( 3 reviews )
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 8 2007
There is plenty to like. First off it works well, and isn't that the main thing. One of the things I like the best is that it is able to power itself from the cables connected to the PCs and KVM so there is one less 'wall wart' to try and find a place to plug in. The 'combined cables' are a mixed blessing. From a neatness and reliability standpoint they are great. But that makes them proprietary, so you need to buy all new cables for this ... even if you have some sitting around. I also dislike the fact that they do not include any of the PC side cables. While I understand that including 4 cables would be a waste for many, the fact that I am buying the unit means that I have at least two PCs that I want to connect. So I would think that it would make sense to include 2 PC cables in the package. But that is just a minor rant since, in reality, the cost of the cables would be paid in any event. Bottom line, it is my favorite of all the KVMs that I have used over the years.
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Posted: Feb 22 2007
dont buy this one
Save money and go with another brand.
Cons: Dell's site says it comes with "included cables", however it does not come with the cables. It will cost you about $15 a cable. You can but one with cables for about $8 more.
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( 6 of 7 found this review helpful ) Posted: Nov 13 2005
It turns out that this doesn't work like normal KVM switches: it uses special non-standard adapter cables, which apparently aren't necessarily available on amazon.com, or if they are cost a lot. So you can't replace your existing 2-port KVM with this one, for example, and reuse the existing cables. And you may not even be able to use THIS KVM because you may not be able to find the cables you need. This KVM switch only comes with ONE cable to attach to your mouse, keyboard, and video; you have to buy at least two additional cables to make this KVM switch functional. So once you factor in the cost of the extra special-built cables you have to buy (assuming you can even find them), this KVM is VERY expensive. I'm returning mine. It would be nice if the item description bothered to mention the special cable type requirement.
