Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B)

Average customer rating:

Very easy to use

Great product. Great price.

Please be aware that problems reported by others might be not replicatable in other environments

KVM Switch Review

nice little switch with major design flaw

Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B)

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Controls 2 PS/2 computers from 1 console

Mouse and keyboard emulation ensure smooth boot-up and operation

Hot-key functionality switches ports easily

Includes 2 6-foot OmniView KVM cable kits

Supports multiple operating systems; 3-year warranty

ASIN: B000087LCG

Product Description

BELKIN F1DJ102P-B - This switch provides an affordable KVM ( Keyboard - Video - Mouse ) solution that gives you control of two PS/2 compatible computers from one console, giving you back workspace you may not have seen in years! The unit's compact design and included cabling save you installation time, workspace inches, and cash! PC99 color connectors Supports multiple operating systems Requires no power supply or additional cables Includes BELKIN Three Year Warranty and free technical support

Customer Reviews:

Very easy to use.......2007-07-03

I bought this KVM switch to hook up a new Dell we'd bought for my mother. She had an older system running WinMe and was reluctant to change, so this would give her a way to have both systems hooked up and she could get used to the new operating system in her own time. We hooked one monitor and one keyboard to be shared by both systems. (I believe they also shared one mouse.)

It hooked up with no problems at all, although I have to agree with the reviewer who commented about the cables attaching one all four sides. It does take up more room than it should this way.

There's software you install and after that a green icon allowing quick switching appears in the Systray area.

She's had no problems with the switch at all and after a few months found that she rarely needed the older system any more, although it's still hooked up.

Great product. Great price........2007-03-15

Easy to install and takes up a very small footprint on the desk.

Please be aware that problems reported by others might be not replicatable in other environments.......2006-05-25

I have found that problems notes in reviews below might not correspond to your experience. Also the authors who are not professional may not try all options that are available to solve them and expect that in case you have switch Linux-Windows things should work automatically. This might not be the case and not due to switch (or not only due to KVM switch).

One attraction of this model is that (taking into account the price) you can replace cables with better one. For example use high quality video cables. But as for video cables Belkin cables have different connectors on different ends, so this is not an option unless you have access to custom cables. In the latter case that might make sense to use a separate video cable as the video cable that comes with the unit looks too thin and might have insufficient shield and higher resistance.
Still you can use serial to PS/2 cable for mouse if you have problems with mouse on Unix (and you second machine is FreeBSD or Solaris or Linux). You will have no wheel but all three buttons will work. Actually expect problems if the second computer is Unix. Look for Slashdot discussion about "Making Mouse Wheels Work w/ a KVM?" for ideas. Among possible helpful hints for Windows-Unix setup are:

- Use Microsoft mouse instead of Logitech

- buy professional KVM or different KVM (Connectpro Master IT ??)

- reset the X mouse driver with some script or program that outputs the appropriate reset code to the mouse device. Or reset the X mouse driver by switching to a virtual console and back

- use "serial to PS/2 cable" for mouse.

Of course in professional environment you will use something like Avocent but at home you might find some OK solution with Belkin even if you second computer is Unix. Just do not expect it work automatically in heterogeneous environment and do your homework.

NOTE: IMHO you need to be careful and not disconnect and reconnect cables when computer is powered on. Also all both mouse and keyboard need to be sitted tightly and if unit is not fixed to the wall or table they can accidentally became loose or even detached. that's a drawback of the construction but it is compensated by the ability to use you own cables.

Observations:

1. Contrary to Prev reviewers opinion it works well with Dell docking station and c610 laptop.

2. Contrary to previous reviewers opinion it does works with Microsoft Intellimouse. Both wheel and additional buttons (back and forward in IE) work normally.

3. Contrary to previous reviewers opinion it works with USB mouse via converter to PS/2.

4. I can confirm previous reviewers opinion that sometimes when you switches from one computer to another it switches screen resolution. Using same resolutions on both computers might help to solve the problem (not the case in my setup). I still did not figure out why it happens, but it happened to me once. May be using external power supply can prevent this effect. I just do not know.

5. Unit can be easily and conveniently mounted on the wall (or back or side of the table) using a small bracket or wire that creates a loop over main video connector. In this case T-style connectors actually help.

KVM Switch Review.......2006-03-25

The KVM switch works flawlessly. However I believe it should have come with the external power supply.

nice little switch with major design flaw.......2005-06-23

I have been using this switch at work for a couple of weeks. It works well when using the keyboard shortcut. It is powered by the keyboard PS2 connection, so no power adapter is required. One small complaint about the unit is the bundled cables are 3 pieces for each computer, instead of being molded together, so I've got a LOT of wires under my desk now.

Now for the big complaint. For me, this is a deal-killer. If I were using this at home and paid my own money for it I would have returned it. There are ports for connecting cables on ALL FOUR SIDES of the unit. Who decided that was a good idea? The cables are heavy and take several inches to turn 90 degrees, so the unit takes up about 12" X 12" on my desk. This is unacceptable. Please, KVM Switch designers, all the cables should exit the back of the unit, unless it is designed to be mounted in a server rack.

BELKIN F1DJ104P-B 4-Port KVM Switch bundled with cables

Average customer rating:

Loud and cumbersome
OLD product that doesn't work with current keyboards & mice
An excellent and reliable device

BELKIN F1DJ104P-B 4-Port KVM Switch bundled with cables

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Includes four 6 ft. OmniView KVM Cable Kits
Supports video resolution up to 1920x1440@65Hz
Includes automatic scanning function
Offers keyboard and mouse emulation
Requires no power supply

ASIN: B0001ZRKUM

Product Description

4-port KVM Switch is an affordable switching solution that saves workspace while giving you control of up to 4 PS/2 computers from one console. It frees up desktop space and draws power off the keyboard, eliminating the need for a power supply. The Switch includes such features as mouse and keyboard emulation, to ensure smooth boot up and operation, as well as hot key functionality so you can switch ports easily through simple keyboard commands. The unit supports high-quality video resolution of up to 1920x1440@65Hz (through a 200MHz video bandwidth) when used with the included coaxial VGA cabling. Offers keyboard and mouse emulation Requires no power supply

Customer Reviews:

Loud and cumbersome.......2007-08-08

If you have plenty of space and a tolerance for loud and annoying electronics, then the Belkin 4-Port KVM is for you.

This thing is like a kid in a movie theater: Noisy. Every time I switch to a different PC the thing makes a pair of loud chirps. I contacted their technical support on how to disable this nonsense and was told that it can't be disabled and that some people actually like this audio confirmation. My thinking is, if some people like it why does everyone have to live with it? Isn't the fact that the image on the monitor changes to the other PC enough confirmation that the PC has been switched? Another helpful thing the tech said was that they have another model where the sound can be disabled by jumping through some hoops, but this KVM costs $70 more than the one I just bought!

Aside from the top and bottom of the unit, cables stick out from all sides of this thing and it looks like a giant unwieldy spider ready to ensnare anything that comes within its reach. I guess the alternative would be to have all of the cables stick out one side but then it would be unbalanced.

I'm returning this thing immediately due to the noisy operation, partially because I hate the noise and partially because I hate supporting bad design.

OLD product that doesn't work with current keyboards & mice.......2006-02-15

I recently purchased this KVM to replace a 2 port device with integrated (non detachable) cables where one of the video signals had broken causing color issues. After spending the time to connect 3 machines I discovered that the mouse wouldn't work with any of the computers, yet the mouse connected directly would work with all 3 computers. A quick call to Belkin and I was told this is an OLD product that doesn't support mice with USB --> PS/2 converters (which is >90% of mice sold in the last 18 months!).

The mechanical design is not ideal with connectors on all four sides - this creates placement issues and leads to it consuming a large portion of your desk area. It would be much better if the cables all exited from the rear. In addition there is an annoying (and uncontrollable) beep every time a switch is made - this should really be configurable as some people love this - others have a problem with it and have resorted to opening the device to defeat the speaker.

I wouldn't have been so frustrated had the product identified it ONLY works with old defunct mice / keyboards. Sorry Belkin but I will be returning this device and looking for an up to date alternate from one of your competitors.

An excellent and reliable device.......2005-08-07

This is certainly an excellent, basic consumer KVM system. Good quality cables are included, and fasten tightly for reliable service. Detachable cables mean that breaking a cable pin doesn't lunch your entire KVM system as with other consumer KVM systems that are sealed in epoxy. The top of the cable interface unit has a selector button for manual switching, a very nice debugging feature and convenient when working away from the keyboard. In addition, the unit chirps (beeps) each time it switches channels. And channels may also be switched from the keyboard by pressing Scroll Lock twice in quick succession, followed by the up or down arrow key. The unit lets you know that it has received your Scroll Lock sequence and is now ready for your arrow key selection by emitting a chirp(beep). These nice features make using this KVM system a transparent activity, as it should be. BTW, this unit can be powered if your particular installation requires it, using an optional brick. I don't need it with my Dell servers, but if I ever extend the cables its nice to know I can kick in some extra juice if need be. Taking away from a 5-star rating is the lack of audio switching with this unit, but with 2 MP3 players and 3 multimedia laptops do I really care? Kinda..:) Plus the cable sets are not joined, though not a big deal. My other KVM systems, at another location, are commercial grade, with OSD. I wondered if I could live without it, but I needed a KVM solution ASAP so raided the CompUSA. This was to be a temporary solution, but worked out so well that I have no plans to replace it.

I've deployed this KVM as follows: 4 dell computers and a Microsoft Digital Media Pro USB/PS2 compatible keyboard (model 1031) and Microsoft USB/PS2 compatible Optical Mouse (using the USB-PS2 (DIN) converter plugs supplied with those devices). All of the keyboard's funky multimedia knobs and buttons work fine.

A good, solid KVM that won't drive you nuts, at a price so cheap I was scared to buy it. Thanks Belkin.

Average customer rating:

Great product for the price.

Very disappointing, flickers, dim when adjusting control

Cheap -- price, quality, service

Buy a 15" Monitor, or a 17" Monitor ramblings of a mad man.

Great value

Kogi L4BX 14" LCD Monitor

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Product Features:

Ultra-compact 14-inch TFT display

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Simple plug-and-play compatibility

Stylish 2-tone grey cabinet design

ASIN: B000071NXU
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy a compact size and a value price with the Kogi 14.1-inch TFT desktop XGA monitor. It's an ideal alternative to 15-inch models, providing you with a 20% to 25% cost savings. The handsome dual-tone chassis looks great in any office or home. The small footprint and lightweight design save desktop real estate and permit easy positioning, even in small spaces. This model is backed by a full one-year warranty on parts and labor.

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Monitor, base, driver disc, power cord, signal cable, instructions

Customer Reviews:

Great product for the price........2004-02-22

This product is totally acceptable for the price. ...I do not have a TV at home. I bought a TV card and use my computer to watch TV. It looks really good, feels like having a flat screen TV at home.

The bad thing about this monitor is it does not display dark screens correctly. Sometimes I can't see a things at all if the TV show is dark.

In addition, once in a while I will have to unplug the power to get the monitor "recycled". Otherwise, it'd display some garbage on screen.

Besides that two bad points, this monitor is great and totally acceptable. I am quite happy with it.

I did get one dead "dot" on screen when I first opened the box
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Very disappointing, flickers, dim when adjusting control.......2003-09-11

The only good things about this monitor are the price and the look. It is very sleek looking at super light. But that's where the benefits end. It is dim even when adjusting brightness (at a certain brightness, it noticably flickers). Very unimpressive display. Not worth it. Go with Cornea or Princeton

Cheap -- price, quality, service.......2003-07-22

Cheap price, Cheap quality, and Cheap service.
I bought this monitor from a local chain store for its low price and rebate. The first one has a problem of violent image shaking during computer startup. The second one is sharp on the left half, and blurry on the right half screen, which I did not noticed until I ran a screen test pattern. The third one is good so far. Forget the rebate -- you will never get it.

Buy a 15" Monitor, or a 17" Monitor ramblings of a mad man........2003-06-10

Spend the extra cash and buy a 15" or 17" Monitor, you won't be sorry, and while you might think 1" isn't alot, in a monitor it actually is alot. You can find a 15" for just a few bucks more, and 14" is kind of an oddball size, kind of like an 18" monitor. 15", 17", and 19" seem to be the standard. So resale of a 14", or a 18" will likley be tough, especially on a no nome brand like this....so if you buy this monitor you better be prepared to loose money on it, or keep if for a long time. Take a look at e-bay for resale....

Great value.......2003-03-24

I'm extremely satisified with this monitor; I have been using it for over a year and it has performed flawlessly so far.
The stand is removable, and nothing sticks out from the back (power and video connect to the bottom of the screen, parallel to the screen surface) which opens a variety of uses: hang it from the wall, hook it up to your treadmill...

Paired with a TV tuner such as the Viewsonic or ADS, it becomes the cheapest flat panel TV on the market... Note that it does not have built-in speakers, you have to have an alternative solution. Also, it only has VGA input: to use it as a TV monitor you must use a video to VGA converter.

A very good value.

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LG 52x24x52 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive

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ONKYO TX-SR702B-R Home Theater Receiver for Audio System REFURBISHED

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ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0007SM8PK

Average customer rating:
ONKYO TX-SR702B-R Home Theater Receiver for Audio System REFURBISHED

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DTS Neo - 6 modes

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Dual-room/dual-source audio output (powered speaker-level and preamp-level stereo audio output for second room)

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Composite-to-S-video conversion

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Lexmark has engineered its Optra T high yield print cartridges as an integral component of the Optra T family of laser printers. They are designed and manufactured to meet the extraordinary demands of the Optra T laser printers. This cartridge comes with oiled fuser wipers for customers that do extensive label printing.To take advantage of the Prebate program, you simply agree to use each cartridge one time and, when it's empty, return it only to Lexmark or your participating dealer. So why the special deal? It's just one more way Lexmark helps you cut printing costs.

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25K HI YLD PREBATE TONER CART FOR LABELS OPTRA T610 T612 T6 (12A5849)

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ProductGroup: CE
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HP LaserJet 2200 series delivers a feature-packed, Internet-enabled, easy-to-use printer and maintain HP's high standard for reliability. The 2200 series is the solution that puts quality, performance, and value in the same package.Fast print speed, instant-on fuser, large memory, fast processor and a high monthly duty cycle deliver the best performance for small workgroups. True 1200-dpi printing at full-engine speed provides superior print quality. Instant-on fuser eliminates warm up time. Fast Infrared (FIR) receiver allows point-and-print wireless printing from portable PCs, PDAs, and cell phones without special drivers. Embedded Web Server provides remote printer status and network configuration.

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