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Germany, Berlin
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Review on πŸ–₯️ JideTech KVM Switch HDMI 4 Port: Ultra HD 4kΓ—2K@60hz 4:4:4 Resolution, USB 2.0 Hub, Hotkey/Mouse Switching – Linux, Windows, Mac, Unix by Abhinav Drury

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Received defective unit

Due to the limitations of the 4 port KDM switch in today's labeling I bought this unit as it felt like the best option. Unfortunately, I received a defective device and received no help from the manufacturer's support. If you are considering purchasing this product I strongly encourage you to make sure it works as advertised before Revain's return window closes. I'm about to spend $100 on a piece of metal that doesn't do what I bought it for. To clarify, the device does not correctly switch the attached keyboard and mouse between computers when the monitor mode is switched. Rather, they are mirrored, and when you move the mouse, the action is repeated on both screens. Also, the way this device maps monitor switching doesn't actually indicate whether one monitor is connected or disconnected to another, it simply emulates a monitor view switch. What I mean by this is that if I open software on a computer with a second monitor and then switch to another computer, that application on the first computer is now stuck on that second monitor, even though a KVM switch should be connected. to the second computer. The only way to access these applications was to restart the entire computer. It kind of defeats the purpose of a KVM monitor switch. Everyone, be careful, don't be stupid like me and wait until the return window closes to check the device.

Pros
  • Quality finish
Cons
  • So far so good