KVM Switch USB + Audio

homerjatmoes · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:39 pm Post subject: KVM Switch USB + Audio

LINKSKEY LKU-UA02

I have found a KVM that works fine is USB only and switches audio. On top of that it actually works, no video problems no keyboard/mouse problems, and the audio sounds the same. I am using it between a Windows box and my mini. I even have a Wacom Graphire ET series tablet connected to the mouse side (my keyboard and mouse are wireless and share a port) and it works on both machines.

The hot keys do not work for me when using the mini so I just use the switch, I think it may be the keyboard as the directions state that hot keys work on a Mac (ScrLK +/-).

The price including shipping was $31.99 from newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817107225

Susurrus · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:45 pm Post subject:

So this thing has software that doesn't work with your Mac or what's this hotkeys stuff or is this hotkeys stuff from your tablet?

Glad to hear we have a good KVM for use with a Mini now.
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homerjatmoes · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:57 pm Post subject:

There is software that is Windows only that is used to change the hotkey setup. ScrLK +/- is hard coded and should work in Windows, Linux, and OS X but it does not work for me in OS X, so I just use the switch on the unit.

I only have one USB keyboard at home but I will get one from work to test hotkey operation.

Todd · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:02 pm Post subject:

I'm glad to hear that this KVM works well, I just bought it about 1 hour ago.
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$31.99

Can someone find a DVI KVM for that price?

Susurrus · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:05 pm Post subject:

e3mw · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject:

Very nice! I might invest in this KVM, it will certainly save me some desktop space! I'll use it to juggle my PC and Mini around whenever I need to.
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Todd · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:35 am Post subject:

Now that I have my mini I was able to try out this KVM. It works great, no problems at all.
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Susurrus · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:37 am Post subject:

Todd · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:47 am Post subject:

kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject:

i just ordered one by IOGear on amazon for $40. It has all the same options as the one you guys mentioned. I wish i had looked here before. The only thing i just realized - mine also uses the scroll lock for the hotkey configuration. The only problem with that is that i'm not sure my keyboard has a scroll lock key. Strange? YES! especially when theres a light for Scroll Lock. I have 15 F keys, but no scroll lock!
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homerjatmoes · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:31 pm Post subject:

What Iogear model is it? Does it have a switch or is it just hotkey?

kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:42 pm Post subject:

Iogear 2 Port Compact USB KVM Switch (GCS632U)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001BVXI6/dealtime-ce-feed-20/ref%3Dnosim/103-5663197-8945441
as for having a switch on the unit, it doesnt look like it. i haven't gotten mine yet. it uses scroll lock (which unfortunately my keyboard lacks... stupid kensington)[/url]
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homerjatmoes · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:52 pm Post subject:

Newegg.com had a couple reviews on it. It does not look like there is a switch. Are you able to cancel the order? If not let us know how it works out.

certsoft · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject:

Just got a LINKSKEY LKU-UA02 and it works even worse than the Tripp-Lite KVM I have been using. It won't switch back to the Windows 2000 PC. The light flashes for that computer when you push the button but there is no longer a mouse cursor on the screen and the keyboard is dead. It looks like Windows thought the keyboard and mouse were removed or something.


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