Belkin USB 2x1 Peripheral Switch (F1U201)

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2 x 1 USB Peripheral Switch gives multiple computers access to a single USB 1.1-compliant device, such as a printer, camera, scanner or an external storage device. Offers a convenient design and easy-to-use switching software that gives you immediate access to your USB device. Once connected, your device stays available to all connected computers, eliminating the need for you to unplug and reconnect it to another computer. Compatible with Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Mac Os X. Not compatible with Mac OS10.3.x.

doesn't come with a cable . I expected it would come with a cable to hook up to the USB device, but it doesn't. So I am ordering a third cable....

It works . Something went right today. Hooked it up and it worked. They also sell 4 port to one devise model too.

Cons Review

HW ok user interface under Mac OS X is poor . In short it works, however ... the software under Mac OS X is very poor. To switch between the computers sharing the USB peripheral you need to have the software running, it uses space in your Dock and you still have to use a hot-key sequence. There is no menu option in the user interface to do the switch, and no help menu. In fact the entire user interface is quite unprofessional, the "About" menu is "About Hello" ???, which brings up a window with hello, hello, hello .. They don't even provide the manual or a README on the CD.

Disappointed . While this product seemed to work with Windows 2000, It did not work consistently with the Windows XP that was on my laptop. As a result of all the finger pointing between HP, Microsoft, and Belkin techies (most somewhere in India) I abandoned my efforts to parrallel a desktop and a laptop into the new HP 1020 printer. I now have to switch input cables manually for print jobs. Very disappointed.
Returned unit for full credit - no questions asked. (The only good part of the transaction)

multifunction printer users beware . compusa salesman handed me the 2x1 switch after I told him that my printer is a multifunction, saying it was compatible. guess what - it is NOT. the one time I didn't keep the packaging - they won't take it back. the unit actually works fine as long as I manually switch computer cables. which defeats the whole point of a switcher.

Feature Belkin USB 2x1 Peripheral Switch (F1U201)

• Permits sharing of a USB device between 2 computers
• Works with USB 1.1 and 2.0, up to 12 Mbps transfer speeds
• Easy to use software interface and hot key switching
• No AC adapter needed, entirely bus powered
• Compatible with Windows and Mac

Product Details

EAN : 0722868436387
UPC : 672792502309
MPN : F1U201
Brand : Belkin
Color : CHARCOAL GRAY
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Belkin Inc.
Model : F1U201
Platform : Windows
Publisher : Belkin Inc.
SKU : DHF1U201
Studio : Belkin Inc.

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