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- Allows you to share 4 USB devices between 2 users.
- The USB ports are switched from one user to another with the touch of the button.
- Cables included to connect 2 PC's to the rear of the hub
- Compatible With Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7
- Also compatible with MAC and Linux
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I saw this product and it appeared to be the ideal solution. I have a desktop and laptop, and limited desk space, so some way of sharing the USB keyboard, mouse and printer was needed without having to constantly move USB cables. After looking for a simple USB switch for some time, I saw this product, and on paper it seems ideal.
Unfortunately on paper is the only place this product IS ideal. As another reviewer has noted, the switch button has to be pushed almost inside the casing before it switches, and even then it often takes several attempts before it latches. The switch itself seems to have a mind of its own. Even though there are LED's to indicate which device is selected, these do not always tie up with which device is actually active. Often even when the LED indicates the device is switched, it has not, and other times the device switches and the LED's do not change! This means you end up in a loop of trial and error, pressing the button, wait a few seconds, try the device, press the button, wait a few seconds, try the device again..... ARGGHHH"!
Needless to say this device is now resigned to the bin, and I am now back to plugging a USB cable between two mini hubs, which is actually quicker and more reliable!
It is a real shame there does not seem to be any reliable solution to sharing several USB devices between two PC's on the market. If this product was any good it could be a big seller.
Unfortunately on paper is the only place this product IS ideal. As another reviewer has noted, the switch button has to be pushed almost inside the casing before it switches, and even then it often takes several attempts before it latches. The switch itself seems to have a mind of its own. Even though there are LED's to indicate which device is selected, these do not always tie up with which device is actually active. Often even when the LED indicates the device is switched, it has not, and other times the device switches and the LED's do not change! This means you end up in a loop of trial and error, pressing the button, wait a few seconds, try the device, press the button, wait a few seconds, try the device again..... ARGGHHH"!
Needless to say this device is now resigned to the bin, and I am now back to plugging a USB cable between two mini hubs, which is actually quicker and more reliable!
It is a real shame there does not seem to be any reliable solution to sharing several USB devices between two PC's on the market. If this product was any good it could be a big seller.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Compared to other products on the market you can't get cheaper than this. Is certainly does the job ok. The only issue I have with it is that the button requires too much effort. It's an on/off type click switch and needs to be pressed right into the body of the device to switch it. When switching frequently this becomes a bit of a pain. If this minor gripe doesn't bother you then it's a cheap solution to the multiple input/output device problem.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I bought this item and spent some time considering it.
I have a USB printer, usb wireless keyboard and mouse, usb CD/DVD Writer, usb hard drive, and a USB Hub.
I wanted to be able to switch between my HP Laptop and my Samsung Laptop whilst still using the same USB equipment per above. One was XP and the other was Vista.
The device comes with two cables to connect up two latops / machines.
It doesn't need any power source.
It was very simple to setup. It came out of the box, one cable plugged in to one latop, one cable plugged into another. I then connected up the cable from my 8 port usb hub where all the common devices are held into the USB Switch. It immediatley lit up and the usb devices worked on the XP machine.
When I switched over to the Vista machine, it didn't pick it up at first. I rebooted my vista machine and it started working. It then appeared to do some installing of device and asked to reboot the laptop which I did.
I can now very quickly switch between laptops very easily.
My one concern was around the pressing of the button that has been mentioned in reviews.
The button I have on mine is simple click up and click down to switch, and doesn't need to be heavy handedly pressed.
Works great for me.
I have a USB printer, usb wireless keyboard and mouse, usb CD/DVD Writer, usb hard drive, and a USB Hub.
I wanted to be able to switch between my HP Laptop and my Samsung Laptop whilst still using the same USB equipment per above. One was XP and the other was Vista.
The device comes with two cables to connect up two latops / machines.
It doesn't need any power source.
It was very simple to setup. It came out of the box, one cable plugged in to one latop, one cable plugged into another. I then connected up the cable from my 8 port usb hub where all the common devices are held into the USB Switch. It immediatley lit up and the usb devices worked on the XP machine.
When I switched over to the Vista machine, it didn't pick it up at first. I rebooted my vista machine and it started working. It then appeared to do some installing of device and asked to reboot the laptop which I did.
I can now very quickly switch between laptops very easily.
My one concern was around the pressing of the button that has been mentioned in reviews.
The button I have on mine is simple click up and click down to switch, and doesn't need to be heavy handedly pressed.
Works great for me.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good device does the job but could be improved upon
To start with i'll explain my setup. I have a pc running vista and a laptop with windows 7 sharing a 32inch TV and a mouse and keyboard. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. N. J. Britton
Great
Been using this for a week or so now. Switches between two PC's OK. Currently sharing two external drives and a printer with no problem. Read more
Published 3 months ago by V. Davies
Could be better
I wasn't 100% sure about buying this after seeing some of the other reviews. It does the job without any problems and the buttons work fine for me. Read more
Published 8 months ago by IFC
Works a treat
Yes, the switch is a little insensitive, especially if you only press the end, but works fine once you get the hang of it.
Published 10 months ago by j2222
Great Solution
I've been trying this for a couple of days now and all i have to say its exactly what i was looking for. Its a usb hub with a switch to use it with 2 computers. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Philip
Very useful USB switch
This does exactly what it says on the tin! I often bring my work laptop home from work and want to use it at the desk where I have my desktop PC, including the mouse and keyboard. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. R. Strong
Good, It's best if you have one pc on at a time.
Its good for what I wanted it for, But it only works best when you only have one pc on at a time. Had it a couple of weeks and I can say I have had no problem with it so far. Read more
Published 18 months ago by John Gage
Fantastic Product
I've just bought one of these and it works a dream!
I have 2 laptops which I use for business/personal use. Read more
I have 2 laptops which I use for business/personal use. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Andrew F
Completely useless. Please don't buy
If you want to waste your money, this is the product for you.
This switch is utterly useless and infuriating to use.
I really urge you to not buy this product. Read more
This switch is utterly useless and infuriating to use.
I really urge you to not buy this product. Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by Carl Yates
Works for Me
It's early days but so far it's done exactly what it's supposed to.
At present it has an external HDrive enclosure, WebCam and 3-in-1 Printer attached to it and linked to my... Read more
At present it has an external HDrive enclosure, WebCam and 3-in-1 Printer attached to it and linked to my... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by RobinP
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