TESmart DisplayPort Switcher Supports Devices Computer Components Review

I bought this KVM to switch between two laptops - one Dell running Linux and the other a MacbookPro with an HP QHD monitor. I also use a Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse with a small dongle. It works fine for these components. I can't use shortcuts to switch when using a wireless keyboard and mouse, but that's not a problem if I can easily reach the device on my desk. What didn't work so well was my external webcam. The toggling seems to confuse computers, which means I've had to constantly…

Of course, in my opinion, TESmart is the best DP KVM in this price range. First, you don't have many Displayport KVM options on the market, most of which are overpriced. I had another StarTech DP KVM from a previous job. When I wanted to buy one for WFH during the pandemic, I looked at StarTech first, but the price was much more expensive ($263). TESmart is one of the cheapest KVM DPs I could find, so I bought it and it worked fine. ($100). I have to say that Displayport is relatively less…

I was looking for a Displayport KVM to use with my LG 3440 x 1440 @ 144Hz monitor so it could be shared between my Macbook and a gaming PC. Technically this product is only DP 1.2 which isn't good enough for the advertised resolution and refresh rate, but I've been using it for a few days and it's been working great so far. With the click of a button I can switch between my Macbook and get the full 144Hz of my display and peripherals and then switch to my gaming PC and use G-Sync with no issues

Works instantly and is intuitive. 2 LEDs to indicate whether devices are connected, 2 LEDs to indicate which device is being switched to. It comes with all the necessary cables, which is a big plus. Now for the cons: 1. The remote is hot shit and works if I'm lucky. Only 1 button on the remote is needed to switch, instead I have 6 buttons. You might think that pressing 1 would switch to device 1 and 2 would switch to device 2. No, all 6 buttons do not work. Yes, I put in a new battery. It…

There appears to be a known bug in the product which is causing the screen to turn on and off at random times. I emailed the manufacturer's support and was advised to try other cables than the ones that came with it. Support said that if the new cables fix this they will give a cash rebate on the cables. I tried several cables I had on hand and when they didn't fix the problem I ordered new cables. The new cables fixed the problem but after sending the bill to support I haven't heard back from…

I've been using this KVM for 10 months now. I managed to share a monitor/keyboard/mouse between two laptops, a Lenovo on a docking station and an HP. Both laptops are running Windows 10 (latest versions installed). All connections from each laptop to the KVM are through separate ports (no port sharing). I have not experienced the issues described below when the same keyboard/mouse (any combination) is directly attached to laptops. small. You can easily put it aside somewhere. Remote Control…