Iogear MiniView Micro USB KVM

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Product: Iogear MiniView Micro USB KVM
Category: KVM Switches

Summary:
The four port MiniView Micro USB KVM switch from IOGEAR the simplest way to simultaneously run and share audio among four 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 connected computers.

This switch also offers multi-platform support; it 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.

The Miniview Micro USB KVM has two 6' long KVM cables molded-in, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers and you'e got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR. In addition, it has two other available ports to connect them to your computers for future expansion. [List Price: $129.95]

[pixelnate]

Has anybody played with one of these? I am looking for a new KVM to replace the one I have with PS2 connectors. I would like DVI monitor connections, but if the price is right...
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CORE DUO 1.66 | 2Gb | 80Gb | MiniStack v2 w/160GB
Currently looking for a good KVM

[pixelnate]

This looks like the right way to go. Does anybody know of a slightly less costly solution?

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CORE DUO 1.66 | 2Gb | 80Gb | MiniStack v2 w/160GB
Currently looking for a good KVM

[Din]

Can't help you with a less costly option, but I have one of the miniview DVI units you link to right in front of me. It is built to match the price they charge.

It's all metal and a really heavy and solid little sucker. Works very nicely too. It can actually be remotely controlled and updated, and built to accomodate stacking feet, so it was obviously designed with more inductrial than home use in mind.

[nobbie]

That looks pretty cool. What about controlling two monitors for extended desktops when swtiching between a MacMini and a Windows machine?

[Din]

It only has 2 ins 1 out, so you would have to find a way to split the signal between the KVM and the monitors.

[iyengar]

I contacted tech support about problems with this kvm and known features (bugs) are high end speakers with subwoofers like my JBL Creature makes a loud buzzing noise. When your computer goes to sleep all connection is lost so you can't wake. You need to force shut down and start up again and set to never sleep.