IOGEAR GCS1104 KVM Switch (GCS1104)

I switch between a Window 7, Windows XP, and Mac computer with no problems. Once I turned off the mouse emulation I was able to use MS Sidewinder. No problems with wired or wireless keyboard/mouse.

This KVM switch works great you can switch just the CPU and leave your peripherals like your printer and other USB items still plugged in to finish there task and then bring over the USB plug ins later. There are only 2 USB ports in addtion to the 2 USB ports for your mouse and keyboard. I just plugged a 4 port hub into the back port and now have 5. It works great.

Pros: * Provides up 1920 x 1200 resolution; looks great on my 25.5" monitor.
* Easy set-up.
* Nice heavy box with rubber feet, sits on desktop nicely, even with cables hanging off it.
* The ability to run up to 4 computers at the same time is totally sweet!
* I'm currently running a Windows XP PC and a Windows 7 PC. I can be working on a website on one PC and digitizing video on the other PC, at the same time.
* I can play Call of Duty 4, Battlefield 3 and Crysis through the KVM and it looks exactly like it is directly connected to the PC.Cons: * Never did get the audio working, (i.e. controlling the audio output from multiple PCs to one set of speakers). I ended up getting a set of speakers for each computer. In spite of this, the ability to work on two computers at the same time is still a gift.
* When first inserting a new USB device, (i.e. mouse, keyboard), there can be a delay of a few seconds to several minutes before the device is up and running. Give it a minute, it will find it.
* It is rather pricey, but it beats getting on your hands and knees to switch the video cable to another monitor (and possibly messing up the video card).

* Provides up 1920 x 1200 resolution; looks great on my 25.5" monitor.
* Easy set-up.
* Nice heavy box with rubber feet, sits on desktop nicely, even with cables hanging off it.
* The ability to run up to 4 computers at the same time is totally sweet!
* I'm currently running a Windows XP PC and a Windows 7 PC. I can be working on a website on one PC and digitizing video on the other PC, at the same time.
* I can play Call of Duty 4, Battlefield 3 and Crysis through the KVM and it looks exactly like it is directly connected to the PC. * Never did get the audio working, (i.e. controlling the audio output from multiple PCs to one set of speakers). I ended up getting a set of speakers for each computer. In spite of this, the ability to work on two computers at the same time is still a gift.
* When first inserting a new USB device,

Pros: Works as advertised.Cons: None.Works as advertised. None. Could be a little bit faster switching but it doesn't effect anything I do so I don't really care.

This is the one to get. Works perfectly, as described.

Pros: Works great.Cons: I have no complaints about this device.Works great. I have no complaints about this device.

Pros: Works just fine (most of the times). I use the KVM with 2 workstations (1 vista and 1 win7) and a laptop with docking station and the KVM had no issues recognizing any of them. I do not use the audio feature of the KVM so can't comment on that.Cons: Sometimes when I press the arrow keys in rapid succession (to scroll through a large file), the Ctrl key gets activated and stays on. When this happens resetting all machines and the KVM is the only way I know to make the issue go away. Would love to hear from the manufacturer.Works just fine (most of the times). I use the KVM with 2 workstations (1 vista and 1 win7) and a laptop with docking station and the KVM had no issues recognizing any of them. I do not use the audio feature of the KVM so can't comment on that. Sometimes when I press the arrow keys in rapid succession (to scroll through a large file), the Ctrl key gets activated and stays on. When this happens resetting all machines and the KVM is the only way I know to make the issue go away. Would love to hear from the manufacturer. IOGear needs to document their hotkeys. I can't find find the official version anywhere.Works seamlessly with a docking station!

Pros: Perform as advertisedCons: They do not pay out their rebate as advertised in spring 2010 - does not pay out rebate check!!!Perform as advertised They do not pay out their rebate as advertised in spring 2010 - does not pay out rebate check!!!

... have included the correct adapters and or cables with my purchase. Buttons are easy to push. Works as expected. Indicator lights are easy to see. Can move KVM…

Pros: needed a quick replacement for the gcs1764 model that fried. Switching is faster than the previous model owned. The provided cables work well and are not overly stiff. audio ports in the front are a nice touch.Cons: not much, works as designed. no firmware update capability on this model as with the previous one.needed a quick replacement for the gcs1764 model that fried. Switching is faster than the previous model owned. The provided cables work well and are not overly stiff. audio ports in the front are a nice touch. not much, works as designed. no firmware update capability on this model as with the previous one. it would be nice if some type of cable labeling was provided or the cables were pre-labeled. nothing that a label maker can not address quickly.

Although the product was received with an assembly fault, it still worked fine. Iogear promised to cross-replace it when their stock is replenished.

This KVM is spectacular and works better than imagined. I had bought a competitors brand and it just didn't work. This one not only works but exceeds my expectations.

Pros: The cables shipped with the switch do a good jop of de-tangling the work area,
There seems to be no loss of video quality,
The wirless mouse and keyboard dont need to re-sinked when switching between computers (this was a big concern for me)Cons: reaction to pressing the button depends on howlong you hold it down,, ie, a full or partial switch,, the cure is to hold down the button for a full second,, (an easy habit to learn)
Also the Scrlk Scrlk ... commands arn't the easiest to useThe cables shipped with the switch do a good jop of de-tangling the work area,
There seems to be no loss of video quality,
The wirless mouse and keyboard dont need to re-sinked when switching between computers (this was a big concern for me) reaction to pressing the button depends on howlong you hold it down,, ie, a full or partial switch,, the cure is to hold down the button for a full second,, (an easy habit to learn)
Also the Scrlk Scrlk ... commands arn't the easiest to use Sense newer systems recognise usb kbd/mouse input
this an elegant way to handle more than one computer on one monitor

verry happy