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  Product:     StarTech PC Switcher KVM Switch  
  Price:     $60 (CAN) / $48 (U.S) 
  Supplied By:     ADPmods
  Author:     Shatterstar
  Date:     December 16th, 2003
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star star

StarTech PC Switcher KVM Switch
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StarTech PC Switcher KVM Switch
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Examining the switch itself reveals the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector on the side and the monitor output on the front. I was surprised to see the lack or any USB connections, eliminating the ability to use USB based keyboards and mice. As a test, I attempted to use a USB to PS/2 adapter without any success. The casing is very rugged and ideal for an environment where the PC Switcher KVM Switch is prone to various bumps and drops. There is also a hook on the side that is made of thick and flexible plastic that re-enforces my initial impression that it would not be easily broken. The hook is for hanging the PC Switcher KVM Switch in an out of the way place, which helps to save precious real estate on your desk.

StarTech PC Switcher KVM Switch
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StarTech PC Switcher KVM Switch
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The switch is equipped with 1 x 2ft KVM cable and 1 x 6ft KVM cable giving you a total span of 8ft. This makes the PC Switcher KVM Switch ideal for connecting computers that are located far apart from each other. The rear portion of the package provides an easy to follow illustrated instruction guide which can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

StarTech PC Switcher KVM Switch
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StarTech PC Switcher KVM Switch
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The VGA connectors are are labeled with writing in order to let you know which cable is attached to position PC-1 and PC-2. Simply connect the VGA, PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors to the respective computers and then power up the systems.

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