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Review on ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Enhanced ATEN 4-Port USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch (CS1764A) by Ahmed Rowe

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect product for my needs.

I bought this product after so much research and consideration because I already had a VGA/PS2 based KVM switch. Computers today have lost their PS2 switch just as they once lost their serial and parallel ports. More and more computers are now equipped with DVI connections, although VGA connections have not completely disappeared. This product is primarily intended if you have DVI connections on all your computers. I am currently using the Microsoft Wireless Natural Ergonomic Desktop Set 7000 and it works perfectly (even without installing drivers from Microsoft). Installing drivers from Microsoft makes the job even better. It bothered me that the desktop kit only came with a USB dongle and I wasn't sure how all of that would work, but it still worked the first time. I have tested and used all the main features of this device: (a) Partial monitor/audio/keyboard switching. (b) Connecting the audio/microphone jacks to the machine. (c) Front and rear USB ports These all work perfectly, and in fact I'm now wondering why I didn't have this feature before. The device has rubber protection on the edges so it sits nicely on my new work furniture. The unit is also quite solid, so I set my monitor (Lenovo 1920x1080) to 25 inches to save space and no problem. Overall, it's worth the investment and I would definitely recommend it.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • New competitors