BelkinFlip 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio Support (USB Connection)

First off, I did not buy this for the video switching. At any given time I will have to use information from one screen to complete a task on the second, so switching video is not my purpose. I bought this exclusively for the peripheral compatibility. That being said this switch is great, and it is the only switch under $50 that worked with my setup.I am using two machines, a MacBook Pro, and a custom PC tower running Windows 7. I have a Ducky 87 key mechanical keyboard(no number pad), 2 external Hard Drives and USB keypad and USB Mouse.The previous KVM switches I have tried would not recognize the keyboard. After much research, I found that many low end switches will not be compatible with high end functioning keyboards. So if you are someone who works with a high end keyboard, be warned. This is the only switch that works for me so far.USB HUB SUPPORT------------------------------Even though the Flip only has 2 USB ports. It is compatible with using a separate powered USB hub. I have an IOGear 4 port USB 3.0 hub as my option.Plug your keyboard directly into the Flip. Then connect your other (powered) USB Hub to the other(mouse) usb port on the Flip. Connect all the rest of your devises, (mouse, ExHD, keypad) to the USB Hub. I now have 5 devises hooked up to this 2 port Switch.Everything was recognized on both Mac, and Windows machines.NO VIRTUAL SOFTWARE------------------------------------This switch does not switch control instantly for a reason. It does not use any embedded software to maintain the connections to the uncontrolled computer. That is the reason why this one works for me while the others have failed.Other switches use virtual software embedded in the switch to mimic a keyboard. So the signal sent to the perspective computer is not the actual signal from your keyboard but more of a generic copy of standard keyboard. If your keyboard differs too much from the virtual software in the switch, you will have keyboard functions that will not work.From what I can tell the Belkin Flip uses the raw signal from your peripheral, so there are no conflicts. The downside is you may have to wait several seconds for everything to connect.

Just what I was looking for - an easy way to run a desktop server and docked laptop with one monitor, one keyboard and one mouse.A few things you should know before plunking down for this -1) Make sure you are using a keyboard and mouse that are either BOTH usb, or BOTH ps2. If you mix and match, you'll need an adapter for one of them, or have to replace the one that doesnt connect. They sell this product with usb or ps2, so you can pick. My keyboard was not usb, but I bought the usb version, since my next one probably will be.2) Switching back and forth isnt instantaneous. It take about 5 seconds for it to adjust before you can use your mouse, which is also accompanied by some "recognized hardware" noises, but mercifully, no popup announcements.3) Another issue, is your screen resolution. Supposedly this supports up to 2048 x 1536 at 65Hz. However, after hooking it up, my resolution has been degraded. The settings are the same (1280x1024) at highest 32 bit color and 65Hz refresh, but the screen is noticeably more blurry, which is a bit irritating. Perhaps I will figure this out, but so far, no luck.Aside from these issues, nice product. No software required, so you just plug it in and go. Some people have mentioned that this doesnt work with a scroll button on a mouse, but my MS mouse two-button with scroll works the same as ever.Will repost if I resolve any of the above issues...

The unit looks nice and it has all of the cables built in. That is nice and easy for getting hooked up and all. The KVM does gets confused as to which computer it should be connected. When I boot the main computer, the monitor is connected properly but the mouse and keyboard are dead. If I turn on the other computer, the monitor and keyboard are backwards.To fix this, I unplug the main cable plug that branches to the computers and plug it back in. Then the Yellow side computer has both monitor and keyboard. When I click the switch, the other computer gets control. All is good with the world of KVM's.The fix from Belkin was "Please unplug the cable from both your computers and then swap the cables and plug them back in and restart the computers." This would only reverse the issue and the nice yellow/green coloring of the flip switch and led would be backwards as well. Thank you for the help but no thank you Belkin.There is a delay with the USB devices. The KVM is not maintaining a signal to the computer so the computer think you are unplugging and plugging the keyboard and mouse in and out. Cheap hack from Belkin but it works if you don't mind the delay switching between systems.

I would have given this product 5 stars however there is one small issue that keeps me from giving it the full thumbs up.The set-up is super simple. All that needs to be done is to install the software on all computers that will be using it and then you simply plug it in.Once it's plugged in all you have to do is click a button and you can toggle back and forth between your computers. The issue that I have is that if at any time you turn off a pc, you then have to unplug the usb cable and then plug it back in in order for the mouse or keyboard to work. This can be a pain in the tush if your computer is tucked away somewhere that is not easily accessible.......which mine are, so I have to do this every time I turn off a machine.Other then that the product works exactly as stated and is great! Awesome price and awesome product. I am very happy with it :)Courtney L Bostdorff

Great little KVM.This is the set up I am using this with so that you have an Idea of how it works and if it would work for you.HP Zenbook with Docking Station & a zoomstorm PC each connected to the KVM with the supplied cable that has a USB, 3.5mm Audio jack and VGA adapter then a Dell monitor connected to the KVM.Into the KVM I have connected a Logitech Unifying receiver for the MK520 Combo, doing it this way leaves you with a spare USB port that you can use for a USB stick or any other peripheral that you would like to connect, It also has a 3.5mm audio port which you can either plug speakers or your heaphones into.You are also supplied a little switch that plugs into the KVM that you push to switch between devices which is a nice touch compared to the older KVM's I've used where you needed to select the device from the KVM box itself.Over all I think it is a very nice device that If needed I will buy another if I need to set up another desk in the same way, I would like to see some way to mount the device though & potentially some alternative colour options but that is just me being picky.So for the price of ~£30.00 if some one needs this setup I would highly recommend it the Belkin F1DG102U OmniView Switch KVM.

La livraison était excellent, deux jours après il a été acheté. Jusqu'à présent, il fonctionne bien, tout en passant de 1 ordinateur à un autre, il ya un décalage dans le temps à ramasser la souris et le clavier, mais qui ne sont pas un gros problème.

Fait le job pour des appareils limités au full hd max et claviers souris en usb filaire. Mais à oublier pour le sans fil et un affichage supérieur au 1920x1200.

Installé en 5 minutes il remplie son office, c'est tout et c'est ce que j'en attendais. Quelques de d'attente quand on change d'ordinateur pour récupérer l'usage de la sourie et du clavier.

It is simple to connect and works without hassle. The only tip I would suggest is to plan the layout of your equipment in advance. Check the distances between the switch and your two computers and peripheral devices because there is not much cable length to play with.