IOGEAR GCS72U KVM Switch with Audio (GCS72U)

Pros: Cables have a good length, the switch isn't too big, price is good and the cable on the switch button is also long. ...Cons: -The switch will not properly switch…

Pros: Switches between sources in just a little over 1 second. Does not need any external power source as it is USB powered. Does not appear to matter what kind of operating system the two…

Pros: Nice cord length for my needs (two computers side by side), no power needed, no OS needed even. It work right out of box even before I had an OS on one…

Pros: Worked out of box, even worked before I had windows installed on one of my machines. Have yet to test it with Ubuntu though, just XP and 7 x64 Ultimate…

Pros: Cheap, long cord on switcher button ...Cons: None (other than I don't need any of the cables except for the video in/out) We use this switcher to control which video…

Pros: Works excellently daisy chained with IOGEAR MiniView Ultra. Quick switch time. ...Cons: It's unfortunate that the dual USB outputs are necessary to work with…

Pros: Does exactly what it's supposed to. Cords are long enough and it doesn't feel cheap.Cons: I don't like the feel of the button and you have to wait a second or two before pressing it a second time for it to register. The latter wouldn't be an issue if the lights were on the button instead of the module itself. I like to hide stuff I don't need to mess with which means the module is out of sight behind my desk leaving only the button in sight. I forget which PC I'm on sometimes.Does exactly what it's supposed to. Cords are long enough and it doesn't feel cheap. I don't like the feel of the button and you have to wait a second or two before pressing it a second time for it to register. The latter wouldn't be an issue if the lights were on the button instead of the module itself. I like to hide stuff I don't need to mess with which means the module is out of sight behind my desk leaving only the button in sight. I forget which PC I'm on sometimes.

Pros: Easy setup, simple to use, switches fast ...Cons: No hot key, short cables I bought this to replace the GCS632 which was not working correctly with my setup. Both…

... much distance because the cable doesn't have much of a split at the end. The KVM cables are pretty short too. Overall it is a great product for a good price.…

Pros: Easy to setup and use. Makes switching between 2 computers a breeze. I use this to switch one of my monitors, my keyboard and my mouse between my main computer and a…

Pros: It works. G4 Mac mini and a wretched old PC running XP. Works just fine. Note, however, that we don't switch monitors....we have two monitors and only use the KVM to switch the mouse and keyboard.Cons: none yetIt works. G4 Mac mini and a wretched old PC running XP. Works just fine. Note, however, that we don't switch monitors....we have two monitors and only use the KVM to switch the mouse and keyboard. none yet

Pros: It works. G4 Mac mini and a wretched old PC running XP. Works just fine. Note, however, that we don't switch monitors....we have two monitors and only use…

Pros: Simple and effective.Cons: Not enough isolation between computers.Simple and effective. Not enough isolation between computers. I used mine at work to switch between my personal laptop and the company desktop. After a few months the thing just stopped working. No video from either port. I shelved the thing for a few months. Recently the company upgraded my desktop so I decided to give it another go. Violla! It started working flawlessly again....for about two months. Last night I noticed these weird scan lines scrolling across the monitor when switched to the laptop. Switching to the desktop resulted in no video. Further investigation revealed the desktop had somehow changed resolution settings beyond the capability of the monitor. This caused the monitor to flicker when switched to the laptop. Even after changing the desktop resolution these lines continued to scroll down the screen when switched to the laptop. In order to use the laptop I had to power down the desktop. Of course for 30 bucks (I paid 20) I can't complain too much but clearly I need better solution.

Pros: This is just what I needed to replace a Belkin Flip KVM that went belly up. Just plug it in and it works. Much cleaner that the previous KVM I used. I use…

Pros: Worked right out of the box. Excellent box for connecting two computers. Sound did not work well, but I purchased mainly for KVM. Sound was just an extra.Cons: Sound would not play on Linux box. Played on Windows box, but considerably reduced volumeWorked right out of the box. Excellent box for connecting two computers. Sound did not work well, but I purchased mainly for KVM. Sound was just an extra. Sound would not play on Linux box. Played on Windows box, but considerably reduced volume Would recommend to any one. Service and shipping time great from New Egg as usual.

I have been using this item for about 1 week and works great

Pros: Priced well and so far reliable. Cords are attached so didn't have the extra cost for cables. Button has easy access for switching back and forth. The switch also looks stylish for what it is.Cons: Wish the cords were just a little bit longer but it was easy enough moving things around.Priced well and so far reliable. Cords are attached so didn't have the extra cost for cables. Button has easy access for switching back and forth. The switch also looks stylish for what it is. Wish the cords were just a little bit longer but it was easy enough moving things around.

Pros: It works for me, between my Ubuntu Server and my Windows 7 rig,Cons: I'm pretty sure the driver crashed my win 7 install.. but then again, it could just be my setup too .. .It works for me, between my Ubuntu Server and my Windows 7 rig, I'm pretty sure the driver crashed my win 7 install.. but then again, it could just be my setup too .. . For the price I paid .. it works overall well , I use it with Ubuntu server and Win 7/ ubuntu 10.10 dual boot.

Simply stated....this thing works GREAT. I have the little remote switch next to my mouse, and with the touch of a pinky and can instantly swap between my desktop and my laptop. This thing works GREAT.

Pros: Plug and play....Cons: NonePlug and play.... None What more do you want? It just works......

Pros: Bought this to connect two desktop computers and share keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Hooked it up, plugged it in, and it just works. Simply hit the button and mouse, keyboard, and monitor switch from one computer to the next. Works perfectly!Cons: None found.Bought this to connect two desktop computers and share keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Hooked it up, plugged it in, and it just works. Simply hit the button and mouse, keyboard, and monitor switch from one computer to the next. Works perfectly! None found.

Pros: Works as advertised. Switching between two XP boxes--almost no lag time when switching. Haven't had a single issue. Both computers boot w.o. regard to KVM selection. All the guts are under my desk--I just have the "remote" switch where I can reach it, next to my mouse. Nice reduction of clutter.Cons: only offers single d-sub monitor connectionWorks as advertised. Switching between two XP boxes--almost no lag time when switching. Haven't had a single issue. Both computers boot w.o. regard to KVM selection. All the guts are under my desk--I just have the "remote" switch where I can reach it, next to my mouse. Nice reduction of clutter. only offers single d-sub monitor connection I use this for keyboard and mouse only; each computer has it's own DVI monitor set. I don't use the audio as I prefer to have each machine independent--they both have speakers. Switch works fine w. no monitor connected. Happy, happy, happy.

Pros: Works right out of the box with out having to load any drivers or software. I like that it has a remote switch. I was able to place the unit in a cabinet with the computers and the 6 ft cord reached to my desk.Cons: noneWorks right out of the box with out having to load any drivers or software. I like that it has a remote switch. I was able to place the unit in a cabinet with the computers and the 6 ft cord reached to my desk. none When I first hooked it up both computers had to reload the mouse and keyboard drivers. After that there was no delay when switching back abd forth between the two computers.

Pros: Have it hooked up to Windows 7 and Fedora 13 computers. Works as described without any problems.Cons: noneHave it hooked up to Windows 7 and Fedora 13 computers. Works as described without any problems. none

Hooked it up and it works. You may have to unplug your keyboard or mouse and plug it back in to get the secound computer to reconise it.

Pros:: Easy to set up Hooked it up and it works. You may have to unplug your keyboard or mouse and plug it back in to get the secound computer to reconise it.

Pros: -Works exactly as it should
-Switching between computers is fastCons: None that I can think of-Works exactly as it should
-Switching between computers is fast None that I can think of Cords a little longer than I need, but that's just a personal use issue.

Pros: The switching is super fast. Love it. Super easy to set up!Cons: None.The switching is super fast. Love it. Super easy to set up! None.

Pros: Works as advertised.
No lag in switching between my two PCLinuxOS systems.
Cables allow great placement of systems (in my opinion).Cons: None yet.Works as advertised.
No lag in switching between my two PCLinuxOS systems.
Cables allow great placement of systems (in my opinion). None yet. I've had excellent luck with IOGEAR PS/2 KVM switches in the past; both with and without audio support. My Asus M4A785TD-V EVO has only 1 PS/2 port making a USB KVM a logical choice. The external corded selector switch is a none issue...it's small and easy to position, or even hide.I have not tried this with any Windows OS. Using two Linux systems...works from the start.

No...it doesn't need to cost more.

Pros: It has the wired remote switch control so no software needed. That's the primary reason I bought this unit: to replace an older KVM.Price: effective replacement of a similar older unit. (which I will be going back to)Doesn't seem to have actually caused any damage to my systemCons: does not include a USB hub in its design. it still takes 2 USB ports on both your host computers to pass through the mouse and KB.
(Seriously??? this is pretty sad, as my 3yr old unit had it)It has the wired remote switch control so no software needed. That's the primary reason I bought this unit: to replace an older KVM.

Price: effective replacement of a similar older unit. (which I will be going back to)

Doesn't seem to have actually caused any damage to my system does not include a USB hub in its design. it still takes 2 USB ports on both your host computers to pass through the mouse and KB.
(Seriously??? this is pretty sad, as my 3yr old unit had it) Likely, I have a defective unit, but this thing is headed for the trash as unusable. It made me think I fried my MB.

simply plugging in even 1 of the KVM usb ports into my main computer (no other changes: KB and mouse still directly attached to MB back plane, and nothing else connected through the KVM) causes my system to immediately fail on the power up test. (click, blink, clink, blink ,......) (for this test it should have been the same as a USB extender cable)

I had to reset my BIOS losing all my OC setting, many many times. I have tried as much as I am willing to, as I fear this unit is causing physical damage to my system, and I'm tired of resetting my bios.

Enough is enough...I give up..

I have never heard of a USB device causing an immediate power on test failure like this. Something is definitely wrong with my unit.

MB: Asus Rampage Formula
OS: Irrelevant to this issue as it never even gets to the full system hardware self test, let alone near the read of the

Pros: MAN THIS IS IT, JUST SWITCHING BETWEN 2 PC LIKE IT WAS ONE PC, I GOT 2 PC WITH WINDOW 7 ON BOTH , MY FRIEND DNT EVN REALIZE IF IM USING 2 PC...JUST TO LET U KNOW HOW FAST AND HANDY THT KVM ISCons: NONEMAN THIS IS IT, JUST SWITCHING BETWEN 2 PC LIKE IT WAS ONE PC, I GOT 2 PC WITH WINDOW 7 ON BOTH , MY FRIEND DNT EVN REALIZE IF IM USING 2 PC...JUST TO LET U KNOW HOW FAST AND HANDY THT KVM IS NONE 2 CHEAP...NEED TO SELL IT FOR MORE MONEY

Pros: This KVM switch works as it should. I bought this to manage 2 PC's and 1 monitor. The USB connections are snug and relayed the contact with my keyboard and mouse immediately. The monitor and keyboards switch quickly between PC's at the press of the button. The ability to run the switch to the location of your choice is a benefit. I have my connections below my desk, out of the way, and the switch runs to the top of my desk quite conveniently.Cons: This isn't a con for this product, because it's designed for VGA inputs, but one of my PC's is DVI and the other VGA. So although I switch keyboard and mouse easy enough with this product, I still have to take the extra step and switch the monitor input on the monitor itself.This KVM switch works as it should. I bought this to manage 2 PC's and 1 monitor. The USB connections are snug and relayed the contact with my keyboard and mouse immediately. The monitor and keyboards switch quickly between PC's at the press of the button. The ability to run the switch to the location of your choice is a benefit. I have my connections below my desk, out of the way, and the switch runs to the top of my desk quite conveniently. This isn't a con for this product, because it's designed for VGA inputs, but one of my PC's is DVI and the other VGA. So although I switch keyboard and mouse easy enough with this product, I still have to take the extra step and switch the monitor input on the monitor itself. Overall, this is a good product for the price. I've been using it for over a year now, and no problems whatsoever.

Pros: Work exactly like is should, separate switch eliminates all the wire messCons: only VGA no DVIWork exactly like is should, separate switch eliminates all the wire mess only VGA no DVI

Pros: 1. Remote switch
2. Fast changeoverCons: None1. Remote switch
2. Fast changeover None Works as one would expect, any lag has more to do with the computer HW/OS and not the KVM.