StarTech.com 4 Port Black PS/2 KVM Switch Kit with Cables - 4 Port PS2 KVM Switch - KVM Switch with Cables - VGA KVM Switch (SV411K), 0.9" x 3.4" x 7.3"

I have 4 computers (one a laptop) that I toggle between with StarTech. I have used this same switch for probably 16 years. I finally wore out the keyboard and mouse PS2 plug. I bought another PS2 because I have older Dell computers and some have had trouble with USB. Per normal, shut everything down, hook up the cabling, mouse, and keyboard and worked with one exception. I had a hard time getting PC #1 to see the mouse and keyboard. I ended up hooking it up on PC4 slot and it worked fine. Crossed my fingers and put it back on #1 and it worked. Everything is in good working order now. The keyboard PS2 connection fits nice and snug in the new StarTech. Also, I have a USB mouse. I used a PS2 to USB adapter before and did the same thing and it worked fine. NOTE: One PC#1 on the first StartTech, I had to use 2 USB to PS2 adapters to make it work. One USB for keyboard, one for mouse. This time, that didn't work. I had to hook them up on the same USB to PS2 keyboard and mouse adapter. I have gone through this before so have adapters for any given problem...... I continue to use a PS2 keyboard because I absolutely hate the window keys between Alt and Ctl. I use Alt and Ctl keys extensively and I kept hitting the window keys. I would end up all kind of fun places that I did not want to be so I gave up the USB keyboard and went back to a PS2. If you don't want multiple mouses, keyboards and monitors on your desk - this little unit is for you. I highly recommend it.

LCD arrived in big box w/ other stuff. LCD not enclosed in a little cardboard box, as in picture; was in thin bubble wrap, enclosed in baggie. After install LCD , many dead many pixels - so apparently bad screen or damaged in shipping. When opening ipod, it destroys other parts a little more, so I decided to keep LCD, instead of returning. In ipod: little screws which strip a little more, plastic which gets bent a little more, and various tape, glued items. Each time you work on ipod, fragile items get more damaged. Repair job is very difficult, so not worth return for new one. Amazon authorized a refund, but I declined - too much hassle and risk to try repair again. If you buy, get 2 LCD's in case one broken. Remember this is a difficult repair. careful to not breath broken glass flakes or get cut! UPDATE: after one day, pixels dying worsened. I may process the refund after all.

I've been using this with a variety of desktop computers of different types and haven't encountered any problems yet. The only limitation, as others have pointed out, is that my USB peripherals don't seem to work with USB to PS2 adapters. So I can't use my favorite keyboard and trackball, but that's OK. Switching between computers via keyboard is surprisingly easy and reliable. Video quality has been very good -- as good as I'd expect from a DB15 RGB analog cable can provide.

What put me off on this item is the way the ports are configured. My keyboard, video, and mouse cables are preinstalled and not compatible with theirs. So, this item is sitting in my spare parts bin along with its cables.

I bought this to replace an older "Connect" KVM that was beginning to act up. The two units appear similar on the surface, but I like this new one much better. Here's why: - External power supply is optional, not required. - Cable arrangement, esp. for the main keyboard and mouse is much more accessible. - Effortlessly handled one computer which had it's own monitor. My old KVM didn't like that set-up for some reason. - It seems to switch faster than my old KVM. I'm very pleased with this unit. It does exactly what I hoped it would do, which is pretty rare when so many subtle design decisions can undermine an otherwise good design. The StarTech unit is a winner as far as I'm concerned. Oh, and the included 6-foot cables were adequate for my set-up.