Read top consumer ratings: D-Link KVM-221
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Category: Personal Computers
Brand: D-Link
Model: KVM-221
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D-Link KVM-221 Review by Alain Vandendorpe (Canada)
This product is mostly functional. That's the best thing I can say about it: the selection button does indeed swap the output destination.
Now, negatives on the other hand...
- The audio passthrough noticeably degrades the quality even though I have far from golden ears
- The USB ports introduce all the issues associated with antiquated first-generation USB hubs e.g. keys locking in after having been released, noticeable frequent lag for both keyboard and mouse, eats the occasional keypress (particularly modifier keys or repeated keys, e.g. the second S in 'press')
- Fairly loud internal beeper every time you press select.
- Intercepts Scroll Lock for the keyboard-based swap - which doesn't actually work.
- The box itself is light, attached cables are far heavier, so it'll rest at about a 20 degree angle, weighted towards the back.
- Because keyboard shortcuts don't work, you'll have to keep this where you can reach it, which probably means on top of your desk. Enjoy the many extra cables!
Overall, this is only good for machines which see very occasional use. If you have exactly two server towers in a corner and want to minimize the peripherals to manage them, this is perfect. But if you thought as I did that it'd make a good low-cost alternative to a laptop dock for your workplace, think again. You'll just be rolling out the welcome mat for several annoyances.
D-Link KVM-221 Review by Mr. Andy Mittal (WA, USA)
tried with 3 different keyboards but it would not work. I wasted all day just trying to get it to work. And I am not illiterate, I am an engineer. Called DLINK 6 times and wasted another 3 hours they could not and would not help me. Low priority item? Probably. No solutions? Likely. Try to buy Belkin or something else, save lots of hassle.
D-Link KVM-221 Review by Donald Wickham "Squint92583" (San Jacinto, California)
This is my third KVM switch for using a single keyboard and monitor for two or more computers. So far I am using two keyboards, but I may still get it down to a single keyboard, The monitor, as usual, works flawlessly. My first & 3rd were D_Link. I am staying with that brand. My second was to combine four computers by an off-brand manufacturer, which worked fairly well for only two months; then it expired. Stay with name brands and this does not seem to happen.
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D-Link KVM-221:: Description
Control two computers using one monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse with D-Link 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Audio Support (KVM-221). The KVM-221 allows users to effortlessly control two systems without having to buy additional computer peripherals. It is ideal for the home office where business files are kept on one computer and personal files on another. With the built-in audio support, you can also share a set of speakers between two computers. Listen to music on one computer while having quick access to resources on the second computer You can even dedicate one computer as a music server.
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