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I originally chose to go with this product for the facts that it supported USB 2.0, higher resolutions, DVI cable compatibility with all cables (give the DVI-I ports and included cables), and the lower price than other options. but unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed after connecting this KVM to my Mac Pro and a Gateway 24" monitor, only to have it flicker endlessly, even after multiple reboots of each.I tried working with the TrendNet technical support team, who had me plugging in a Windows keyboard and doing a reset of the KVM switch, only to finally admit to me later that this was a known issue with some Apple machines. It's really frustrating to go through all of the run-around, wasting time, and now having to return a product, when it was a known potential issue all along. I will not buy any TrendNet products in the future, and cannot endorse this one.
The 2nd case at least worked through swapping cables, ports, changing video modes, etc. I opened 2 helpdesk cases with Trendnet Technical Support. One of my computers uses an ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 8500 DVI, which simply would not work with this KVM. before finally suggesting I toss my Radeon and get a different video card. In the first case, they told me to go a download "generic drivers for Windows. Bye bye." and closed the case out. Wrong answer. I'm tossing the KVM instead.
It works for the most part. The USB hub seems to be a little buggy and the mouse is jumpy on the second computer but only in windows.
Works very well. Switches between computers effortlessly and hooks up with no hitches. Wish it could get 5.1 sound with it but alas no can do.just stereo. Gaming sounds not as realistic in stereo but OK.
I fixed that problem with a bit of hook-and-loop connector.Other than those two issues, I would definitely recommend this product. I was concerned that the audio portion of the switch wouldn't work properly with the adapter, but it was no problem.This switch also floated around on my desk after all the cables were attached.
There are (at least) two different dvi connector types, dvi-i and dvi-d. My laptop has the wrong type for the cable that came with this switch.
This product works very well, but for my laptop, I had to buy this adapter: Dvi Adapter Dvi-d Male To Dvi-i Female. The adapter makes everything work properly.
You can look at the connector on your computer and see the difference. If the connector for the monitor does not have the four extra pin ports around the flat pin, then you will need the adapter (check out the photo in the adapter mentioned above).
It just isn't heavy enough to stay in one place. It easily connects the two computers to one keyboard, mouse and digital monitor, and does so without any problems.
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