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Reviewer: PAX from Pittsburgh, PA |
6/8/2013 3:22:54 PM
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Easy fix for the stuck button
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Pros: it works
Cons: quality control
This is an update on my previous review. Actually it's pretty easy to fix the "stuck button" problem. The button get stuck b/c it's too high from the switch below. Loosening the 4 screws and you can disasseble the box. You only need to cut some duct tapes and stick them to the real swtich below the button as a padding. Adjust the height of the padding by increasing or descresing the number of layers of the duct tape. Now both of my two switche boxes work without a problem.
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Reviewer: Srinath Natarajan from Waterloo, ON |
5/13/2013 7:18:02 PM
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Usb switch
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Pros: Everything
Little led to show which device it's connected to.
Simple and minimal.
Cons: None
It's exactly what it says it is. A simple button based usb 2.0 switch. Worked straight out of the box and it's running just as expected.
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Reviewer: CrPost from Brooklyn, NY |
4/4/2013 12:33:40 PM
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The first time I pressed the button it got stuck. Even if it didn't get stuck, that little button couldn't survive a day of me switching my keyboard between two computers.
 by Monoprice Administrator
Hello CrPost,
Thank you for your review and my apologies for the issues you have experienced with PID 2994. Unfortunately, it sounds like you may have received a defective product.
Now if you'd like, I can help setup an RMA for a replacement. If you would like me to proceed with the RMA, all I would need is the order # this switch is under. Sorry again for the trouble and thanks in advance!
Regards,
Jonathan Arteaga
Tech Support Associate
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Reviewer: Al from Westbury, NY |
4/3/2013 6:31:46 AM
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Did not work with my old computer (Windows XP)
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Pros: The switch is very small and simple to set-up.
Cons: Can't connect to my old computer. Exit cable in the front
I needed a switch to connect my two desktop PC to my printer. It work with my new PC (Windows 8), but this switch does not work with my old PC. Wen connected, I got the following messages : "Cannot communicate with All-in-One" and "USB device not recognized", I tried both downstream port. However, when the PC is connected directly to the printer (using the same USB cable), I can print as usual. Please, does anyone have a suggestion?
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Reviewer: mgerety from Rocky HIll, CT |
3/26/2013 6:42:43 AM
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Excellent Switch!
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Pros: Works exactly as described.
Cons: None
I have an 8 port USB hub that I had been manually switching between my work laptop and my desktop PC when switching machines in my home office. I'm ecstatic I bought this. The price was right, and it works exactly as described. I've had no issues whatsoever.
Excellent product.
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Reviewer: Nothing from san antonio, TX |
3/11/2013 5:31:59 AM
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Did not work
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Pros: If it worked could be useful.
Cons: Did not work at all
Product did not work even closely as to how it should have worked. Had to pay shipping costs both ways which was almost as much as the product itself. Will only use Monoprice.com when I know a product will work.
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Reviewer: Whoa from Fresno, CA |
2/25/2013 6:49:09 PM
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Pros: Compact, easy to use.
Cons: It does not work with windows eight.
I have purchased several items over the past year. Your prices are a life saver for teachers. However this USB 2.0 Sharing Switch does not work on my Windows 8 OS.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hello,
My apologies for the issues you ran into with getting the switch to work with windows 8. I will pass this onto our Product Management team to review and test for any possible issues. If you like and don't have any other use for the cable I can issue an RMA for a return, I would just need an order number to get things started. Again my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely
Tjayi Malone
Tech Support
by Whoa
yes it works fine on my two window 7
by Whoa
It works fine on my window 7 computers. There appears to be other issues with window 8 with programs in my school district....I am not sure it is your product... however...thank you for your time.
by Monoprice Administrator
Hi,
That's good to hear and it's a possibility Win 8 doesn't quite have all their SP(service packs) up to date and once they do things will have less issues. If you need this specifically for Win 8 and it isn't going to work for you I can issue an RMA for a return, I would just need an order number to get things processed.
Thank you
Tjayi
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Reviewer: gabrielcab from Caguas, PR |
2/19/2013 9:17:02 AM
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It do the work well.
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Pros: Really works for switching 2 computers for using 1 USB hub.
Cons: The push button is too small.
I can recommend this for people who wants to use 2 computers with 1 USB hub.
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Reviewer: paladyr from Cincinnati, OH |
2/8/2013 5:59:18 AM
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Okay...
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Pros: Cheap
Cons: Lasted one year
I would love this thing if the button was made to last longer, and if there were two buttons instead of one. Right now I have to delicately press the button or else it will get twisted and stuck inside the device.
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Reviewer: Franklin Tang from Media, PA |
11/13/2012 12:16:34 PM
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Works great for a 2 laptop desk
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Pros: Small. Comes with 2x USB-A-B cables. Looks nice.
Cons: When used as a KM switch, there's a slight lag (I know it's not the actual intended use of the switch, but lots of us are using it this way)
So at my desk at work, I have two laptops. One is my client-supplied laptop, the other is my employer-supplied laptop.
I wanted to be able to use just one keyboard/mouse setup between the two laptops. Perhaps a dedicated KVM switch would have been better, but I didn't want to install software onto my client laptop.
So a little research lead me to the USB switch. My keyboard has two extra USB ports, so I plug the mouse into the keyboard and the keyboard into the front of the USB switch. Then I attach both laptops to the back of the switch and I'm ready to go.
There is a slight delay in responsiveness after switching from one laptop to the other, but that's sort of expected. Afterall, you're basically plugging/unplugging a USB device and Windows has to take a few seconds to register a new device.
Overall, it's a good and inexpensive option.
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Reviewer: Cliff from Weaverville, NC |
11/3/2012 7:52:59 AM
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Good product, great price
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Pros: Small and efficient.
Cons: None
Performs as advertised. Monoprice always has the right product at a great price.
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Reviewer: Astartes from Atlanta, GA |
7/23/2012 4:13:15 PM
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Works very well
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Pros: Excellent value, easy to use, reliable
I use this for two computers and one keyboard and mouse. My keyboard has a usb port on it, which I plug my mouse into, so I am able to switch the two between computers. Switching is quite fast and is only limited by the speed at which the computer can register the connection (usually a few seconds). It sure beats manually unplugging and plugging back in. It comes with 2 usb A to B cables (6 feet long).
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Reviewer: vectorizer from Collegeville, PA |
7/11/2012 6:08:14 AM
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works well, good value
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Pros: Good value for money, works well, red-green indicator is good to quickly verify, USB cables included.
Cons: 2 connections on one side, 1 on the other
Simple function implemented well, good price, helpful that 2 USB cables are included. Switching a keyboard with USB mouse attached between a Win7 and a WinXP machine, takes only about 3 seconds for both devices to be recognized on other system. Only downside is having connections on both sides of box, for most installs having all three on one side would be better to make cable arrangements neater, but this is fairly minor.
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Reviewer: HH from Glendale, CA |
7/6/2012 2:18:03 PM
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Cheap, effective
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Pros: Cheap.
Works.
No power adapter required.
Cons: Minor complaints:
Could be smaller
The switch should be on the side to allow for stacking
Exactly as described, no surprises. Does the job just fine, and for the price it's a great deal.
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Reviewer: ChiefH from STAUNTON, VA |
6/17/2012 8:26:42 AM
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USB switching device
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Pros: This switch allows me to leave a printer USB hook-up to my desktop computer and also to temporarily hook-up my laptop to the printer. With the switch I do not have to go behind either the desktop or printer to change cables, I just hook-up the laptop and push the switch button.
Cons: No significant Cons. I did not expect one of the cables to have the mini USB end, but that is no problem as I have several standard USB-A to USB-B cables.
The switch uses a red LED for one line and a green LED for the other line. Only the active LED will be illuminated. The unit came with two USB cables: one a standard A to B USB, the other a standard B to a mini A. I guess that is so you can either hook-up a printer or a camera. The switch is small and I used Velcro to attach it to my printer shelf. This switch really fit a specific need that I have, and it has worked without any problems.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Mount Laurel, NJ |
6/1/2012 5:35:27 PM
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Pros: Product was fairly priced, was quickly delivered, and has worked as advertised.
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Reviewer: Dick from Claremont, CA |
5/10/2012 9:18:58 AM
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Great product
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Pros: Small, easy to use and works perfect! This is the first time I have used Monoprice. Easy to deal with, responsive and you can't beat the prices
Cons: None
Complete recommendation.
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Reviewer: marin from Camarillo, CA |
4/27/2012 11:09:12 PM
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USB sharing
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Pros: nice device
might be nicer for an automatic one
very good
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Portland, OR |
3/26/2012 12:48:56 PM
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Pros: Reasonable price
Works great
Cons: The connectors would be more convenient all on the back of the box
The switch button could be bigger
This switch is exactly what I needed to connect two PCs to a single mouse/keyboard set. The mouse and keyboard plug to a USB hub which in turn plugs into this switch. Works like a charm.
Minor negatives:
If the connectors were all on the back of the box, it would make cable management easier.
The switch button works fine, but it is unnecessarily small.
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Reviewer: Adi from danbury, ct |
3/14/2012 6:22:12 AM
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Works as advertised
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Pros: - price
- size
- effectiveness
- did I mention price
Cons: Nothing that I see for now. except that, the switch has to be fully depressed to work. I'm not sure how long it will last.
I have been using for over a month and love the product. I took two points away, 'cause they only send one D-cable, the other one is for a mini D or something.
Works wonderfully. I use it with a USB hub that connects my keyboard and mouse - to my desktop and laptop. I work at a desk, and its nice to be able to share my keyboard and mouse between my desktop and laptop. For those of you geeks thinking "Synergy", it won't work for my setup 'cause both laptop and desktop are on separate networks.
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Reviewer: Hawker180 from Horsham, Victoria |
1/12/2012 2:44:31 PM
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Two machines one USB device
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Pros: Works Awesome
Cons: none
I use this for my Logitec G15 keyboard, I have two computers (a docked laptop and a desktop) Then my mouse is plugged into the USB on the keyboard, so with the press of onle one button the Keyboard and mouse flick over to the next machine without any lag it is instant. then I just change the source on my monitor over to HDMI and away I go. a KVM would not suit me in this case but this works great
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Reviewer: Gunuin from San Diego, CA |
12/20/2011 2:12:42 PM
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Great Switch
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Pros: Simple to set-up and use easy to use did exactly as intended.
Cons: none
I needed a switch for my old printer that would not network with Vista or Windows 7. Set it up and it works perfectly. Now I don't have to unplug the printer USB cable every time I want to print from my laptop, I can just plug into the extra USB cord, flick the switch, and viola - printing!
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Reviewer: Matt from New York, NY |
12/15/2011 7:08:09 AM
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Quite pleased
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Pros: - Works as described.
- Makes my life much easier being able to work from any combination of work laptop, PC, media PC, and/or cable box between two TV's without having to constantly rewire everything.
- Per the remote, unlike others who noted that it's spotty beyond very close ranges, I've had no trouble with thatworks fine for me.
Cons: - My older PC doesn't seem to cooperate with it too well. (Specifically: if it, 1, goes to sleep or into screensaver mode on one display, then, 2, I switch displays and then, 3, try to bring it out of sleep [or screensaver] mode, it won't recognize the new display) But I think this is more a problem with the fact that the PC's about 7 or 8 years old. All my newer machines work on it without a problem.
- I believe some have complained about there being a brief interruption on BOTH displays whenever a new input is selected on either ONE of the displays. This holds true, but I don't find it bothersome (frankly, I'm pleased HDMI switching/sharing works at all). However, if the wife is watching the TV and I wish to switch the inputs on my display, I will wait for a commercial break before I do so. So I could see this being a nuisance to those who may be constantly flipping around their inputs.
Great product, and keeps me pleased (as usual) with Monoprice's products and prices. (See Pros & Cons for specifics.)
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Reviewer: gale white from jacksonville, AR |
11/17/2011 10:41:11 AM
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USB 2.0 Sharing Switch 2 to 1 with (2) A to B cable
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Pros: small, unobtrusive, easy to use & complete with necessary cables
Cons: wish all cables attached on same side
easy install, unit is small and easy to hide. push a button to change devices (remember: red is right).
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Vancouver, BC |
11/10/2011 10:45:37 AM
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Pros: Price, quality
Cons: none
It does what it says. Good price. What more can you ask?
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Reviewer: Jason Enneking from Overland Park, KS |
10/29/2011 6:12:32 AM
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This plus 4port USB hub = Perfect USB Switch
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Pros: Cheap and it works great. I added a 4 port USB Hub and was able to switch Keyboard, mouse and printer.
Cons: None really. You may have a slight delay on a switch from PC to PC, but no longer than a delay of plugging and unplugging a device.
Cheap, works, and with single USB switch, just hit one button to trade Keyboard, Mouse and other devices from pc to pc.
Perfect solution if you already have monitors with more than one video input and built in abilities to switch sources. I didn't need a full KVM, just USB KM switch and this worked great.
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Reviewer: Richard M Holler from Martinsville, IN |
9/20/2011 11:48:13 AM
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Pros: Does exactly what it is intended to do, and does it well. Even includes the 2 additional cables necessary to hook it up right out of the package. It's small, doesn't require an additional power adapter, and even has an LED to indicate which channel is being used (see below). I'm using it to "share" an old printer that Win7 wouldn't recognize across my local network, nor would it allow to be shared with my WinXP computer on the same network - -this switch allows me to share it between the 2 computers with just the press of a button.
Cons: No real cons.
I have only 2 minor complaints 1) that all connections be on the back instead of 2 on the back and 1 on the front, and 2) I wish that the indicator light would indicate "A" or "B" rather than just lighting up as green or red. These 2 minor things are the only reason I gave this item a 9 rather than a 10.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Brookfield, WI |
9/17/2011 7:07:16 AM
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Great price, works as expected.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Surrey, BC |
7/20/2011 6:09:44 PM
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Pros: Excellent Product, just wanted to watch streaming video on my old 35 inch CRT
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Reviewer: AzDingo from Maricopa, AZ |
7/19/2011 8:38:33 AM
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Helpful device
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Pros: Modest footprint, time on target, nice price and labor saving.
Cons: None other than care is needed with switch.
This is a pretty helpful device if there is something that needs to be shared between two computers. I use it currently to share a mouse and keyboard between two computers - second computer is used every now and then - but this a great way to easily swap over the keyboard and mouse. Saves a lot of work by not having to remove the receiver from C1 and move to C2 and then back again when finished. Saves a huge amount of work if swapping is done more than once a week.
I use two monitors but I intend to buy a monoprice monitor switch in the near future and remove the second monitor from the desktop.
Care needs to be taken when depressing the switch to change the setting. The switch is delicate and would not tolerate hard use.
Pretty good value for the money paid.
The switch that
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Reviewer: bostonbassbuddy from Framingham, MA |
7/14/2011 10:30:04 AM
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Works fine, awkward connector placement
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Pros: Works fine
Good value
Cons: Connector placement makes wiring really awkward. I wish someone would make a switch where the actual button is in the front and all wires exit in the rear.
Works fine, I use it to switch the receiver for a wireless mouse & keyboard between two PCs. One PC sometimes looses the connection, but that's probably a problem of the PC not the switch.
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Reviewer: from riverbank , CA |
6/19/2011 11:13:18 PM
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Great Deal as always!
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Reviewer: Tatyana Rivera from New York, NY |
6/15/2011 5:17:44 AM
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Great little thing
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Pros: Small, looks nice, solid, no unneeded bells and whistles
Cons: When used together with a USB hub, might not be compatible with some old motherboards/controllers.
It works fine, takes very little space (mine hangs on the display stand). The green LED is on when you switch to port A, and red LED is for the port B. You can connect a USB hub to it, but it might not work with some old system boards. It didn't work with my Intel DG965WH, but works fine with my Mac and Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H board. Mind you, switching a single device has no problem with older motherboards, problem might arise only when connecting a hub (I tried 3 hubs, so it's not related to a hub itself). All in all it's a great solution to switching between two computers.
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Reviewer: Joe Waskito from Surrey, BC |
5/28/2011 9:25:17 AM
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Pros: Works really well, and for the price you can't go wrong. Wow...
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Reviewer: Sam from Rio Rancho, NM |
4/29/2011 9:51:06 PM
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Awesom for printing with two computers
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Works with iMac and PC, it works great, and solved my problem of moving printer usb cables back and forth. Not much to it. A little old technology, but it works.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from East Rutherford, NJ |
4/19/2011 7:36:21 AM
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Pros: Switch between two PCs easily
Cons: Everytime you switch, it has a lag that it's removing and adding device
The switch works great. Nice easy and convienent. I use this to swap my keyboard between two different PCs. Only thing is that sometimes there is a lag as if I unplug the device and plug it in to the other PC. Would be great if the PC could just see that something is plugged in all the time so it would not have the reconnecting lag.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Calgary, AB |
3/2/2011 3:11:13 PM
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Pros: -Not expensive
-Does the job well
Cons: -Casing seems a little flimsy
-Somewhat awkward design
I bought this so that I could connect a wireless keyboard/mouse receiver to switch between two computers like a KVM switch (minus the video...I didn't need an actual KVM switch since my LCD monitor is able to take in two inputs from two different computers and I could simply change the source by pressing a button on the monitor itself). It works really well and is able to switch between computers quickly (there is a slight 0.5-1 second delay but this is expected).
While there is only one USB input port, you could easily expand the number of ports by connecting a USB hub. I wouldn't recommend using it to hook up an external hard drive, but it would work really well with printers and scanners (as well as keyboards and mice).
The casing does look a little flimsy (it's made out of plastic) and they could have used a better colour for it. The design is also a little awkward and could be improved by placing the ports closer together so the wires don't have to go all the way around to the opposite side of the casing. But these are minor issues and at this price I'm not complaining.
Overall, a great product and it does its job well day in and day out.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from asheboro, NC |
2/3/2011 4:14:47 PM
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Switch to use 1 device on 2 computers
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Pros: great little device to share my 1 printer with 2 computers
Cons: it is not automatic, you have to physically press the button to switch the printer between the computers
I like it, it works, nothing fancy.
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Reviewer: Oliver from Vancouver, BC |
1/15/2011 11:19:54 AM
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Pros: Works
Good price
Good build
Cons: none so far
I bought this to allow my multi-function printer to be shared between 2 computers. All functions work fine.
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Reviewer: Adam from Henderson, NV |
12/13/2010 11:35:42 PM
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Great Product for 2 computers!
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Pros: This worked great to share a USB Hub full of devices between my Windows PC and Macbook Pro.
Cons: USB Powered scanner is a little finiky on it. Won't power on 100% of the time, need to unplug and replug.
Would be nice if all 3 connections were on one side so cables aren't coming off of it on the front and back. But that's mostly an aesthetic reason.
This worked great to share a USB Hub full of devices between my Windows PC and Macbook Pro. The only cons are really minor. Great price and shipping speed from Monoprice!
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Reviewer: Kevin B from pine grove, ca |
12/3/2010 9:19:50 AM
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Great Switch
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Pros: Switch works every time with my usb keyboard.
Cons: The layout for the connections could be better.
Nice device if you want to share a usb item. It's small and so far has worked perfectly.
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Reviewer: Andrew from Philadelphia, PA |
9/11/2010 3:25:53 PM
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USB Sharing Switch
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Pros: Does what it's supposed to
Cons: None that I've encountered
Exactly what it's described as - a physical USB switch between two computers. I have it plugged into a USB hub to share a keyboard and mouse between my laptop and desktop.
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Reviewer: Avalanchis from Oklahoma City, OK |
9/8/2010 5:45:20 AM
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Simple and Effective
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Pros: Works well. Inexpensive.
Cons: None
This switch allows me to easily move my keyboard, mouse, and other USB peripherals from my PC to my MAC. This is a much less expensive solution than buying a KVM switch. I just use this in conjunction with the input switch on my monitor.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Harrodsburg, KY |
8/23/2010 5:37:33 AM
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Pros: works as expected, used on two computers connected to one printer. I also purchased USB powered cable extenders for this project. They also worked great.
recommend buy
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Reviewer: Michael Lane from Saint Louis, MO |
8/16/2010 8:53:24 AM
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Works great
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Pros: Great price
Great Monoprice service
Cons: None
This works perfectly for sharing USB devices between 2 computers. I am sharing a printer between a Mac and a PC. Just push the little button to switch between computers and print away. My only minor quibble is that I would prefer all the USB ports to be on the back of the device. The port from the printer- switch is on the front. The two ports out to the computers are on the back. Not a major deal, but would make it easier to organize the rats nest of cables I have.
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Reviewer: ralniv from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
8/1/2010 8:18:13 AM
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Good value
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Pros: low price, works as advertised
Cons: would have preferred all usb connectors on one side of unit so that I could tuck the wires behind my desk instead of needing to run them across my desk)
A great value and works as advertised. Could be improved by having all connectors on one side of the device.
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Reviewer: Mark Frazier from Springfield, MO |
6/11/2010 6:15:30 AM
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Works exactly like I needed, and it arrived very quickly.
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Reviewer: Tom Stalnaker from West Chester, PA |
3/19/2010 1:53:25 PM
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I had tried several other more complex options for sharing an all-in-one printer/scanner between 2 computers and none worked. This switch was inexpensive, easy to install, and worked perfectly.
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Reviewer: FritzMeister from Reno, NV |
3/5/2010 8:41:23 AM
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Sharing Fujitsu Scanner
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The only complication during the Fujitsu driver setup was that the scanner had to be directly connected to each workstation for the software to detect it. After the drivers were installed I was able to add the switch. Only 8 out of 10 because sometimes switching from one computer to another doesn't work. But it's only sporadic. $12.50 to share a $1000 scanner between 2 workstations is still a great deal.
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Reviewer: Corgado from Trois-Rivieres, QC |
3/3/2010 11:09:16 AM
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Just wow!
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Works great! Simple to install and use. No need to unplug USB products anymore!!!
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Reviewer: G-Money from Houston, TX |
2/22/2010 8:30:15 AM
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Printer Switch
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This switch works fantastic and as planned. After spending an hour on the phone with (worthless) HP customer support, they (incorrectly) told me my printer was unfixable.
They said they could help me no more and I need to buy another printer. After several hours of tinkering, I discovered the wireless feature of my HP printer stopped working. After re-setting up without wireless, and using standard cable, printer worked. So I purchased this switch to have a "free" cable whereby we could plug it into any laptop (that was previously working with the wireless feature).
Great Deal. Great Price. And it comes with cables.
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Reviewer: TS from Alexandria, VA |
2/1/2010 11:37:36 AM
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Printer Switch
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I purchased the switch to allow me to use a single multi-function printer between two PCs. It is hardwired between the two PCS with the two supplied wires. My own printer wire connects to the switch. It does the job as advertised. It is small and unobtrusive. It requires pressing a button on the switch to alternate between printers. Given the price (including shipping), it is truly a bargain.
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Reviewer: suible from Sun City West, AZ |
1/21/2010 8:37:00 AM
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Works fine, but has a few drawbacks
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I've been using this for months. At one time I was moving computer stuff around and I didn't get around to reconnecting the switch right away - it was a pain not to be able to use it. It seemed like the printer was always connected to wrong computer. Yeah, there are other ways to share printers, but problems, too.
My main problem is that the switch is quite lightweight and not very big. It sometimes gets a bit lost among all the cords and stuff on my desk. If I was ambitious I'd find a way to velcro it or something to the printer to make life easier. Duct tape keeps occurring to me . . . not elegant, but it would probably work.
I'll soon be buying a new one - to give to someone else.
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Reviewer: David Cornell from Eden Prairie, MN |
12/17/2009 7:39:57 AM
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works well so far
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I was looking for an affordable way to share my USB MFD (multifunction print/scan/copy/fax device) between the two PCs on my desk, and this works pretty well.
This device uses a physical push-button toggle switch (so make sure you install it somewhere that you can reach the actual switch box as there's no hot-key support), and no driver or software is needed. The switch won't even show up in the USB stack on the host. As far as the host is concerned, pushing the switch is no different from physically plugging in or unplugging the attached USB device(s).
The light is green when it's on port 1 and red when it's on port 2. There is no indication of status other than if the light is on you know there's power coming from the USB host port (the device itself does not require or accept a power cord). The device is also very light weight. It would have been nice if it was weighted down so that the cables don't push it around or off the desk when you bump them.
All in all it does what I wanted it to do. Nothing more, nothing less. I'm happy with the purchase and happy with Monoprice.com as always.
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Reviewer: Erasmus from Champaign, IL |
11/25/2009 7:13:44 AM
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Great price and does the job
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I have two computers at work on separate unconnected networks. I use a USB flash drive to transfer files between the two computers and both CPUs are under my desk. Having to crawl under my desk several times a day quickly became a nuisance. I've been looking for a product like this for months. I tested one other similar device (Aluratek 1 Port USB 2.0 Auto Sharing Switch). It was more than twice the price and just didn't work. I would have to press the switch button 8-12 times before the device would make the switch. The one from Monoprice worked as soon as I plugged it into my computers. Occasionally I have to press the switch twice, but that's very rare (maybe 1/50 times). It's totally worth the money.
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Reviewer: lroyw from Hyattsville, md |
10/28/2009 5:32:48 PM
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switches
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I had no problems with the swicthes that I purchased. For the price you cannot bet it.
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Reviewer: Anonymous from Santa Cruz, CA |
10/9/2009 11:34:49 AM
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Happy so far
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So far, this is working just fine.
The switch button does feel a little cheap, but no problems so far.
It has two different led colors so you can easily tell which device you're currently switched to.
It came with two usb cables, so overall it's a nice package.
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Reviewer: jmack from Buchanan Dam, TX |
10/8/2009 9:01:28 PM
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Terrific
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This terrific little switch does exactly what it is supposed to do, at a SUPER low price. It does not have 'auto switching' or 'hotkey switching', but it doesn't CLAIM to have them. It is small, cleanly designed, and seemingly well made. I seriously doubt that you could buy the two included USB cables at Office Depot or Best Buy for the same price as this whole package. I anticipate needing a couple of more USB switches soon, and I won't even LOOK anywhere else. THANK you, Monoprice, for another problem well solved.
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Reviewer: Bdurp from Venice, CA |
10/4/2009 5:21:26 PM
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Works great
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Could be smaller, but not by much. Works as advertised.
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Reviewer: Tyrod from Saint Cloud, FL |
2/20/2009 3:39:33 PM
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10 Stars
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This thing is the cats pajamas. Iver been using it for 6 months to switch my USB BluRay drive between 2 computers.
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Reviewer: Andrew from Lone Tree CO |
7/3/2007 12:19:06 PM
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First, the product doesn''t mention the length of the USB cables, which is 5ft.
It is working for me, sharing between a WinXP and a Linux/Debian computer, but I am already having issues with it after less than a month of use. When I first got it, the switch worked fine, but now the buttons are backwards. Somehow the switch in the A position enables the cord attached to the B port now.
It feels quite cheap, and with this new behavior, I don''t know if I would recommend it.
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