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IOGEAR 2-Port USB VGA Cable KVM Switch with Cables and Remote, GCS22U

Item: IOGEAR 2-Port USB VGA Cable KV...
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23% of users say that: Product works great, works, works fine, works perfectly. Monitor works fine, work great, worked fine, works great. Kvm works perfectly, works well, works great, works fine. Keyboard work fine, works, works great, works well. 3% of users noticed that: Cable are short, is very thin, are a little stiff, are too short. Mouse were no longer functional, are reversed, worked, is glitchy. Computer work, is off, has been a pain, worked with one of the two. Screen has now started flashing, was initially black on my pc, keeps going blank, will sometimes come up for a few seconds properly.

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positive 2494

great • works great • works • works fine • works perfectly • works well • good • love • works flawlessly • worked fine • worked great • perfect • works as advertised • work great • is great • like • worked • worked perfectly • nice • excellent • very good • no problems • awesome • just works • works very well • works like a charm • was easy to install • recommend • highly recommend • works ok • is awesome • works as expected • would be nice • work fine • works as described • was easy to set up • no issues • very happy • does the job • working • works good • work well • has worked flawlessly • very convenient • simple • does what it says • is perfect • fine • works fantastic • amazing • easy to use • would work • cheap • does work • works just fine • returned • works as it should • was great • worked well • very pleased • happy • job • does exactly what it says • wish • easy to install • works better • better • works perfect • does it • worked very well

negative 1134

doesn't work • did not work • didn't work • stopped working • will not work • was defective • very annoying • was not working • does not work • would not work • bad • to work • works sometimes • works • is terrible • did not • not tested • piece of junk • failed • same problem • tried • wouldn't work • skip • not worth the hassle of returning • stopped working completely • doesn't work at all • breaks • quite annoying • could be a problem • has stopped working • did not work properly • expensive • quit • doesn't seem to work • would not work correctly • truly sad • did not work well • dead • solved a problem • is very frustrating • would work • annoying • won't work • turns out • the fault of the adapter companies • is not acceptable • is limited on movement • not required • presents an awkward aesthetic • feels like we basically have a monitor to spare • suck • don't see • crazy annoying • out of mouse emulation mode • carries between both machines • replug • not going to work • desyncs • appears to be junk • doesn't stress the point • just didn't see they were there • doesn't • stays asleep • didn't seem to make it • windows or a macbook • had ethernet and audio jacks • has a default mode with the ports to emulate a mouse adn keyboard • is very very frustrating • just really finicky • took about 5 minutes

monitor

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positive 171

big • mouse • large • extended • run dual • connected • works fine • work great • 3 • worked fine • works great • great • higher resolution • native resolution • looks great • looks flawless • behind my • 2k • supports 0 • going to an hp desktop • flawlessly • with my two pc towers • 2560x1440 • nice big • expensive high-resolution • four • utilize • required cables • switch between two pcs • rid • to a laptop and a pc • works alright • blurry • huge 27 inch • shared between a dell inspiron • will buy • are all hdmi • same resolution • was fine • will stay in sleep mode • is outstanding • going to watch the latest weather trends • is hdmi • booted up from a cold start • is packaged with a software disk • have been removed • between a pc and laptop • swapped in a brand new one • will come on • would work perfectly • multiple • oddly enough • will fade to black • fit two • sole • is connected to the booting pc • between my desktop pc • no issues • appear and disappear • connected to both my windows pc • connected to one dvi port • is a dell ultrasharp 2209wa • super size • works very well • are connected via hdmi • easily connects two cpus • between a mac mini • is 1920x1080 • was awesome • mice and

negative 128

off • only one • need one • has multiple inputs • shuts off every 5 minutes randomly • flashes on and off • is plugged into the switch • just flickers indefinitely • stays mostly blank • stays black • would not work with the windows pc • would display no signal message • no • works quickly • would not wake up • goes black • was entirely covered in green • is a connection • will flicker black • is always distorted • will loose some resolution • swapped • only worked for • would go black • blacks out • works completely fine.too late to return • was inconsistent • between a mac mini • does not pick up an active display signal • goes to sleep permanently • is the only way to reconnect • plugged into the other end • is not distorted • directly connected to one notebook • molded into the box • turns off • connects my two computers to one • blacks out for a split second • mess • was connected to the other while booting • shows no signal • continuously blinks • switch back • will go blue • bigger 4k • was weak • won't wake up • no room • between two laptops • did not want to share • are plugged into the kvm switch • plugged into both computers • connected to the kvm switch • directly connected to the docking station • is still there.1a • will only switch to one computer • would not recognize • nothing but noise • still switches • disappears from the source machine • does not always change with the mouse and keyboard • kept on flickering • switch to 1 • generic • will switch to the selected computer • occasionally • low-resolution • often blacks out for a few seconds • would show flashing snow • is still connected when switching away from a computer

kvm

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positive 152

great • good • works perfectly • best • works well • works great • nice • very good • switches over the years • decent • switch • works fine • works very well • dual-view • is worth every penny!!!computers • supports the monitor is powered on protocol when disconnected • has worked flawlessly • supports all standard resolutions • pro • is much easier than digging the server • switches good • is really good • switch as well • perfect • super nice • works pretty fast!after three weeks • work right • worked well • have been using a ps2 • no hassle • very decent • cheap • works flawlessly • may be of value • pretty cheap • was exactly what we needed for switching between our personal computer • switch was the answer • work perfectly • excellent • switch was a doa • never experienced issues • is handling my four work workstations • perform exactly as i had hoped • work well • is very solid • consistent • perfection • is different • needed to switch between two desktops • much faster • absolute hassle • work good • is probably ok • based on reviews • reliable • worked • respond much faster • zero problems • has a very nice button • work the right way.6 • better • works exactly like • took over for far less • is works better • does the trick • last • met my need • is not at fault • works mostly as expected • switch for some time

negative 120

does not work • requires something to be plugged in to both usb ports • switch to swap back • does not pick up my logitech mouse • would only recognize the default functions • solution by iogear • is booting up • draws enough power to switch a keyboard • doesn’t work with my mechanical keyboard • drops the keyboard • adds static / popping • wouldn't recognize my keyboard and mouse simultaneously • going bad • own power source • is connected to jumps around • most temperamental pieces of computer equipment • doesn't work at high resolutions • issue • doesn't tell a computer there's a monitor connected • doesn't support hotkey • was used to connect a monitor via hdmi • will begin to intermittently freeze the keyboard/mouse • switches forever • does not occur • switch on my windows 10 pc • switch never had this problem • won't work with either of them • does not function as intended • started acting up • not displaying properly • don't take the risk • same problem • work computer and home pc • not form • has problems • has keyboard • one replaced • have had difficulty with flickering or fuzzy displays • is not high quality • does not work with logitech wireless kb • has issues • switches inject noise/lines • was causing red ghosting • defective • is different than turning off an attached monitor • has been switched over • switch up to the docking station • will not reconnect the audio • does not work with my mac running yosemite • not an issue • tries to do a few clever things • switch questionable.4 • highly aggravating • has two usb ports on the front • doesn't support edid monitors • switches fail from trendnet • switches sooner • do not work with wireless keyboard • was causing all sorts of usb throughput issues • are ridiculously expensive • did not function with a mac mini • not too happy • switches • will not drop the connection • should simply switch which set of signals • didn't like • died • switch up to it • switch had issues • switch for about a month and a half

keyboard

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mouse • work fine • ergonomic • no issues • able to use • natural • works • works great • works well • close • hooked up both desktops • run • nor mouse were recognized • can function as an unpowered hub • modern • flawlessly • will work • still works • normal • is greate • is backlit • mouse with our laptops and desktops • is working on both devices • pleasure • works fine • runs both the mouse • worked right off • work with both the laptop and computer • effortless • mouse combo • almost always enables • with no issues • i gladly did • sure • make sure • mouse to the kvm • great for you • work correctly • touch of a button • must be usb devices • operate from a single usb connection • is compatible with both • seamlessly switch • mouse between three systems • good • between my work laptop • are usb • backlit • still able to use • functional • you need • rigs flawlessly • seen to switched pc • transfer fine • intact • mouse with one button • seamlessly it allows the use of a wireless mouse • advanced functionality • is quick • natural ergonomic • works perfectly • works as advertised • work perfectly • is detected fine • work laptop • are 100% stable • reliable • worked - monitor • option of sharing the monitor between devices • always recognizes

negative 119

didn't work • no • could not use • would not work • stops working • mouse • only switching • corsair • generic • disconnected • crippling • not found error • left working • non-gaming • lit up • only worked on one pc • didn't function at all • works • only one • shortcut • stopped working completely • repeated connect/disconnects • small delay • replaced • sometimes loses • kept failing • has two usb connectors • doesn't lightup • stopped working • using had problems with the keyboard emulation • half • near • mice • is plugged into the hub • terrible • knocks • were not recognized • into the other usb port • work around the problem • don't work • hard • between computers • worked • nor the mouse would operate • with a scroll lock • did not • is not working • was 50/50 • may not play so well • unfortunate • between two different machines • works on pc • not on mac • has only two usb ports • was disconnected • merges • plugged in or my mouse • not only a natural • issues • was being slightly underpowered • was impossible due to space limits • constantly disconnected • did not work • has stopped responding on all computers • would switch over after pressing the button • works with basic • didn't need • mouse between desktop and laptop computer • very small hard to see icons • would not function

switch

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positive 129

works well • works great • great • excellent • good • works fine • reliable • convenient • nice • is quick • was easy to set up • is great • is perfect • does the job • has a couple features • is on a long cable • works • starts working properly.-- • enables you to switch back • amazing • does its job • works reliably • perfect • seamlessly • able to work on both • has been perfect paired up with a logitech wireless keyboard • has worked like a dream • bigger • awesome • can quickly • good looking • is a lot nicer than keyboard commands • was designed to work directly with the port • is nice alternative to using keyboard keys • great basic • flawlessly • works ok • was a great buy • is a great advantage • works seamlessly • work all the time • is on a separate wire six feet long • has a dedicated usb port • is now working as advertised • worked • works every time • works with the docking station • is controlled • does come with documentation • worked just like it should • worked perfectly • is pretty simple • has worked out very well • is stable • is strong • awesome all day • is separate from the wires • love • static-free • has a light • plenty of cable to reach • had worked fine • working very well • works exactly • worked for about 10 days • is relatively fast • is amazing • works flawlessly • is all i needed • works smoothly

negative 77

is small • will wake them up • connected to • gave me video signal • doesn't manage the display ids between the two systems • doesn't work • didn't even work • is powered through your pcs • doesn't recognize my corsair keyboard • not so much • does not maintain any sort of heartbeat • is passive instead of active • gets lost in desk clutter • not find • will not recognize it • continues to power my track ball • easy to hide all the connection cables • would not work- • could not guarantee • little slower • comes in very handy • is delayed • won't wake the computer • cannot handle high definition transmission • is going in the trash • doesn't get 5 stars • don't use • would do the trick • sits inconspicuously on my deski • emulates generic input devices for bootup compatibility • does nothing • seems a little flaky • neither of these concerns • unable to successfully • quit working • without • doesn't bother me • slightly laggy • installed in no time • is not on the box itself • changes to a different computer • need to be reset • little clicky • quickly • is flimsy • does work • not the • did not like my monitor • ended up returning • was pretty tedious • has trouble picking up inputs • hides away nicely • ever function properly • has some delays • will briefly display one computer • has this problem • should relay full power from the computer • initiated • isn't on the physical box • finally died • always occurred in a second or two • would always take less than two seconds to complete • is hard-wired for vga • is only for 'pc • have resolved itself • hide • does exactly what it claims to: switches keyboard • takes power from either computer • is not a toggle switch • slightly less painful

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positive 104

great • amazing little • works well • works perfectly • works • great little • works fine • worked with adapters • is capable of passing through an externally powered usb hub • absolutely • designed • works mostly as advertised • work very well • very useful • takes up almost no space • more like a powered usb hub w/ display • is outstanding • good • works now • connected my two mac mini • 5 star • seem to work perfectly • does a good job switching audio • are great • very satisfied • works for me • gets the basics done • awesome • is working very nicely • just to be safe • was the perfect solution • handy • is easy to use • amazing • fantastic • is compact • never had an issue • worked flawlessly • is the perfect solution • perfect little • really nice • experienced • terrific • stay far away • really happy • newer • very good • is great • is powered up • last longer • allows you to hook up 2 pc • no issues • all three recognized • three stars • works as intended • owned several • detected the keyboard automatically with no real delay • worked perfectlyto • very impressive • works exactly as advertised • sound • is on each position • kudos to iogear • comes with a push button device • very reliable • useful • does exactly what i wanted • comes with the • will work • are usb compliant

negative 79

stopped working • limitation • is incapable of doing what the manual and web site • emulation vs non-emulated • do not have this requirement • can't reboot every time • produces a flicker on the monitor • is not compatible with my logitech g300s mouse • makes it worse than difficult • causes software • wasn't recognizing • requires 2 usb cables • worked poorly • was incompatible with the mac mini • works poorly • is not compatible with windows 10 • would not switch between them • do not recommend • is supposed to eliminate once • with simple one button switch • no longer responds to keyboard switching • concerning issue • fault • is terrible • is bulky • has caused many more headaches • stop communicating with the keyboard and or mouse • is turned on when the selector • problem • may cause a pc to revert to an initial lower-resolution mode • not tried • kills the clutter • would connect • saves the trouble • could be an issue • is small • doesn't work • not a flaw • run 1080p through the switch • does not need batteries or power adapters • is plug • could not have been simpler to set up • possible to have 4 dvr's controlled by 1 mouse • switching was required • did not kick on • defaults to the number one • able to easily switch between my home computer • fail to switch • is not compatible with my monitor • can't make it a whole year without dying • draws power from the system usb • turned on • no need to manually swtich • stays powered via the computers • will work other than the basic 102 keysthe description • did not function properly • persistence - fail • is a minor problem • do not get recognized.2 • should be called a kv plus sound switch • doesn't seem to want to wake it up • don't work on either • i have my computers connected • seems to have broken • switched off before setting up • did not work • allowed me to connect a number of different systems • careful • length • two issues

kvm switch

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positive 93

works great • works perfectly • good • better • best • works very well • excellent • does the job • works fine • is great • worked well • easy to use • is just what i needed • works flawlessly • reconnects everything • haven't had any issues • has been working perfectly • affordable stopgap • do more cleanly • was easy to setup/configure • worked beautifully • pretty good • surprising • was my solution • works well • pretty decent • works as advertised • works perfectly fine • seems alright • hooked this one up • works • is rated higher • easy to connect • capable • win 10 computer • worked wonders • is inexpensive • hooked up easily • reliable • was the perfect answer • very nice • works as expected • was easy to install • would work • has proven to work quite well • is a must • last longer • very easy to hook up • worked perfectly • was just what i needed • allows me to use a single keyboard • recommend • is easy to use • works out of the box • was exactly what i needed • was easy to setup • glad • great • isn't bad • has no frills • worked immediately • was the answer • perfect • is fantastic • mixes & matches • supports the level of audio • has worked very satisfactorily • is very convenient • easier • was easy to set up

negative 56

is the issue • little • works for a little while • introduces so much noise • used between old and new pc • were at opposite ends of the laptop • worst • hooked up to both my computers • doesn't work with the monitor • developed some signal interference • does not provide that • lets him flit about with different displays • could not cut it • handles both those issues • is hidden under the desk • did not work • could not get that mac's signal back • didn't have the proper connections • will have some glitch • is not able to work with mouse properly • work correctly • is powered down • doesn't work in my environment • had nothing but problems • is allowing me to go back • not impressed • is another pos • doesn't accurately display the borders of each computer's desktop • beats constantly switching cables • didn't work(tried troubleshooting • was failing • fine • does not allow the mac to run • is not 100% compatible with hdmi • wonky • lose functionality • is hidden under my desk • was no less work • noticeably degrades the quality of display • is not an iogear product • is not a usb data • no need • no prior experience • only allows for vga monitor connections • is designed to work with wired components • allows me to use the 21 apple cinema display • has two usb inputs • does not recognize a wireless usb • didn't work • switching between the computers a few times each day • would not handle the resolution • restarted my pc • running into each machine • has zero switching time

laptop

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work • worked fine • latitude • runs windows 10 • helps me connect my work • for work • running two • with ease • setup • has no problem • works perfect • after plugging in for this to work • at work • connected my dell • many • plugged • works ok • can detect the monitor perfectly • hooked up • has vga port • are running windows 7 professional • works seamlessly • needed to toggle • lots • at the same time • small win 8.1 • with xp • eliminates a lot of • well • i use with this switch • work one day a week • can work with your personal monitor/keyboard/mouse • are pulling daily work • very nice • has a displayport • are fairly new • no issues • can be kept on a lower shelf • for smartboard projection and control • was done • worked just great • pro • whs 2011 box have a vga port • sits to my right side • connected to it • out of meetings • for more than a month • precision

negative 42

work • cannot detect the monitor brand • not with a • doesn't have two usb • have one usb port on each side • sends video to three screens • i could install any software • has one usb port • runs windows 10 • not my • has a displayport 1.1a graphics output • plugged into a docking station • goes to sleep • not so great • has only one usb port • won't work • is slow • without the kvm • hook up to my monitor • running windows 7 • is used in a docking station • runs linux • without a glitch • with a docking station • is plugged in instead of on battery • connected to a docking station • flickering • instantly switches back to its internal screen • have ports on opposite sides • wasn't suited for my needs • struggled to install drivers for my usb devices • still suffered from the aforementioned problem with the monitor • has 1 usb port on each side • has only one usb plug on the same side • is a lag after pressing the button to switch back to it • uses a hp docking station • very small • unpowered • shutdown • does not reach • very annoying

price

97 2

great • good • was right • reasonable • is right • is reasonable • low • was good • is great • was very good • can't beat • was quite reasonable • works great • fair • reflects quality of product • is pretty decent • so long • very good • is cheaper than fry's • best buyhighly

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positive 55

compact • effective • great • will last for a long time • behaved the same exact way • works as required • is a victory of design over functionality • nice looking • working perfectly • was pretty robust • is good • pretty nice • has a three-year warranty • better quality • are accurate • allows me to run both • pretty good • 5v supply • has performed flawless • shares my mouse • good quality • does the trick quite well • seems pretty well built • better gcs932ub • can keep to himself • is great • connects two computers through dvi to one monitor • does perform its basic function of • works flawlessly • is working flawlessly • is very nicely styled • works as advertised • arrives.---- original review • work great • makes it possible • nice small compact • ease of setup • great little • worked for me right out of the box • is relatively inexpensive • is well made • was for my personal use • wouldn't mean much • is simple • does the job well • solely for speaker sharing • better • with a remote to switch between computers • is simplicity itself • very happy • will last a while • was perfect

negative 36

defective • malfunctioning • did not work • offered to rma • starts to get glitchy • fault • could bad • arrived in non working condition • would maintain the correct pin out • is defective • was cheaper with the video added as a kvm switch • top • gets power • didn't draw any current on my first attempt • started loosing my mouse periodically • bad • requires 2 usb connections • failed in the first two weeks • seemed to start malfunctioning • are a little buggy • only works half-way • simply lights up to show you which set of cables • i got was defective • did not work when installed • kept slipping off the desk • just reach past the keyboard to switch machines • needs 2 usb ports • goes to a projector • was not tested • fail • utilizes a simple wired push button to toggle • is not for technofiles • requires two usb ports

iogear

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thanks • support • highly recommend • thank you • is simple to install • never had problems • should be more clear • gcs1942 displayport kvm • has been truly the best • is clearly the best • need to get their description straight • needs to clearly state • doubt • liked • makes them • kvm • includes instructions • has never posed any issues • worked just fine • lived up to their commitment • wants to make this right • better way to inform potential buyers • big fan • fan • is going in reverse • is wonderful • have been wonderful • needs to work on their customer service • is by far the best • has met this need with the gcs72u • never had issues • makes a cable assembly • produces excellent product • keep • advertises 4-foot cables • makes a good product • builds quality gear • technical support • recommend • makes great little units • is looking into this issue • researched • better job with the mouse/keyboard emulation modes • thanks again • won't kibosh • has a very helpful • knowledgeable support team • like • stumbled • good • great • has performed almost flawlessly • handled the wireless setup • has had some great customer reviews • has increased a few notches • won't buy anything iogear • is very easy to use • very effective • makes pretty good products • is doing something right • reassemble my setup

negative 25

has never steered me wrong • stuck • sorry • was no longer working properly • switch requires 2 usb ports on each computer • doesn't warn customers up front • cannot correct the problem • wrong • ignored my operating environment • not the fault • has deflected blame back to the consumer • doesn't make such a thing • sends me a out of the box bad switch • tells me to return it • takes up two ports • doesn't have the hotkey function • looses a star • does not work • never buy anything • can't seriously expect all wireless users • makes no promises about wireless • lesson not to buy • doesn't give me any trouble using 1680x1050 resolution • does not have a documented function to undo this • switch avoids this vmware problem

everything

83 2

works great • works fine • worked fine • works well • worked • works • work fine • worked the first time • worked just fine • works as it should • working • works as desired • is working • switched correctly • is displayed • working properly • little fuzzier • comes back up with no problems • is moved around like the resolution • has been working smoothly

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convenient • works well • will do • love • switching between them with the press • is easy to use • is convenient • was bigger • is always better than keyboard controll • can be placed in a convenient location • is much easier • makes it quick • easy to switch computers • works fast • easy to switch • has nice long cord • nice • count in my head • has a long cable • right on my desk • is handy • wears out quickly • wait time • has a long enough cord • with a long • makes it great • has a rubberized bottom • works almost too well at switching • is easily clickable • has a nice small • nifty • is easy to find • is very light • works fine • easily reached location • does the switching job

negative 36

small • little • enough • were noisy • would not work • is about 10+ seconds • forgot to click • won't wake • push • don't mind • somewhere on your desktop • makes it so you don't have to remember some arcane keyboard combination • does the switching is obviously powered • switch to change devices • flimsy • tethered • is slightly recessed • goes to the next one • can be placed near a keyboard • is pretty flimsy • on the old one finally went • switch from one computer • same as 2 postage stamps • isolated • is a click type button • took some getting used to • doesn't break every time you turn around • is kinda lame • being sensitive • is pressed • does not work the moment the computer is booted • rather than keyboard combinations

resolution

44 28

full • great • 1920x1080 • high • normal • 1920x1200 • carries over to all machines connected • is the same • 2560x1440 • higher • low • is no big deal • quick refresh • good • run different • last • custom • small • max • keep adjusting

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49 20

recommend • definitely recommend • highly recommend • love • would recommend • like • is definitely going back • does work • must • delightfully please • make up • works ok • works...barely • return • very impressed • no complaints • hardly recommend • highly suggest • does exactly that • don't buy

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setup

57 9

easy to • was easy • easy • simple • was very easy • works great • was a breeze • quick • had easy • super easy • is two desktop pc's • pro • flawless • not cluttered • very easy • is relatively compact • convenient • easy to plug in my laptop • worked right out of the box • no additional steps or software

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works fine • work • hooked up • switch all inputs • works just fine • without hassle • flaky results • dual boot • are in cabinets • were longer • setup with a docking station • share a keyboard and mouse • switch 3 • powered up • works well • mac • seamless trasition • can see everything no problem • works great • work provided • able to switch between • really convenient • completely finish installing drivers for the kvm • was nice • acknowledges the microsoftkeyboard special function keys • running this most likely will not be an issue • switching • funky driver dependent products • does as well • able able to access • could coexist • was brand new • worked fine • went well • works fourpointsurround • new

negative 24

was in the #1 slot • doesn't work consistently • has never been such a breeze • isn't able to load the drivers • resolution issue • would minimize the active window during the switch • would have more trouble with third-party peripherals • has 2 monitors • solves the problem • is windows 7 • failed to pass the post test • will not run when connected to the iogear unit • no led lights • not currently selected will occasionally • produces noise for other audio devices • hard disk • working again • goes into sleep mode • old • did not have a problem • don't come out of sleep mode • did not recognize the mouse • connectivity issues with either the mouse or keyboard • will hesitate or require rebooting

quality

53 5

good • great • very good • high • decent • higher • remember • seemingly low • none the less • very nice • works very well • is evident every time • professional • fine • easy to set-up • works great • was a little better • keep up • better • works like a champ

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item

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great • arrived quickly • good • works great • works flawlessly • arrived safe • plugged into the hub will receive power • does crazy things • is just like the picture • works just as expected • excelent • does all that it's supposed to do • rolled the dice • worked great • needs to have a longer lead for the speakers • shipped on time without any damage • works as expected • delivered on schedule • awesome • works very well

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install

47 4

easy to • easy • very easy to • simple to • very simple • works perfectly • works pretty well • works well • relatively easy to • worked effortlessly • works great • works perfectly first try • worked perfectly • well made • effortless • super easy to • is easy:- connect the included button to the kvm • is straightforward • simple • worked like a champion

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desktop

29 16

has graphic card • is able to auto select the right driver.during computer sleep mode • are within a couple feet of each other • • are hooked up • does give out • is for personal • seamlessly work • with 24monitor to my right • work fine • i like to switch between • work perfectly • running windows 7 • upgraded win 7 • is fine • to replace old faithful • run 24/7 • little easier • computers • extend my laptop monitor across both screens

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this switch

31 15

works great • works as advertised • really like • did the trick • works with dongles that control both keyboard and mouse • was exactly what i was looking • absolutely perfect • works well • is easy to use across any computer • is priced very well • exceeds my expectations • allows me to use one monitor • very happy • do the trick nicely • not very apparent • highly recommend • enjoying • be quite useful • really is easy to install and use • gives you a button

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issue

30 13

no • zero • work without • alleviated • not a significant • simple to install • run into some kind of • proves permanent • without

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installation

34 7

easy • was easy • is easy • ease • was a breeze • works fine • advanced • was straight forward • is clear and simple • was hooking up my computers • simple • worked right out of the box • effortless • super easy • works perfectly • was quick • painless • works as designed • quite simple • was simple

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it's

27 14

ok • actually true or not • worked flawlessly • working as designed • already flaked out • then necessary to switch to that pc • done its job perfectly • performing very well • powered off of the usb connection • okay • working • worked great • working perfectly • very cost effective • been smooth sailing • been working great • working well • made to switch a monitor • been a good purchase • dedicated button switch

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switching

26 13

is fast • is quick • easy • very fast • quick • smooth • is reasonably fast • is instantaneous • super fast • is very easy • works really fast • accurate • is instantly • works very easily • great • works ok • is flawless • happens a lot faster

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wireless keyboard

24 11

combo • mouse • mouse combo • supports • work well • is connected to windows 10 desktop • works with • works great • well with both laptops • works • without issues • worked well • came with a single usb receiver • is a challenge at best • windows xp desktop • work laptop • mouse plus a printer • duly work • intention

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review

23 10

positive • good • decent • helpful • ever • sufficient • fabulous • glowing • are right • original • echo • naturally read • high • negative • qualified so-so • great • is helpful • short • update • zero-star

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problem

19 12

no • neither resolved

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cable

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are long enough • were longer • are sturdy • were plenty long • were long enough • great • works fine • are long • are plenty long • are plenty long enough • are integrated with the unit • is generously long • look good • works as expected • have to be so long • shorter • inexpensive- easy to set up- sufficient • plenty • were all long • are built-in • were detachable • solid • not flimsy • coming out of the monitor • gives enough • are decently long • were the right length • is convenient with a switch/button to switch control between computers • fit securely • better • are connected correctly • was great • fast • responsive • are slighly long • are good • were checked • are a good lengththe remote button • lot • were about a foot longer • should work well • are included • no issues • just long enough • were 3 feet long • lengths ample for my needs • are quite huge • bulky • was a bit longer • included for a lot less • quality • are designed for the back of a workstation • comes with a button • was able to hook both systems up to one monitor • are color coded • neat lines • are of quality • fit snugly • cons • enough • is long enough • have more than adequate length • are really long • recommended • could be about a foot longer • very long • are nicely build • are strong • don't feel cheep • were really cheap

negative 103

are short • is very thin • are a little stiff • are too short • no • are only 4' or 5' long • can be very close • won't span that distance • enough slack to plug in both usb • minor flaw • chewed • short • are hard mounted • will rip braking the switch toggle • are a bit stiff • tried changing • long unwieldy • are heavy • go up • long thin • out of luck • running away from each other and not lay parallel • connections • didn't work smooth • has 2 usb connectors • would have been a foot or two longer • is so thin • plug into each host • are slightly heavy • cumbersome • just a personal problem • are tied/molded together • leaving short length to connect to system • lets me just push a button • don't help clean up the rat's nest factor behind my machinesi • lenght • was not quite long enough • make for quite a mess • downside • are quite unsightly • can't interchange • saves me the hassle • swapped • needed are connect to the switching device • simply didn't work • has a keyboard symbol printed • incorporates the inputs from the keyboard • swapping out • are so heavy • very nasty knot • weren't long enough to reach both sides • pull it down • are attached directly to the device • thin • easily damaged • are clearly color coded to match your computer inputs • is connected to the pc or mac • is too short • were a bit stiff • still switch back and forth • is stretched across the top.- the logitech setpoint driver/software doesn't re-initialize right away • splitting out from the vga cable • are just dangling free • are a tad short • are logically connected (usb • close together • nothing wrong • extra • don't detach • isn't mentioned in the specs

mouse

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work great • worked fine • work fine • will work fine • works • was recognized • is possible with the kvm switches • works fine • are rgb or use power • is programmable • would work right • worked great • work about as expected • elite • work laptop • was smooth • work off the same usb dongle • started to work correctly • sure beats having my desk cluttered • easy • seamless • effortless • switch immediately without issues • running to each cpu • ran a test • good fast • work well • sure • make sure • work correctly • switch over as well • seems to work right away • are fully functional • comfortable • are usb • worked very well • worked without any issues • much better • without borders • still works • switched between towers easily • seen to switched pc • are responsive • work • ergonomic • between two computer easily • is quick • work perfectly • work will on both systems • was connected to • will jump around every once • worked perfectlyfine • specialized • are located about in the middle • dedicated • very fast • work ok • $40 • took up more space • able to use • very standard • is working perfectly • full size • as well • are working after being configured • work just fine • were available immediately • works just fine • laser • optical

negative 98

didn't work • no • stop working • were no longer functional • switched to another • would do this • are reversed • most basic • worked • stopped working • did not fully switch over • is glitchy • would not function correctly • does not work properly • is not recognized • was very erratic • is not simple enough • piece of garbage • would not work on the second computer • replaced • kept jerking • would go very erratic • running off my company laptop • is not consistently usable • directly into my gaming machine • may be unresponsive • do not work properly • lurches around unpredictably • doesnt pickup on switches • wasn't even recognized • would only track side to side • are barely a few weeks old • will become unusable • comes back • goes dead • behaved extremely erratic • properly • is on • was not working • failed to work with windows 8.1 • dropping out often • will lose connection/power • comes back after a bit • has to be plugged in directly into the port • not have to pull out • don't work • didn't work on this device • was no longer set on hyperspeed • refused to respond • never had problems • just acted as ordinary devices on the pc • will not work • could not get • quit responding • did not work on computer #4 • started responding erratically • became erratic • didn't turn on • reading unintended gestures • monitors • switch from one computer • did not work • very poorly • would not work • would eventually work • going dead • work • moves • off my desk • very standard

computer

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personal • works great • good • really simplified • clean • lots • is easy • recognizes the display without any issues • work fine • pretty basic • runs all the time • are close in proximity • able to toggle • great • can share between one set • is active also helps • is active • easy to switch • will end up with the same cursors • moves fast • operate from the same monitor • much easier • showed a yellow tint • are connected to the internet • is sooooo much better • is very fast • kvm switch this inexpensively • no problems • depends no doubt • work • are nestled in their docks • hooked up • has all of my documents • are off • can have a bit more continuity • very easy to switch • new • are great • has multiple ways to switch • is seamless using either the keyboard • is extremely fast • very well • allows me to toggle between two • shifting between • marvelous!working • was patient • work issued • stays on • i had my own • would be easier • is connected to your mouse • would work fine • versatility • effortless • guy recommended this product • per the last instruction • uses dvi • very bright • built • are as follows • had a set of speakers plugged in • allow me to toggle between • has xp the other has win 7 • with win 7 worked • operate

negative 108

work • is off • lag • saves me from unhooking • without swapping cables • won't even boot and display a blank screen • wouldn't recognize the keyboard and mouse • won't start the device • started • switching time • not working • has been a pain • shows keyboard error • worked with one of the two • don't recognize the mouse • doesn't detect a monitor • won't start properly • stops recognizing the mouse and kb • little slow • was not at a usable resolution • neither • little delay • plugged into one • share a keyboard and mouse • plugged into the same monitor • saved a usb port on the computers • is not in sleep mode • will fix the issue • require a restart to function • moves very slow • newer • is win7 • no longer recognizes the monitor • crashed every • running two • updating • is dying a slow death • fix • can not watch • without having to swap the vga cable every time • can't reboot • has gone to sleep • went into sleep first • would lock up periodically • different • with little effort • don't have to reach behind to switch • running windows server essentials • no drivers • have no issues with monitor connected directly • taking up space • wouldn't recognize all available screen resolutions • would freeze altogether • technician • goes to sleep mode • won't boot up without the keyboard and mouse attached • went down • is running windows 7 • is very weak • makes sounds indicating it thinks • replacement for another failing box • hear • are attached and look at the lights • switching one of my monitors • available w/ • is clearly not detecting the mouse and keyboard • loses the devices recognizes them as disconnected • must be off when setting up • has gone into sleep mode • complains about unrecognized usb device(s

screen

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is ok • big • 27-inch • was fine • went blue • is connected to that computer • extended • is 1920x1080 • has like light speckles • large • extra • easiest way to get hdmi switching to one • dual • higher resolution • welcome • perfectly centered • correct • is hp lp2475w • running at 1920x1200x60 • dimmed • you will see a detect button • windows welcome • looks good • crisp clear • clear • blue sparkles • easy to switch • easy to use • black

negative 52

black • blank • becomes blur • hard to read • has now started flashing • green • alternating between black • was initially black on my pc • flickering • had problem • would go black • keeps going blank • will sometimes come up for a few seconds properly • will randomly • frequently spaz out • started flickering • turned off • hooked up to one • flickers sometimes • is displayed • between my 1u server • stretched sideways • would turn black • is slightly cut off on the left hand side • is slightly blurry • manually changing • is flashing out • would flicker • not extending • fits 'off center • was blank • completely blank • won't recognize it • noticed some lines • resolution correct • blacked out until the window was closed • stayed black • broken • was super grainy • won't display anything • would jitter • would randomly start flickering • turn off • look funky • is some artifacts • goes dark for a second or two when switching • couldn't get • unusable • goes black • flashes or completely goes blank

video

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switched just fine • crystal clear • are solid • long enough to boot up the computers • work great • is much crisper • is excellent • mouse • all • has to be repeateldy plugged • quality • supports 2048 x 1536 • is active as well • work all afternoon • was ok • is sharp • switches • is vga • running win 2k • comes up great • switches like a champ • independently using keyboard shortcuts • work for a while • switch works • works • great solid • switches every time • slots game board • is just fine • switching was better • able to get • displays fine • no flicker or lag • no issues • was connected directly to the monitor from both machines • looked fine

negative 44

no • issues • very light sync issue • doesn't matter • is horrible • is extremely glitchy • will not display • output stopped working • couldn't get • switching was spotty • almost never works • ended up just wiring • green artifacting • don't use • didn't need • cause problems • completely green • switches quickly • ran • didn't seem to work right • could not get • is low res • ugly • some of the time • does have spots where pixels • output cable • much bigger problem • would not get • could have • blinks • change problems • intermittently suffers from minor pixel issues • won't even do that • can't make any comment • stopped working • card • work at all • connection powers down • not used • may not have • bad

audio

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poor • is unusable • port unusable • issue by using the audio switch hotkey • started buzzing • didn't work • didn't seem to work right • hiss • isn't sending a clear signal • not able to solve • issue • out needs 2 feet • plays out properly through the switcher • does not recognize the 2 speaker • is also intermittent with static • is a little scratchy sounding • are too short • having problems • is not compatible with some computers • i can run on all computers

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display

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green • does not work on my monitor • don't use the audio • hooked up to this switch via a displayport cable • nothing would • had heavy salt • would cut in and out randomly • no • went blank rapidly • was therefore unusable • nothing goes • cuts out intermittently • wasn't even spanning • plugged • goes black • was off about 3 mm to the left • reconfigure • easy to fix • primary • scattered accross

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usb port

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fortunately has • cut out for about one second many times a day • is no power • has 4 • is not functioning • really sucks • are only supposed to be used with a keyboard and mouse • only one • limited • requires two • has stopped working • due to only having 2 • stopped working • two • will not reach • opposite side of the laptop • will not function • will not be work • does not fire • does not have stacked

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wire

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are a mess • leads out of the way • unsightly • flimsy • doesn't snap • are not long enough • dont knom • inflexible • switching hassle • are too short to reach usb • not flexible • is not long enough to reach • become too old to function well • hide behind desk • does fail the thing • was defective • huge clump • are too short • changing all • hate

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usb

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resets • is only for mouse & keyboard • extension cable on hand • hard drive to the linux • cables to a pc unplugged • powered off • no • ends are color coded • split out of the video connector for each computer • doesn't kick in • replugging them in • tired • doesn't have to be just a keyboard mouse • defective • only switch • does not work • almost would not reach to the ports on my laptop • is none better than this iogear • cables into the lenovo laptop • not working correctly

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usb cable

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going from each kvm to each docking station • would take 6 ports on each docking station • ends was so lose • clipped it off • is causing the issues • is no need to purchase extra cables • real trouble • are tight together • could be 2-3 longer • is plugged into a machine • rather than the kvm switch acting as a usb hub • longer • left unused • are the same length • are too tight • barely reach • available usb port • is not great • can reach at most • running to each computer

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IOGEAR 2-Port USB VGA Cable KVM Switch with Cables and Remote, GCS22U

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