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With increased data bandwidth, true Plug-n-Play compatability and hot-swappability, USB has become the standard in low-mid speed peripheral communication. With this in mind, we developed the new MiniView KVMP switches with USB peripheral-sharing capability. Use the MiniView with a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse and two other USB devices - any USB devices. If you need to use more USB devices, connect a USB hub to increase the number of shared ports. With IOGEARs USB MiniView, peripheral sharing has never been easier.
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Great for Mac and PC Sharing . I bought this KVM a few weeks ago after scouring the web for USB KVM boxes. This was one of the few out there that qualified. The reason I needed a USB switch was for my wife's computer, which is an Apple Power Mac G4. The other computer hooked up to it is a clone Pentium 3 system. So far, we have not had any problems with the unit. In general, we tend to put the Apple in sleep mode when we shut in down rather then power it off altogether. When we switch back to the Apple after using the PC for a while, the Apple automatically turns on without having to wake it up. On the PC side, I am running Windows XP, and I normally shut it down in hibernation mode. Switching from the Apple to the PC, all I have to do is hit the power button, and I'm up and running with both the mouse and keyboard completely functional.One side note - I am using the Macintosh USB keyboard that came with the Power Mac, and the USB mouse is a Microsoft Optical. So far, both of these devices have worked great between the two computers. Also, we have an HP DeskJet printer which we share between the two computers, and I plugged the printer into one of the two USB slots that are on the front of the KVM. So far, it's worked great.Other then it being PC and MAC friendly, this is a great system if only for the fact that it comes complete with everything you need to set it up - no need to go out and buy more cables. The only drawback I could see is that you are limited to sharing the KVM between only two computers. But if what you are looking for is a good (and inexpensive) way to share one keyboard, mouse, and monitor with two computers (whether it is a MAC or PC), then this would be a sound solution for you.
Great for Mac and PC Sharing . I bought this KVM a few weeks ago after scouring the web for USB KVM boxes. This was one of the few out there that qualified. The reason I needed a USB switch was for my wife's computer, which is an Apple Power Mac G4. The other computer hooked up to it is a clone Pentium 3 system. So far, we have not had any problems with the unit. In general, we tend to put the Apple in sleep mode when we shut in down rather then power it off altogether. When we switch back to the Apple after using the PC for a while, the Apple automatically turns on without having to wake it up. On the PC side, I am running Windows XP, and I normally shut it down in hibernation mode. Switching from the Apple to the PC, all I have to do is hit the power button, and I'm up and running with both the mouse and keyboard completely functional.One side note - I am using the Macintosh USB keyboard that came with the Power Mac, and the USB mouse is a Microsoft Optical. So far, both of these devices have worked great between the two computers. Also, we have an HP DeskJet printer which we share between the two computers, and I plugged the printer into one of the two USB slots that are on the front of the KVM. So far, it's worked great.Other then it being PC and MAC friendly, this is a great system if only for the fact that it comes complete with everything you need to set it up - no need to go out and buy more cables. The only drawback I could see is that you are limited to sharing the KVM between only two computers. But if what you are looking for is a good (and inexpensive) way to share one keyboard, mouse, and monitor with two computers (whether it is a MAC or PC), then this would be a sound solution for you.
IOGEAR GCS102U - MiniViewTM USB KVMP Kit with Cables for MAC and PC Reviews
Iogear 2 Port USB KVM Switch . I do like the Iogear KVM switch as it is an upgrade from the simpler switch I had before. The original only controlled the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The new one controls those three, plus all USBs I have hooked up to it, from one computer to the other, including the printer.
The only three "setbacks" I have had with this switch is that it has to sit on my desktop because you have to press a button on the switch to change from one computer to the other. I would prefer the hot key (scroll lock) switch on my keyboard like my older model had. Second, the printer will stop printing if you switch computers while the printing job is still happening. I would like to see some type of a continuation set up that would allow the printer to finish the current job. Third, the USB ports are not 2.0 and therefore a little slow to recognize the switch. There is a unit that has all 2.0, but is 2 or 3 times more expesnive than this model. The cost difference is not worth it for a few seconds of lag time on the switch.
Iogear 2 Port USB KVM Switch . I do like the Iogear KVM switch as it is an upgrade from the simpler switch I had before. The original only controlled the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The new one controls those three, plus all USBs I have hooked up to it, from one computer to the other, including the printer.
The only three "setbacks" I have had with this switch is that it has to sit on my desktop because you have to press a button on the switch to change from one computer to the other. I would prefer the hot key (scroll lock) switch on my keyboard like my older model had. Second, the printer will stop printing if you switch computers while the printing job is still happening. I would like to see some type of a continuation set up that would allow the printer to finish the current job. Third, the USB ports are not 2.0 and therefore a little slow to recognize the switch. There is a unit that has all 2.0, but is 2 or 3 times more expesnive than this model. The cost difference is not worth it for a few seconds of lag time on the switch.
IOGEAR GCS102U - MiniViewTM USB KVMP Kit with Cables for MAC and PC Opinions
Works perfectly for enhanced keyboards. . I had another KVM that uses emulation to keep the system believing that there is always a connection, but when I upgraded to an enhanced keyboard, the enhancements wouldn't work. This switch doesn't use emulation, and all of the enhanced features now work well. I use my primary w/s for gaming and my Windows 2003 Server (x64 edition) is the other PC connected to this KVM, and this switch doesn't cause any issues.
Works perfectly for enhanced keyboards. . I had another KVM that uses emulation to keep the system believing that there is always a connection, but when I upgraded to an enhanced keyboard, the enhancements wouldn't work. This switch doesn't use emulation, and all of the enhanced features now work well. I use my primary w/s for gaming and my Windows 2003 Server (x64 edition) is the other PC connected to this KVM, and this switch doesn't cause any issues.
KVM Switch IOGEAR . This is a great KVM switch for using two computers with one monitor and one USB keyboard and mouse. I have two and they both work great. One switches between a Mac Leopard and PC Windows XP Pro cpus. The second switches between a Mac OS9 and Mac Tiger OS. I would recommend this to anyone with two cpus. It is a great product and stands out for its ease of use. Simply plug in the cables and your off and running. No software to install. One simple click of the top switch moves you between cpus and an led light identifies which cpu you are on. Rev. Edward G Palmer
IOGear mini KVM switch . I got this to replace a Belkin flip KVM that showed promise but failed after about a week. It was easy to hook up and in a matter of minutes, both of my macs were up and running and with no problems. For the price, it's a great addition seeing as how I use both my G4 and G5 for different applications and most of my drive space on my G4 is for server use. I recommend this to anyone who needs a good but inexpensive KVM switch for their computers. Others seem to have issues with lag time when switching between machines, but I have no problem with that, the switch is almost immediate.
Great product! . Product worked flawlessly right out of the box. No emulation is great because like this I can use my Logitech keyboard and mouse combo. They use only 1 RF switch for both and the last KVM switch I purchased from Netgear didn't work. Only gripe is that it doesn't have an audio port, but it's not really a big deal. Other than that, I highly recommend the product.
A very useful product . . I purchased a new Windows Vista PC, and have 2 older PCs, an old Win98 and a 3year old Windows XP. The Vista is my main unit, but the others work fine with programs and games that work best on the computers they are on. I purchased a computer cart that let me mount both older towers and the monitor and peripherals off my XP. This switch comes with the cables you need along with the cables of your monitor, keyboard and mouse. Everything works and I am able to switch back and forth with only a seconds wait in between, You need two sets of speakers but thats minor. With a wireless network I have the newer PCs online and a dedicated old game box with very little extra hardware.
Perfect . I did a lot of research for solutions to switch between my PC and Mac Mini and this seemed to come highly recommended. I was sharing a monitor and wireless mouse.
Set up couldn't be easier, it comes with necessary cables and does exactly what it's supposed to. One push of a button and it flicks between computers in about a second.
I don't really understand the issue described by "An electronics fan" other than to say that perhaps it relates to either or both PCs being on some form of standby rather than the operation of the device itself. Works perfectly for me.
A great cost effective solution to device sharing.
Set up couldn't be easier, it comes with necessary cables and does exactly what it's supposed to. One push of a button and it flicks between computers in about a second.
I don't really understand the issue described by "An electronics fan" other than to say that perhaps it relates to either or both PCs being on some form of standby rather than the operation of the device itself. Works perfectly for me.
A great cost effective solution to device sharing.
fabulous . I bought it for work because I need to switch between Mac and PC. One touch switch, hardly any lag time, EASY to use and set up. I LOVE IT!
Cons Review
Just be sure to keep your receipt . Good: comes with all the cables you need to setup a switch for two systems to share a monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse. Reasonably priced. Small size. Supposedly has hot switch capability.Bad: Recognized desktop, but wouldn't recognize laptop and wouldn't switch between systems. Basically my primary system would work as long as it was the first and only system I used. As soon as I hit the switch it was time to shut down and reboot both systems. I'm a well-above average user and I tried everything I could think of to make it work, read the directions from the start, booted up separately to allow initialization, checked the knowledge base website. After several frustrating hours I returned it.
Feature IOGEAR GCS102U - MiniViewTM USB KVMP Kit with Cables for MAC and PC
- Device Type - KVMP Switch
- Form Factor - N/A
- Dimensions WxDxH - 2.7" x 4.8" x 1.8"
- Weight - 2.5 lbs
Product Details
EAN : 0672792501043UPC : 635145509820
MPN : GCS102U
Brand : Iogear
Weight : 3 pounds
Height : 5 inches
Length : 11 inches
Width : 9 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Format : CD
Hardware Platform : Pc
Manufacturer : IOGEAR
Model : GCS102U
Operating System : Windows
Platform : No Operating System
Publisher : IOGEAR
SKU : MCE05-SY493446
Studio : IOGEAR
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