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IOGear (GCS632U) 2-port KVM Switch
IOGear (GCS632U) 2-port KVM Switch

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Price Range
$30 - $70

Product Description

MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM Switch - 2-Port USB PLUS KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support. Introducing the two port MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR the simplest way to simultaneously run and share audio among two computers with a single USB keyboard, monitor and USB



The IOGear GCS632U worked flawlessly between my PC and Mac Mini !
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Written By
alanpgh

Date Written
Sep 28 2005

Summary

This unit from IOGEAR worked great right out of the box. Scroll lock key allows switching between Mac Mini and PC. Sound also switches with no problems. This was a big step forward from an older Belkin KVM switch which sometimes did not work. I...

Strength

Easy connection to PC and Mac Mini; Keyboard toggle works in MAC & PC Modes.

Weakness

None Found so far.

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A telecommuter's dream!
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Written By
azskibum

Date Written
Apr 08 2008

Summary

I bought the IOGear GCS632U to simplify telecommuting. I have a Microsoft wireless keyboard & mouse and a 24" widescreen monitor that I want to use with my company laptop. This IOGear KVM makes this a breeze. I plugged the single USB from the wireless...

Strength

Ease of use, quality.

Weakness

Can't think of any.

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Intermittently repeats keys, sometimes locks up
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Written By
meyerszoo

Date Written
Oct 11 2006

Summary

I had a bit of a hard time getting this to work initially. I plugged everything in, and the keyboard would not work. I switched the mouse and keyboard around, and then the mouse wouldn't work. Eventually, I got lucky and it started working. I...

Strength

Very small, very nice to use - when it works.

Weakness

Inconsistent. Repeats keystrokes sometimes. Locks up sometimes.

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Does not work with Macs - be warned!
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Written By
macxpert

Date Written
Nov 16 2005

Summary

I could not get the num lock/ clear "-" key working it just does not work on a mac with std apple USB keyboard. I got the switching to work with a Mac ally iKey which has a scroll lock key BUT no video with any of my B&W G3's. I tested it on a USB PC...

Strength

None

Weakness

Does not work with Macs at all.
Tech support don't answer e-mails.

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IOGEAR (GCS632U) 2-Port KVM Switch
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Written By
sxg-macweenie

Date Written
Sep 23 2006

Summary

I have been using this unit for a couple of years with a G4 Mac OSX (10.1.x, 10.2.x and 10.4.x) and WinXP PC. Video quality is good, but there is ghosting on my 17" LCD display. I have experienced the mac coming up in 800x600, but that generally occurs...

Strength

Plug 'n play. Easy to use. USB KB/Mouse support. Shared audio.

Weakness

Mild Video ghosting.

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Do not Buy
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Written By
jodelin

Date Written
Feb 07 2008

Summary

I have bought two of these in the last 6 months ( I only bought the second one as it was all I could find in the small town I live in). I don't recommend them. I am running two Dell desktops off of it. The one gave me many analog error messages on...

Strength

Price

Weakness

Functionality is poor

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Self Powered USB KVM can be problematic
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Written By
tapioka6937

Date Written
Sep 21 2005

Summary

This KVM is nice in the sense that everything is supplied (cables and switch) and compact to minimize clutter. Having a USB KVM works well with MAC & PC combinations. However, I've learned that self powered USB KVM's do not work with all computers. I...

Strength

Compact
USB

Weakness

Self Powered

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