port and that functions fine as well. My other I/O Gear two-port switch by no means worked properly with the touchpad of the mini-keyboard, but this 4-port functions perfectly with it. I have no regrets in purchasing this switch. Two of the KVM's ports are permanently attached to the unit (unless you truly want to break it open and do some soldering). This isn't necessarily a poor issue, since you'd use this box for at least two PCs, but it does limit becoming in a position to swap in cables to get longer reaching connections or if and when the original ones fail. It's not a massive concern if 6' is long enough for two of your PCs. Also, I don't genuinely care for white devices with white cables, but it sits under my desk, so I don't see it. Finally, the keyboard combination to toggle is a little annoying (Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock, Enter). For me, pressing Scroll Lock on my mini-keyboard indicates holding down its Function (Fn) crucial, pressing Scroll Lock twice, then letting go and pressing Enter. Even even though there is no manual way to switch PCs, this is a thing I can reside with for this unit's flawless functionality and overall performance. DVI is much additional prevalent, but we'll never ever see a DVI-based answer that contains all of this unit's functionality for the identical cost. DVI takes additional circuitry to let all of the attached systems know they're connected to the same monitor type when we switch back and forth in between PCs.

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Doesn't require power supply so much less cables, easy installation,sound,and most importandly.....it works! At times the choice keys fall idle and you have to go with rotation but no massive deal its only 4 computers. Following waisting 4 hours with other problematic switches I finally found one particular that functions.

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Very great item for the cost and a quite nice design fits away out of sight. Having the cables included saves time. Can't believe of any I am incredibly pleased with the product Given the reality that my kids Play World of Warcraft with this device in use the monitor, keyboard and mouse response is not an issue.

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Handles up to four computersComes with ALL cables required to hook up four computers None for me, see other thoughts I read the critiques on this KVM and was curious about the wireless mouse dilemma everybody was getting. Thankfully, I have the Logitech MX700 which makes use of a power brick rather of the USB port for power. Due to the fact of this external power provide, my wireless mouse works perfectly with this KVM. I didn't mind the 2 built in cables given that this KVM is great for the value

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This is a reasonably priced keyboard-mouse-video-sound switch. Two of the 4 cables can be removed if you only have two computers attached. The switch does not require external power. It's greatest to not have this switch in the video stream when installing Ubuntu. Apparently the "read data about video monitor" commands do not perform appropriately when the video is routed by way of this switch. Ubuntu will install just fine, but the video screen size may well be incorrect.

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initial one particular functions good on my function bench troubles becoming recognized in just about every bios; unlike quite a few low cost KVMs speedy and easy switching is lag no cost. This second a single is going to run my personal network training lab going for network certs and this little fella is so interoperable there is no cause to try something else As for the mounted cables getting an concern I would consider if you are putting in a four port KVM you would use at least two cables? only 1 con; that I tried cheap KVMs ahead of and got Cheap KVMs cost me various times as considerably locating this one particular as this KVM price. I recommend this for any tiny atmosphere, test lab, or operate bench. The automobile switch function is excellent for monitoring many installations at when.

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This is a exceptional item. I've connected 4 systems to it and it's operating wonderful.In contrast to other KVM switches I've owned in the past, the cables are not bulky and hard to hide. One more bonus, no separate power connection. This sits unobtrusively on my desk and does it job. I haven't encountered anything that bugs me but.

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Love the potential to have all my computers conntected to 1 source for keys, mouse, and monitor. The potential to play sound from one more machine whilst keys and monitor control another are wonderful. appears to have concerns retaining the resolution of my Mac Mini. When I swap to a different laptop or computer, and then swap back it takes the screen a couple seconds before it corrects itself. Also, resizes the application windows that are open when it resizes. Nothing too painful though.