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Description:
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 mouse. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. Another big plus is the MiniView capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. This switch also offers multi-platform support; it is compatible with Windows and Mac computers as well as Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR delivered a huge breakthrough in KVM operation to Mac and Sun users by enabling functionality for the special keys on these systems. When using a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designed to emulate the special keys on Mac and Sun machines. With 6' long KVM cables molded into the MiniView Micro USB PLUS, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers and you have got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR.
Quick Glance
Interface Type: 2 x 4-pin Type A USB, 2 x 15-pin HD-15 Male Video, 2 x Stereo Audio Line Out, 1 x 4-pin Type A Keyboard, 1 x 4-pin Type A Mouse, 1 x 15-pin HD-15 Female VGA, 1 x Line Out
Number of Ports: 2
Summary
Product Title: IOGEAR MiniView Micro USB Plus 2-Port KVM Switch
Manufacturer: IOGEAR
Lowest Price: $30.23 from Amazon.com
Power Score: 3.6 | 14 Reviews
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Product Reviews (10)
Gets the job done
Strengths: No extra cables to buy, no external power needed, no directions needed.
Weakness: Occasionally I have to re-sync my display settings on my Mac so that it reads all of the resolutions of my monitor.
This has been a great switch that I have been using for around 3 years now. I also have the PS2 version which also works great. I use it with an Intel Mac Mini and a Dell and have little to know issues. I used to have a G3 iMac and had some issues of having to unplug all of it it to get the switch to respond to switching. That was fixed when I got the Mini. All and All I have had little to know...
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By Furly37 - Jan 8, 2008
Pretty Good
Strengths: Easy to install. Works with Logitech wireless devices. Easy to switch to Ctrl-key hot key.
Weakness: Price.
After reading all the negative reviews about using IOGear KVMs with Logitech wireless devices, and the problems with IOGear's "tech" support, I was very hesitant to even waste my time with this one, even though the large chain store manager assured me that I could return it if it didn't work right with my Logitech wireless mouse & keyboard. I have to compliment IOGear. The box is too small to...
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By Al42 - Apr 1, 2006
The USB KVM for those new desktops and laptops
Strengths: Easy to setup. Keyboard switching. Great for new laptop with only USB ports.
Weakness: none
I use this to control 2 desktops. The switching is using hot keys from the keyboard. The video is sharp but you will definitey notice a difference if one of the PC has a older video card. It does not work with PS2 keyboard using a PS2 to USB keyboard adapter, but I didn't really expected it to work either.
By gpmmklee - Mar 4, 2006
Not Bad Not Good
Strengths: Cables included. USB support
Weakness: No external power.
Had problems powering my saitek gamers keyboard and MX518 mouse. I was really hoping that it would of worked with those items but ended up having to return it to the store. Other people I know have had much sucess with this KVM though.
By danimarieb - Sep 25, 2005
I set this up in just a couple of...
Strengths: Simple and cool! Very inexpensive. Rugged. Even includes 6 foot cables. Also shares audio.
I set this up in just a couple of minutes so I could run my PC desktop and Mac that I travel with. I like being able to connect audio as well.
By slogans7 - Nov 18, 2004