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Flexclip Copyholder - Black
From ACCO/KENSINGTON

Kensington offers FlexClip copyholder, the flexible arm that attaches anywhere. The FlexClip's 'Goose-neck' positions papers precisely. It attaches to nearly any hard-surface monitors, notebook computers, etc. Its small size lets it fit into a briefcase.
Color: BLACK Brand: Kensington Model: 62081 Platform: No Operating System Original language: English, French, Spanish Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 1.50" h x 5.50" w x 10.26" l, .18 pounds

very poorly made This did not last two minutes out of the package. The springs popped out before I ever began typing. Don't even bother with this product. Good concept but needs redesign This small device would be excellent if it didn't keep breaking. The spring clips have far too much strength for the flimsy plastic jaws. After two clips broke on me, I was determined to make it work as I like the small size and simplicity of the holder. With some difficulty I removed the broken clip completely, and attached the bendy wire to the black plastic piece on monitor with a small C-clamp. Clunky, to say the least. I treat the clip that holds the paper with great care and don't let it close with a snap. It will hold several pieces of paper or a lightweight magazine. Kensington makes some other good products. It can't be too hard for them to improve this one so that it fulfils its promise. Perfect for a flat-panel monitor! This flexclip copy holder is the perfect solution for a flat-panel monitor. The coil is completely flexible to allow just the right placement of copy. You won't be able to remove the clip and put it on another monitor, though -- once you break the adhesive grip, it won't hold well again. If your flat-panel monitor has a very slim rounded top, just place the clip along the side -- you can bend the clip into an upside-down "U" to get it where you need it for your copy.

   

Targus 19.1- Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Privacy Filter (ASF19WUSZ)
From Targus

The Targus 19.1¿ Widescreen LCD Monitor Privacy Filter is designed to fit 19.1¿ widescreen LCD monitors. To protect your information, tiny vertical blinds on the surface of the screen narrow the viewing angle so data is only visible directly in front of the monitor up to 45 degrees away from the center of the screen. Onlookers will only see a dark unclear screen when attempting to view the information from a side angle. In addition to providing security, the privacy filter also blocks the glare to help reduce eye strain. The Targus LCD Monitor Privacy Filter can be easily attached by using clear adhesive strips designed for LCD screens or with the included tab guides that stick to the edge of the LCD screen to hold the filter in place. Users can position the tabs so the filter easily slides on and off. Highly portable and easy to use, the Targus privacy screen protects valuable information on a laptop and LCD monitor from onlookers.
Color: N/A Brand: Targus Model: ASF19WUSZ Platform: Windows Format: CD Original language: English Dimensions: 11.90" h x 14.80" w x .12" l, .80 pounds

Not too bad but not ideal for cubicle city I bought this product because of two needs -- cut down the glare on my LCDs and keep the content private. It works great to cut the glare. The privacy filter is okay. I expected the image to be blurry when looking at it from afar but it is not. I was hoping for it be clear only when you are right in front of it. People walking about 10 feet away can see what is on there as long as they are right in front of it. View dimmed at sides Because of the width, if you focus on the center of the screen, the left and right sides of the screen views are dim (in the state of a little partially blocked). Also, my purpose to purchase this screen is for anti-glare filter. It does not do a good job on this function. Its anti-glare function is worse than those filters not designed for any-spy.

   

Page-Up Crystal Pageup ( Translucent Grey )
From Page-Up

Enable easy reading of your documents with this unique and innovative product / Makes valuable room for your workspace / Holding up to 15 pages Data Transfer Rate - 480 Mbps Buffer Size, Cache - 8 MB System Requirements - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP, 256MB of RAM (512MB+ recommended), 500MB of free disk space, Pentium, Celeron class or equivalent processor Notebook or desktop computer, Mac OS 9 or Mac OS 10.1.5 thru 10.4 (Tiger), 128 MB of RAM (256 MB+ recommended), 200 MB of free hard drive space, G3 or better processor (e.g. G3, G4, G5) Notebook or desktop computer, Available USB Ports, CD-ROM Drive
Amazon Sales Rank: #2052 in Office Product Brand: Page-Up

looks great, product is so-so That 15 pages is being generous - this paper stand holds maybe a dozen or so pages, if that, before they start to stick. Only buy this if you plan to have the paper you're looking at sit there for several minutes while you type stuff from it or whatever. If you're like me and do data entry that requires flipping pages every minute or so, this is probably the wrong product for you. In that case, but a traditional paper tray that sits upright at a slant, that you can put a whole big stack of papers on, and slide them off the pile much faster. At least the product looks really cool though. Great product! Forget those bulky, flimsy page stands for typing of the past! I love Page Ups! They make great gifts for folks who do a lot of writing--teachers, students, doctors, lawyers, business people, journalists, reporters, secretaries, etc. They are generally sturdy and can also hold recipe cards, index cards, note cards, postcards, cards for display, greeting cards, information cards, how-to-instruction booklets, thin hobby diagrams, etc. Just think of them as small, but weighted paper stands. I have three of them--different colors! :)

   

Belkin F1DF102U Flip 2-Port KVM Switch (USB Connection)
From Belkin Components

Laptops offer a great way to work - and play - almost anywhere. But sometimes you just don't feel like sitting in front of a tiny display and cramped keyboard.Thanks to Flip, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard for both your laptop and desktop computer.
Color: WHITE Brand: Belkin Model: F1DF102U Released on: 2006-04-07 Original language: English Dimensions: 8.00" h x 3.00" w x 11.00" l, 1.05 pounds
Belkin Components is the preeminent technology leader in connectivity solutions for the computer and consumer electronics user. Always ahead of the rest, Belkin Components continues to deliver niche products that make your life easier and maximize your computer or consumer electronic investment. Laptops offer a great way to work - and play - almost anywhere. But sometimes you just don’t feel like sitting in front of a tiny display and cramped keyboard. Thanks to Flip, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard for both your laptop and desktop computer. Click. Flip. It’s simple. Just place the remote anywhere on your desk and press to flip your monitor from one computer to the next. Flip is also great for connecting your old and new desktop computers, giving you instant access to files, programs, and games on both computers.The 2-port Flip also features audio support, which allows you to share one set of speakers between computers. Features and Benefits Shares one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between computers Connects instantly to notebook computers Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer Flip is accessing Includes 2 built-in cables to connect computers Installs in 3 easy steps with no software required
Standby doesn't work This product works okay except if the computer trys to put the monitor in standby, it doesn't work. I am returning the product. It don't work. My experience was similar to what several others here have mentioned. The first day I hooked it up, it worked. The next day it did not. When I hit the button to switch computers I get unreliable results...usually it switches the video but not the mouse and keyboard. I have found that by flipping it about 4 times it will sync itself and I get control of the desired computer. You might have to jiggle the remote switch plug a little before you get contact. The light on the remote switch must glow either green or yellow. If not, jam the plug in harder. When it was working, I did find an annoying 6 second delay before the mouse and keyboard would activate. The video is instant. I'm also trying an Airlink 101 and I find it switches instantly, so it can be done. It's a nice attractive design and the snake style combined usb/video cable to the computer is great along with pervasive yet subtle color coding. I love the cute little remote switch button with long thin extension cable for convenient placement; it can also be used as a foot switch, which is great. I like having a dedicated hardware switch rather than hot-key only operation. Device requires no software....a major plus, but hotkey operation is available with a software download. Airlink 101 has a built in hotkey, Belkin should do that too since it allows hotkey operation with no software. Other people here have more patience or are more forgiving of quirks....they say it's finicky. Or in my case I could say "just click it four times and it might do it." Blather....it either works or it doesn't, and it don't! A simple device like this has no excuse not to work perfectly, all day, every day. How hard can it be...we're not splicing DNA here. A first rate design at a good price, unfortunately DOA. You never know what you're gonna get! With this product, you get to be surprised every time you sit down to the computer. You never know if it is going to switch between your two computers and, if it actually does, you are probably going to be looking at a screen in 800x600 video because it can't properly detect the video mode. Most of the time it just fails to recognize the other machine and you have to unplug everything and re-plug it in. It has a lot of cabling which basically just clutters up your cables without adding any value. Definitely avoid.

   

Matrox D2G-A2D-IF DualHead2Go Digital Edition
From Matrox

Detail Specifications 1.Add two independent displays to your notebook or desktop system and create a fully symmetrical DualHead?setup. 2.Run your desktop at up to 3840 x 1200 resolution stretched across two displays (1920x1200 per display)1. 3.Harness the full graphics rendering power of your existing notebook or desktop computer. This includes the full video and 3D capabilities of your embedded graphics solution. 4.rade Intel integrated graphics on a desktop to DualHead?without opening the chassis of the computer. 5.Matrox PowerDesk SE software (for Windows only) seamlessly manages window positioning and message pop-ups and offers the flexibility to select a wider range of resolutions, including support for widescreen and standard aspect ratios. 6.Compact device that may easily be taken on the road with you. 7.Can be used with either analog1 or digital panels. 8.Compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Product information Dimensions - 10 cm x 14 cm x 3.2 cm Weight - 235 grams Connectors - HD-15 (analog) x 1 (input); DVI-I (digital) x 2 (outputs), USB Part number - D2G-A2D-IF Hardware included - DualHead2Go Digital Edition connector box - One 2-foot HD15-to-HD15 (analog) monitor cable - One USB cable Optional upgrades - Two DVI (male) to HD15 (female) adapters sold separately Minimum system requirements - Single VGA output connector, on a compatible system - Microsoft?Windows?XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP x64bit, Windows Vista?and Mac?OS X v10.4 - Display driver supporting 2048 x 768 or 2560 x 1024 resolution - Powered USB connector Warranty - 2 Years
Brand: Matrox Model: D2G-A2D-IF Dimensions: 2.40" h x 11.90" w x 9.30" l, 2.67 pounds

Beware of this product I bought the DualHead2Go (from Amazon, fulfilled through ANTOnline) to connect my macbook pro to two 24" monitors. Everything in the product said that it would work, but it didn't. After hours working with it and online with Matrox Tech Support, they finally decided that it didn't support my HP monitors in full resolution. (Your monitor has to be capable of syncing at 58Hz, which some can't.) I could still use it while losing about 25% of my screen real estate (at 60Hz), but that's not why I want two monitors! When I tried to return it, I had a small tear in the internal cardboard packaging because I couldn't figure out how to open it. ANTOnline didn't return my emails for months, and then finally told me that the return period had expired while they hadn't responded. It's been days and days of hassle. So be very careful with the DualHead2Go and especially with ANTOnline. Double header It is a great product. Does as promised. This is the second of this devices that I own. I also own an analog edition DoubleHead 2 Go. Two small problems with it. The setup is not as intuitive as it should be, and requires serveral startup cycles to get the right resolution (and it is still a tricky issue). The second issue with it is that even though you get two screens, windows treats them as one big screen. This means that you can not split them. So you basically have only to config options: a) Laptop - Screen - Screen b) Screen - Screen - Laptop For me the best option would be c) Screen - Laptop - Screen But this configuration is not possible unless you like to have it as one of the two supported configs (a or b) logically and physically as (c) But then you would get wierd warping of windows as you move from one screen to another. I do not know if this is a limitation because of windows, but if those two issues were resolve I would rate this product 5 stars. On more thing, before you buy you need to go to the Matrox website to see if your Laptop's Display card is supported, and if it supports the correct resolution for the two monitors you are going to use. They have a wizard that helps you with this. Great product. works beautifully on Mac This is a great product to provide a wide workplace for single video output machines, or maybe for a dual screen terminal session for notebooks (without using the notebook screen as one of them). I'd waited for the digital version to come out, as I wanted to use my DVI inputs on the monitors. I had expected DVI input to the device, so was mildly disappointed to find it's VGA input, DVI output. (so back to the dvi->vga adapter for the mac). But it works great. installed like a dream. (but did have to go to preferences and manually tell the mac that I had a 2800 wide display). works fine, the screen is stretched across the two monitors. Lesson #1. get monitors with the thinnest side frames possible, to reduce the "gap" in the middle of the display. Lesson #2. Adjust your preferences so that windows open up in the left or right side of the display. otherwise, they will tend to open in the middle and be interrupted by the monitor edge gap. Especially annoying when you light up a Windows session over citrix, as things like powerpoint will insist on centering the display, so you end up dragging the window to the left or right a lot. But overall, this is great. Move my Eyetv or audio editing on one monitor and do other work on the other. Most happy with this, and a whole lot cheaper than buying a 36" monitor.

   

Belkin F2E9142-WHT Pro Series ADC to DVI Apple Monitor Adapter
From Belkin Components

Apple Monitor Adapter (ADC) for Apple Computers, otherwise known as Apple Display Connector (ADC) to Digital Video Input (DVI) Adapter, is made specifically for the new Power Macintosh G4 and the Power Macintosh G4 Cube user who wishes to continue to use their former Apple Cinema Display monitor, Apple Studio Display monitor or any other third party monitor featuring a DVI Flat Panel Display.The new Power Macintosh G4 and G4 Cube both include a graphics card that no longer offers the DVI connector that the older Power Macintosh G4 units provided. Instead, they offer only the new Apple Display Connector. And, as a result, the older style monitors that use the graphics card in the previous versions of the Power Macintosh G4 computer, which included the DVI connector, can no longer connect to the new versions of the Mac G4 and G4 Cube.
Brand: Belkin Model: F2E9142-WHT Platform: Mac Format: CD Original language: English Dimensions: 9.00" h x 2.00" w x 4.00" l, .20 pounds

Works perfectly No great mystery here. You have an ADC port on your Mac, and you have a DVI input monitor, then this is what you need. In my case, a PowerMac G5 with ATI Radeon 9600 (oem) video card and an LCD monitor with DVI input. I plugged this adapter into my PowerMac's ADC port and into a DVI monitor cable (that came with my monitor, hoooked it to my LCD monitor, and *poof* instant connection. No fuss, no muss. (Note: I already had another DVI monitor plugged into the DVI connection of my ATI video card, which is why I needed this adapter for a second monitor.) Works as described I just bought two 22 Inch widescreen displays for my Dual G5 Mac tower. The video card it came with was a dual head (one DVI and one Apple Display Connector (ADC). This cable allowed me to connected the proprietary Apple port to a standard DVI port and get video out of the ADC to the display. Beautiful results. Works Great with a Viewsonic VA2226W Flatscreen Display This Adapter worked perfectly for me. I used it on a Power Mac G5 Desktop, Dual 2 GHz G5, model #M9032LL/A with ATI Radeon 9600 ProGraphics. I had a Viewsonic VGA monitor already connected to the DVI port through a DVI to VGA adapter. I wanted to add a second display, a Viewsonic LCD display (VA2226w) I used the converter on the computers ADC port to connect a DVI -D dual link digital cable to the monitors DVI input and it worked, no problems.

   

IOGEAR GCS712U MiniView Micro USB Audio KVM Switch with Cables
From IOGEAR

Introducing the two port MiniView Micro USB Audio KVM switch from IOGEAR the simplest way to manage two PCs or Macs from a single PS/2 keyboard, monitor and PS/2 mouse and share the multimedia speakers among them. This self-powered KVM switch features mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. With KVM cables (6 long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and youve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR.
Brand: Iogear Model: GCS712U Original language: English Dimensions: 1.00" h x 5.00" w x 2.00" l, .88 pounds
From the manufacturer Introducing the two port MiniView Micro USB Audio KVM switch from IOGEAR – the simplest way to manage two PCs or Macs from a single PS/2 keyboard, monitor and PS/2 mouse and share the multimedia speakers among them. This self-powered KVM switch features mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement® technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you've got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR. Features The smallest 2-port KVM switch available with audio support Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control two computers Share multimedia speakers among two computers 6’ long molded-in cables to simplify setup Support for Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech FirstMouse+, MouseMan+, and most PS/2 mice Port selection through convenient Hot Keys PS/2 mouse emulation for error-free boot-up Saves space and reduces desktop clutter Plug-n-Play monitor support Supports video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 No software required Built in AutoScan mode LEDs allow for easy status monitoring
Almost junk I give it 2 stars because, when it works it works great. I have had 2 and both have the same problems. On the first one, the keyboard on one side died and would restart after totally disconnecting the cables. Within a few days, it would do it again. The second one does the same but waits weeks before dropping the keyboard. I tried returning them but got nowhere. I do not recommend this product. Update Oct 8, 2006: The sound is now having major problems. One channel is dead on one cable and real weak on the other. I *really* don't recommend this product. Good but losses keyboard connection occasionally I have had this unit for about 1 year now using it between my iMac G4 and a Dell Optiplex. Everything works fine except about once a week the keyboard and or mouse will stop responding. I have tried multiple mice, keyboards, and I have had a new PC and it still acts up. The IOgear website says that it is because it is not getting enough power from the USB connection. I just learn to live with it but I am a tolerant person. I have their PS2 version and have never had an issue with it. Great for use with Apple Powerbook I recently bought a 12" Powerbook G4. The small size is great for portability, but sometimes the ergonomics of it (the small screen, especially) are a little tiring. That's where this KVM switch works so well. I bought it intending to use it only to toggle my monitor (an older 15" Envision CRT) between my Windows desktop and the Powerbook, so that I could occasionally bring the Powerbook into the office and easily plug in to the bigger display. This use alone is worth the price of admission - suddenly the desktop becomes huge, since the Powerbook allows you to use one display as an extension of the other. Playing with the resolution settings allows you to magnify a little bit on the bigger display, too - makes text easier to read. Then I hooked up the USB cable to the Powerbook, too, and was suddenly and unexpectedly pleased by the comfort of using my old mouse and bigger keyboard (with numeric keypad and all of the other miscellaneous extra keys). I'm very satisfied - just by plugging or unplugging three bundled cables, I can either curl up on the couch with a tiny laptop, or quickly set it up in a more ergonomically proper manner. Setup was extremely simple - had one false start with the switch right out of the box, but then I actually read the instructions (four very short steps) and was off and running. In short: if you've got a laptop that supports the use of two screens, this product will turn it into a great desktop computer in a matter of seconds.

   

Monitor & Laptop Stand - Laptop Accessories, Laptop Stand, Monitor Stand, Cooling Laptop Stand, Monitor Stands, Laptop Notebook Stand
From AB Marketers LLC

The Monitor & Laptop Stand is very strong and durable and easily holds 15"- 24" monitors up to 80 lbs! This Monitor & Laptop Stand provides a sturdy shelf for your monitor laptop or printer. The space saving design adds extra storage to your desktop. The space beneath is perfect for your keyboard or other office supplies and the modern design is also ergonomic. It raises the monitor for optimal viewing reducing back and neck strain. Its compact base makes it perfect for flat panel monitors and even laptops.
Brand: DeluxeComfort.com

   

SEE2 USB 2.0 To VGA Ext Video Supports 1600X1200 3 Display Modes
From Tritton

The SEE2 UV150 is the fastest, easiest way to add a second display to your PC and enhance your productivity by up to 44%.
Brand: Tritton Model: TRI-UV150 Dimensions: .60 pounds

Just what I needed. Excellent. I have a laptop with a built-in video card that is not capable of providing the resolution needed to support my external 1680x1050 monitor. Even after installing the manufacturer's driver on the laptop, the display was not clear enough to use. I recently purchased this Tritton External VGA Video Card. After a very few minutes of installation and setup, I am now up and running. The resolution is crystal clear and everything works perfectly. I must warn that I am not a video game player, so I cannot say how the video adapter will work for intense graphical applications, but for my purposes it is great.

   

ViBook USB to DVI 1600x1200 includes VTMultiDisplay Utility ($49 Value)
From Village Tronic

ViBook is an innovative graphics USBDVI cable; the simplest way to add additional displays to any computer system, desktop or laptop. It does not matter if you use a Mac or a PC, or both; or if you run Win 2000, XP or Vista on your PC, ViBook is still your multiple display solution. Whenever you have USB ports, you can drive one or more extra screens. Several monitors can be connected using more ViBooks, even through a hub. ViBook plugs directly into your display DVI port or nicely sits in its cradle on the back of the display, contributing to a clutter free working desk. ViBook also has very low power consumption, well below USB specifications, making it a very compatible and reliable product. Combining this with an unique heat dissipating design allows to extend the standard warranty to 3 full years of reliable operation.
Brand: Village Tronic Model: ViBook Dimensions: 5.51" h x 1.42" w x 5.51" l, 1.10 pounds

I love it It's perfect for my needs. I've got a 15" Macbook which I've used to replace a desktop. The desktop formerly had 2 monitors, a 24" dell, and a 20" dell. I was a little sad, having my perfectly good 20" monitor going to waste with my macbook. I read some reviews of the vibook, ordered it from their website, and waited patiently, there were no problems shipping it to Canada. It works perfectly for what I use it for. I'm a programmer, and I've hooked my 20" monitor up the vibook, rotated that screen vertically, and dedicate it to web browsing. My 24" monitor running off displayport I use as my main monitor, and I use the macbook built in display for chat/mail. It works 'almost' flawlessly, but closely enough that I'm very happy. Occasionally my vibook-enabled monitor flickers on/off (very rare, and only lasts a second- may have something to do with how busy my usb ports or cpu are. it doesn't happen enough to affect my productivity whatsoever). Watching youtube videos, etc. are not a problem on the vibook monitor. Even regular definition video seems to be okay, tho I probably wouldn't want to watch full length movies on it. It's not a good choice to use the vibook-enabled monitor to run 3d apps or hd video as it will kill your cpu. But overall, this is a perfect solution for me. Best video product ever I am driving three 22" 1680 x 1050 Samsung monitors with three viBooks with my ThinkPad X200 laptop. To have a desktop of four screens (including the 1280 x 800 on the laptop itself) is simply wonderful. On one screen I'll have stock prices (via QCharts); on another Outlook's inbox, and on the third a browser or two. That still leaves the main laptop's screen for replying to emails and editing photos with Photoshop. You cannot believe how much time having four screens up at once saves. Best yet, the viBook software is bulletproof. It's never given an ounce of trouble. And when I travel and only have one screen (the laptop's own), it disappears majestically (i.e. seamlessly) into the background. if you want your PC or laptop to drive multiple screens, this is the product. Trust me. Don't trust me? Email me: Harry at [...] Easy to install, easy to use, works great I purchased two of these to replace my VTBook Dual Head PCMCIA card that I was using with my previous laptop computer. My new computer (ThinkPad T400) does not have a PCMCIA card slot compatible with the VTBook card. I then discovered that VillageTronic came out with this ViBook product that allow me to drive an external monitor out of a USB port. That works out great for me since, with the laptop and its docking station, I have a lot of USB ports. And where the VTBook card and cables used to come out the front left side of the old laptop, this USB solution is so much better because it all comes out the back and is out of the way, and there is no heat being generated through the card. I know that there are other similar units out there that are a little less costly, but I chose this unit because I had good experience with the VTBook from the same company and already knew the interface. My setup is as follows. I have three external monitors in addition to the laptop monitor. I built a stand to raise the three monitors about 6 inches above my (large) desk, behind the laptop. The platform is designed to hide all the powerstrips and cables and various power supplies. The middle monitor is widescreen (running 1680x1050)as is the laptop monitor (running 1280x800), and I drive it out of the DVI port on the laptop. The left and right monitors are only VGA and not widescreen (running 1280x1024), and those I am driving through the ViBooks out of two USB ports on the docking station, so I am using the DVI-VGA adapter provided. I use each monitor separately (as opposed to spreading a window across multiple monitors). If any reader is just now considering moving to a multimonitor setup, let me tell you it makes a huge difference in productivity and is very easy to achieve. I could never go back to one monitor.

   

2 Port Dvi + USB KVM Switch with Audio
From STARTECH.COM

This 2-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch (with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub) allows you to control 2 USB-enabled multimedia computers with DVI video interfaces, using only one USB keyboard, mouse, monitor and a set of speakers and microphone. A cost-effective and versatile KVM solution, the DVI+USB KVM switch features an integrated, 2-port USB 2.0 hub that lets selected computers access shared high speed USB devices, eliminating the cost of duplicate USB peripheral purchases.The DVI KVM switch supports audio and microphone switching functions and allows you to select connected computers, USB device hub ports and audio/mic channels either simultaneously or independently, using either front-panel push-buttons or keyboard hotkeys.Ensuring high quality video capability, the DVI KVM switch supports display resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200, and offers genuine digital signal transmission over the cable, reducing the distortion that's common from conventional analog/digital conversion.
Brand: StarTech Model: SV231UADVI Platform: Windows Format: CD Original language: English Dimensions: 3.25" h x 10.00" w x 11.75" l, 3.00 pounds

Good switch, poor MacOS support I needed a KVM switch to drive a MacOS tower machine and a work-provided Windows laptop, both hooked up to a 24" widescreen monitor and a Mac keyboard and mouse. The good news is that this switch supports the basics of this setup just fine -- the 24" widescreen is supported at its full resolution (despite what the box says) and switching between the two is instantaneous, without any of the delays in USB responsiveness that you'll read about on other KVM switch reviews. It also doesn't need the provided power cable unless you want to use the built-in 2-port USB hub -- a fact that is not made entirely clear in the manual. Unfortunately, the switch really doesn't like playing with the Mac. The DVD drive will eject on boot every time, the numeric keypad goes to numlock automatically and won't shut off, the volume, mute, and eject keys don't work any more (though F12 works fine to open or close the DVD drive), and putting the computer to sleep seems to take multiple tries. There are also times when the Mac will simply wake up without any input, sometimes immediately after putting it to sleep and sometimes after some unknown period of time. So, if you have an all-PC setup, this switch will probably be just fine. If you need to hook up a Mac, though, then you'll probably need to keep looking, which is why I only rated the switch with 3 stars. UPDATE: I upgraded my desktop Mac with a new Mac Pro. Using the provided Apple USB 2.0 keyboard, many of the problems described above have vanished (DVD drive ejecting, the numlock problem, and the sleep problems). The only remaining issue is the loss of media key support and the dedicated eject key, but that's relatively minor compared to the rest, and makes it a better (but still not perfect) choice for Mac users. Great switch; not the prettiest, but well worth the money. I shopped for quite a while (as in months) before purchasing this gem. Before this, I purchased--and then returned--2 of the Belkin products. I use this beauty with XP and Vista, and it works perfectly. It probably helps that there is no hot-key support, so there is no software to install. Some people don't like this, but I prefer it: the software written for other KVMs I've used has always been poorly written (i.e. buggy); also, I'm a hot-key person, so the most common combinations are already taken on my machines by software I use to actually do my job. As this review's title indicates, this switch isn't the prettiest thing on the market. Some might even say it's a little homely. If you want pretty, go with one of the Belkin products. I like this switch, however, because it uses DVI ports--to fit my LCD monitors; it includes audio jacks, so my laptop gets to use the big-boy speakers when I'm at home; and it supports my wireless, USB keyboard and mouse. Very slick set up Been using this little gem for just over a month now and it fits my needs perfictly. It is working well with my 7000 Microsoft Natural wireless USB keyboard. I have been transferring files between one system to another quickly with out networking the two computers by a thumb drive in one of the extra USB ports on the switch. Be sure to get two of the KVM cables. They do clean up the typical cable mess very nicely.

   

Aten Technology VS0404 4x4 Port Audio Video Matrix Switch with Signal Booster
From ATEN TECHNOLOGIES

ATEN's VS0404 Video Matrix Switch integrates a video switch, video splitter, and a speaker together. When the regular video splitter can only distribute a single video signal to multi-monitors and the regular video switch just shows a single video signal at one time, VS0404 allows video and audio signals from 4 separate computers to be routed to 4 monitors, projectors, and speakers independently.The VS0404 is also a signal booster. It allows you to extend the signal transfer distance up about 210 feet with excellent video quality. To provide more outputs, VS0404 can be cascaded with regular video splitters for various applications. VS0404 is ideal for presentations and applications where information from multiple computers is being delivered to multiple destinations.
Brand: ATEN Model: VS0404 Platform: Windows Format: CD Dimensions: 4.00" h x 11.40" w x 7.00" l, 3.24 pounds

Great alternative to regular video switching So far this matrix switch has been working great for us in a conference room environment. Although we haven't really put this device through it's paces (testing video resolutions, noise levels, audio, etc.), this item has worked exactly how I had hoped right out of the box. The only area that I could see improved on this unit would be the addition of a remote control. Otherwise, great product with no issues so far.

   

Page-Up Crystal Pageup ( Translucent Blue )
From Page-Up

Enable easy reading of your documents with this unique and innovative product / Makes valuable room for your workspace / Holding up to 15 pages Data Transfer Rate - 480 Mbps Buffer Size, Cache - 8 MB System Requirements - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP, 256MB of RAM (512MB+ recommended), 500MB of free disk space, Pentium, Celeron class or equivalent processor Notebook or desktop computer, Mac OS 9 or Mac OS 10.1.5 thru 10.4 (Tiger), 128 MB of RAM (256 MB+ recommended), 200 MB of free hard drive space, G3 or better processor (e.g. G3, G4, G5) Notebook or desktop computer, Available USB Ports, CD-ROM Drive

Excellent!
Forget those bulky, flimsy page stands for typing of the past! Meet this new document holder with a personality and the weight to stand still!

I love Page Ups! They make great gifts for folks who do a lot of writing--teachers, students, doctors, lawyers, business people, journalists, reporters, secretaries, etc. They are generally sturdy and can also hold recipe cards, index cards, note cards, postcards, cards for display, greeting cards, information cards, how-to-instruction booklets, thin hobby diagrams, etc. Just think of them as small, but weighted paper stands.

I have three of them--different colors! :)

Very useful
I got this because i really need a document holder for when i'm typing this at work and home. I wanted the holder to be small and not occupy too much space on my desk. This holder was just perfect. it can hold atleast 5 sheets of paper.

   

Nikon LCD Monitor Replacement Cover for D70S SLR
From Nikon

Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: VAW12305
• Dimensions: .5 pounds

Replacement buy
Does what it's supposed to. A little upset that the original broke so fast...

Not a Nikon Product
This is NOT a Nikon BM-5, and both the picture and the "by Nikon" attribution are FALSE. This is a cheap knock-off made of inferior plastic, and the "clear" area through which you view the LCD is warped and distorts the image. It does clip onto the my D70s, and I suppose it might be alright in a pinch if you bought it for two bucks on eBay, but if I had known this was not a real Nikon BM-5, there's no freaking way I would have paid ten bucks for this.

This will be returns for refund as soon as possible, because the item delivered was not the one described.

What the heck is this?
What kind of company would sell or manufacture an optical product to be fitted to a high end camera that you can't even see through. My old original that has minor scratches was far better than this new item. I threw it away and can't even justify the time to send it back. It doesn't deserve the minimum one star I am required to give it. The products title is "Nikon LCD Monitor Replacement Cover for D70S SLR", but is not made by Nikon. What a waste of time.

   

6 Ft USB Dvi Audio & Mic KVM
From STARTECH.COM

This 6ft 4-in-1 USB DVI KVM switch cable provides DVI video, USB mouse and keyboard, 3.5mm audio, and 3.5mm microphone connections, all in a single, compact cable. This high quality DVI USB KVM switch cable provides a reliable and hassle-free way to connect USB and DVI KVM switches.

• Brand: StarTech
• Model: USBDVI4N1A6
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 1.00 pounds

Works fine, but the audio cables are too short.
These cables are, well, cables. There's not a lot else to say about that part. They work fine. The three stars are for that part.

The missing extra two stars are for my gripe: the audio cables are just a little shorter than the DVI part. Since the DVI part is the thicker, stiffer portion of the cable, using this cable in cramped quarters can cause the audio plugs to pop out of the jacks. Minor irritation, but a oversight that could have been easily avoided. The audio plug was the one that gave me the most trouble; I solved the problem by purchasing a 3" extender cable from Radio Shack.

A must for the Starview KVM Switch
Very good way to clean up all of the cable mess to the KVM switch. The only down side I can see is the cable clips that hold everything together are a bit close to the end connections. Depending on the type of case and the positioning of the connectors, they could be a bit short to reach. Other than that a real must have.

   

IOGear 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote GCS22U (Black)
From IOGEAR

IOGear GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch, 2-Port USB Cable KVM allows users to share a VGA monitor, a USB mouse, and a USB keyboard between two computers. Users can switch between computers using a manual switch located on a wired remote controller that can be placed on your desk for ease of reach. It offers an out-of-box solution with no additional cables needed. It supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Sun, and Mac. It is entirely plug-n-play and requires no software to run. It is also powered through the USB bus and thus does not require a power supply to run. It is the ideal KVM for those who want a competitively priced, entry level KVM that will allow them to multitask with two computers at their disposal.

• Brand: Iogear
• Model: GCS22U
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .90 pounds

Plug and Go (read more below), out of the way, easy to switch
In a nutshell: Compact, less wires to get in the way, great remote switch to change computers, and works out of the box.

Longer story

Here were my needs:
- I purchased this to be able to hook up my work laptop to my monitor and keyboard when I work from home.
- I needed a USB KVM switch (versus older PS/2 connectors)
- I prefer for the audio not to switch over so I can play music on my home computer while I work on the company laptop.
- I hate wires, so the fewer the better.
- Needed the switch to work with my wireless mouse and keyboard (you guessed that by now, didn't you?)

This unit was perfect as the unit has the wires molded in and they are just long enough to reach both computers comfortably with no excess wiring to deal with.

The remote button is nice and does not get in the way.

My mouse and keyboard (Logitech) use one shared USB cable and the switch provides for two ports and plugs. This caused a little confusion and initially did not work when I plugged everything up. I figured this was more of my computer's USB recognizing the keyboard had moved ports problem rather than a switch problem. I was right.

To solve this, I had previously plugged the monitor to the switch and the cable from the switch to the computer, this did not change. I did not hook the USB mouse/keyboard to the switch, but left it plugged into the computer where it was working originally. All was well so far. I then started the computer, made sure the mouse and keyboard were still working and moved the keyboard/mouse to the one of the switch's USB ports. I had tried both USB plugs in (this is important) the same USB port on my computer that the keyboard/mouse were plugged into. I found the right plug and everything was working. I could switch back and forth and/or restart the computer without issue.


Other hints that might help.

From a cold start (remember the switch is powered by your USB port) the switch will start on computer 1 (green lights show which is which, one dot or two). The cables were not labeled, so I guessed, and guessed wrong. I switched the plugs and all was well.

Once I found the proper keyboard/mice USB cord coming out of that switch I was able to unplug the other one (remember, my Logitech uses one USB for both keyboard and mouse) to save a USB port on the back of my computer. I figure that I would not remember that later, so now was the best time to do this. Can you have enough USB ports directly on the computer?

I expect this switch to work well for you if you have similar needs to what I outlined earlier.

If your computers are far apart from each other, or you want to switch audio, or you need to switch between more than two computers, this is not the switch for you. You will need to invest in a more expensive solution.

Great product, I would buy this again and recommend it for anyone with a home office.

a decent kvm, but lacking a few features that a slight step up offers
This KVM is fine, IOGear makes pretty good products. I am writing this just to provide a few comparison notes on the few but important differences between this and it's slightly more mature sibling the GCS632U.

1) This KVM does not offer any keyboard shortcut. There is a little wired "remote" connected to the KVM, and you must click the button when you want to change from one machine to the next. This does not seem ideal to me, because your hands must leave the keyboard and I would worry about the clicky switch failing over time. The GCS632U offers a typical "double scroll-lock tap" to change over, and this can be changed to another keypress as desired. I find this works much better than this unit's remote button setup.

2) This KVM has cables that connect to the monitor port and TWO USB ports on each target computer. The GCS632U one-ups this in a neat trick; it combines the keyboard and mouse inputs into ONE USB cable, so it only takes up ONE USB port on each target computer. Very nice, and fewer cables to plug in. This feature alone is actually enough for me to return the GCS22U for the upgraded GCS632U.

3) Last, but not least, the GCS632U adds 1/8" plugs for audio. I personally don't use this, but for those who want to connect a single pc speaker system (or other audio output) to the two target computers, this is a nice feature.

Hope that's helpful. To me, an extra $10 is worth having an extra USB port free on my laptop and other computer! And I much prefer the keyboard shortcut vs the remote button!

Decreased video quality
How satisfied you are with this product is going to depend on the quality of the video cable you are currently using. I noticed a marked decrease in how "sharp" the picture was on my monitor (a relatively new flat panel) once I started using this. I believe the reason is that the video cables provided are substandard as compared to the "master" VGA cable I've been using.

Since the cables which come with the product are permanently fixed, you don't have the option of swapping them for better cables as you would with some other products at the same price.

On the plus side, the product works right out of the box and I like the switch, which allows me to hide the KVM and cables out of site and just run the thin cord for the switch to the front of the desk.

I've returned this to Amazon and purchased the Trendnet KVM for $10 more.

   

6FT Universal Dvi USB KVM Cable with Audio
From AMCONN

AMCONN markets affordable IT connectivity products and common computer components to resellers and end-users. AMCONN is dedicated to offering exceptional value and customer support across a comprehensive line of products.PRODUCT FEATURES: Four cables in one for easy cable management: DVI cable for Flat Panel Display, USB 1.1 AB cable for mouse and keyboard and two audio cables; HDVI 24 Male connectors for display, 3.5 mm audio jacks for audio and USB 1.1 AB type for keyboard/mouse; Molded cable ends for durability and easy grip.

Good cables at a reasonable price
Pretty simple - didn't want to pay ridiculous prices that most vendors charge - this was a very good deal, and shipping was quick.

Not universal!! Beware!
This is a well-made cable but not universal. It will only work for some, perhaps limited applications (not mine, to my regret). The DVI connectors are male DVI-I (integrated), not DVI-D (digital only). Hence, the cable will not connect to the many monitors that require a DVI-D connector (mine). Unfortunately, neither the Amazon on-line description nor the cable packaging itself indicates the DVI connector type. Read the Wikipedia entry for DVI to educate yourself further.

   

Apple M8661LL/B DVI to ADC Display Adapter 4038234011420
From Apple Computer

The Apple DVI to ADC adapter allows you to connect any Apple flat-panel display featuring an Apple Display Connector (ADC) to a PowerBook G4 or Power Mac G4 computer with DVI port. The combination of the new PowerBook G4 with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port and the Apple DVI to ADC adapter brings the pure-digital viewing experience of Apple's professional-quality displays to PowerBook users. Now you can benefit from a larger viewing area when your PowerBook is at your office. The Apple DVI to ADC Adapter is also a superb solution for Power Mac G4 users who need extra workspace of the highest visual quality. Use it to connect an additional ADC-equipped Apple flat-panel display to a Power Mac G4 computer with a DVI port, and you'll have the ultimate digital desktop.The Apple DVI to ADC Adapter offers much more than just a physical connection between a DVI port and a digital ADC monitor. It has been carefully designed to maintain the digital integrity of the video signal for the best possible viewing experience. The adapter provides an all-digital signal path between the computer and the display. It features active components that regenerate both the digital graphics and USB signals coming from the computer. This ensures delivery of the highest-quality images even at the extremely fast signal rates used by the Apple Cinema HD Display. A compact design enables the Apple DVI to ADC adapter to fit easily on or under your desk. This single unit includes a power supply, power cord, and DVI/USB cable. This adapter requires DVI-equipped PowerBook G4, Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5 to an ADC-based Apple Flat Panel Display.The product is designed for 12-inch, 15-inch, or 17-inch PowerBooks.

• Brand: Apple
• Model: M8661LL/B
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 3.30 pounds

Bulky, uses up a USB port, etc.
It's the only answer to an older Cinema Display and a newer Mac. Unfortunately, it's expensive, bulky, requires use of one of my precious USB ports and yet another electric outlet. Also, when my Mac goes to sleep, neither USB port on the rear of my 23" Cinema Display works. AND, because I have a "white-light Cinema Display" (i.e. the power button has a white glowing light behind it rather than a green glowing light), the button will no longer work as a power-on button. It just sort of pulses white light when you touch it. So there's that. Still, I'm able to use my "old" (c. 2004) display with a new Intel-based Mac Mini, which means a lot to these old eyes. btw, you might think you can get one of the other "DVI to ADC" cables that come up with a search here - but take close look at the male and female ends - as far as I can tell they're really ADC to DVI, i.e., for a newer DVI display to an older ADC Mac.

Does what it says
I bought this item so I could run my Macintosh 22 inch Cinema display from my new Radeon 9800 card. Simple plug and play, and forget about it. It works.

Cinema Display DVI/ADC power adapter
It is a real apple product and not an off brand re-work. Works as planned and now I have a lot more area to work on my 17" MacBook Pro. I wish I would have made the purchase a long time ago.

   

3M Document Clip DH240MB - Copy holder - black, silver
From 3M

Dual-choice clip lets you slide in up to five sheets one-handed or securely clip up to 30 sheets.

• Color: Black
• Brand: 3M
• Model: Document Clip DH240MB
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 12.38" h x 6.63" w x 1.20" l, .0 pounds

A Very Useful Item!
If you've ever needed to put text into a document from notes or text on a sheet of paper, this is what you need. It holds up to 20 or so sheets of paper, even small magazines. Having your copy up high keeps you from having to hunch over, trying to read it off your desk, next to your keyboard. And, because it hooks securely to the side of your monitor, you save desk space. I couldn't find this at OfficeMax or Staples. Had to go to Amazon!

...the little computer clip...
If you never seem to have enough space to set a document when trying to type - this little 'add on' is quite a convenient find...

-it attaches to the computer screen,

-keeps the document right in front of you, &

-allows you to sit up straight, easing stress on the neck & back area...
[ASIN:B001SR1242 3M Document Clip DH240MB - Copy holder - black, silver; ASIN:B001GXFMNK MMMDH240MB - Swing Arm Copy Clip Document Holder]

   

Pantone huey Pro MEU113
From Pantone

It’s all about the color: Color in your photos. Color in your designs. And it all starts with accurate color on your screen. Photographers understand that a color-managed workflow is essential to obtain true color from capture, to edit, to print; but what you see on-screen is only as accurate as your display. Over time, the color performance of monitors changes – phosphors and liquid crystals fade, causing the display to drift into unknown colors. hueyPRO automatically brings back the true colors, so whether you are editing photos to print, sell or share with others, gaming or shopping on-line, you deserve to see the right color on your display. The hueyPRO delivers extensive controls in an affordable, easy-to-use solution designed to calibrate and profile all types of LCD and CRT displays. Each package includes an emission-only colorimeter with ambient measurement capabilities and intuitive software. Designed with the same advanced optical color sensors as the i1Display product family, hueyPRO’s optical sensors provide the same accurate on-screen color that used to only be available to professionals, PLUS automatically measures the ambient light within a room for precision calibration. Even after the calibration process, hueyPRO will observe the light falling on the display and apply your personal preferences for viewing accuracy, any time of day. hueyPRO INCLUDES hueyPRO colorimeter with USB power cord, hueyPRO device cradle, hueyPRO profiling software and Quick Start Guide. hueyPRO’s increased color accuracy combined with the ability to calibrate multiple monitors delivers the solution you need to accurately view your images. With its customizable white point and gamma combinations, enhanced LCD calibration and Advanced Help, the hueyPRO is the answer to your color needs.

• Brand: Pantone
• Model: MEU113
• Released on: 2007-04-06
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X
• Format: CD-ROM
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 6.00" w x 9.50" l, 1.00 pounds

It's all about the color. Color in your photos, color in your designs, color online and more importantly, color on your display.

Features & Benefits

• World’s first built-in ambient light sensor enables consistency never seen before in any lighting condition
• True Color. From monitor to print
• Multiple monitor calibration increases color fidelity from monitor-to-monitor-to-print
• New color patches added to the calibration process for precision accuracy
• Advanced help built in provides step-by-step instructions through calibration and beyond
• User-defined Whitepoint and gamma combinations provide substantial control over the calibration and output matching
• Zero in on shadow detail and highlights with the enhanced LCD calibration
• Professional-grade optical sensors
• Easy-to-use and affordable
• Lightweight and portable
• Free technical support

After Color Calibration

System Requirements:

• CRT and LCD Monitors
• Windows 2000, XP, and Vista
• Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
• USB port

A required tool for PCs and MACs
I have used other similar but far more expensive products but they always ended up in one of my junk drawers, filed under "another waste of money". The Huey Pro is exactly what it claims to be - a simple and accurate monitor/graphics card calibration tool.

Every PC/MAC monitor is grossly out of calibration 'out-of-the-box', just as is the case with TVs (HD or SD). Every video card has a different output balance from 'true' (just like every DVD player for home theater), and factory settings on LCD displays are far from proper. If you care about decent image quality (such as with digital photography, watching DVDs, accurate online catalog images, etc.) you must buy a tool to correct the video driver settings for your specific combination of monitor and graphics card (even even for the VGA vs. DVI port on the same card - they are different).

Even on the general case of the majority of monitors that are only able to achieve a 76% color accuracy level (6-bit panels, low contrast ratios, limited brightness - most laptops and low-mid priced LCDs), they still respond quite well to calibration with the Huey Pro. If you buy a higher grade of monitor (8-bit panels, high contrast ratios: Samsung 226BW, LG L246WP or L226WP, etc) where there is a potential for 94% color accuracy, then the Huey Pro calibration improvement is stellar.

For PC's with XP, if you run more than 1 display (or dual graphics cards), you need to download the XP "WinColorSetup.exe" file from MS. This allows for control of multiple monitor .icm files in Windows (have to use the same icm file for all monitors on that system otherwise).

Make sure you get the Huey Pro version (or buy the Pro firmware/software upgrade for the standard Huey), as it has a more refined set of tests and yields a much better .icm file. It takes about 3 minutes to calibrate a warmed up monitor correctly (well, as much as your hardware choices will support anyway). The automatic background light adjustment feature is quite useful as room lighting (especially with sunlight passing through the windows) changes as you work from day into evening.

Highly recommended!

Easy to use
Very easy to use. I have two monitors, (1 LCD and 1 CRT). I used the Huey to calibrate both. Had only one problem... One of the first steps in Huey is to ask what type monitor you have. All the calibrations were done and when it was finished with the LCD, it asked if I wanted to do the next monitor. If so, then drag the Huey Application to that monitor. Ok, all good... except it begins the next monitor with the step AFTER asking what type monitor you have. I guess it assumes you have two of the same type monitors. No problem though as you can hit the "back" button to get back to the "what type monitor do you have" section and start from that point.

One tip... If you use Photoshop, turn off (remove) the Abode Gamma before running Huey. This is mentioned in the Adanced help of Huey. Photoshop installs this Gamma program that resides in your start-up folder, so it auto starts when you start your computer. Removing this Gamma program is described in the Advanced help. It's fairly easy... just open your start-up folder and delete the Abode Gamma program.

Probably the best thing to do before running the Huey tests, is to read all the Advanced Help. Very useful information for people just learning.

Overall, very pleased with this product. Finally, a easy to read help manual. You just have to start up Huey to access it.

Huey Pro. from 1 Star to 5 Stars, no longer in the pink
I have 2 independent computer/monitors, CRT and LCD. Running Win XP with a 128 MB video card. Since Photoshop CS3 no longer ships with Gamma calibration software,(shame on Adobe), I felt I should invest in calibration hardware. Not wanting to spend a fortune ,I first tried spyder 2 express. I returned it almost immediately. It did not install properly, (string error messages) and had very few features,no ambient light adj.,no variable Gamma setting,etc.
I then took a chance with the Huey Pro @ about $85. At first I was again dissappointed. Although it has many features (not really a stripped down calibrator) and was easy to install,it created a pink hue across my monitor.Some calibration! Called tech support,toll free & quickly got through. They recognized the problem, and shipped out a new one,no hassle,no fuss, and it works like a charm,with a caveat,monitor calibration and printer calibration,or profiling are related but seperate issues,with monitor calibration a good starting point. Oh, go with the Huey Pro version,it has features and more calibration points than the basic Huey has and is only a few dollars more.
Unless you are prepared to spend a lot more time and money,I would recommend this product. Although you probably wouldn't need the manual, none the less print out the very informative user manual from the installed program. The provided quick start guide is sparse at best.

   

TRENDnet 4-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 4x KVM Cables)
From TRENDnet

The 4-Port USB KVM Switch lets you manage four PCs with just one set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Switch between four PCs with a simple press of a button! Separate sets of KVM cables are included with the KVM Switch, so users can start controlling 4 PCs instantly. The KVM cables also provide power to the KVM Switch, eliminating the need for a power adapter. Hot Key operations provide immediate access to features such as computer switching, and auto-scanning. With its Hot-Plug, and Audible Feedback, the 4-Port USB KVM Switch is the perfect choice for managing multiple PCs.

• Brand: TRENDnet
• Model: TK-407K
• Dimensions: .35 pounds

It might be good if you are not using VMWare
I've seen many comment on its placement of the connections, one each side making it a pain. Ok, that's true. My problem is I use VMWare often. When I move my mouse into the VM the KVM thinks I did something and it changes to the next computer. I then have to press the button on top switch.
Even with the slight hassle of hitting the button now and then after going into a VM, it's still worth it.
Other than it's funny plug locations on all sides, and the VM issue, its fine.

Good performance for the price
I have had this KVM switch for about 2 months now. No problem encountered so far. Compared to 2-port IOGear KVM I used in the past, it is comparable in performance while cheaper.
I have 2 Windows XP machines and 1 Ubuntu connected to this switch.
For some reason, I have to hit Num Lock instead of Scroll Lock when
switching out of Ubuntu. That's no problem as long as it works.
It seems to take about 2 seconds to switch between machines, which is acceptable though a bit slower than IOGear.
One thing I found out is that if a machine is down, you cannot switch out of it until it completely boots again. This may be more than an inconvenience. I am not sure if that was the case with IOGear, or all other KVMs.
All in all, this KVM works for me well, and the price was right.
In any event, that would be bad if a machine

Good KVM switch for the price
Our company purchased this item to switch between two G4 Power Macs and two older PC's. The Macs work perfectly--flawlessly--with this switch. Switching is almost instantaneous and we've not seen an error yet. However, the older PC's (running Windows 98) are a little squirrely in that they do find the USB keyboard and mouse, but when they are switched off for another computer for a while they lose track of the KVM switch, thus can't be accessed, and we have to hard restart them. I think this has more to do with the age of these PC's and their OS. If we had newer PC's running XP I think they would behave better. In the meantime, we will simply leave a keyboard & mouse plugged into each PC so we can restart them when they get lost.

There is one caveat about this switch: Trendnet uses a proprietary cabling system. The cables are NOT standard USB & VGA cables, but are an odd combination that will only work with the Trendnet switch. If this switch were to fail in the future, we would either have to buy another Trendnet switch or replace it with a different brand along with cables ($).

If you don't mind the cables, this switch is definitely the best bang for the buck.

   

Kensington Monitor Stand Small with SmartFit System (K60087)
From 0

Put the monitor (up to 40 lbs) where it works best for you. Monitor Stand with the SmartFit(TM) System lets you set the monitor height to match your personal comfort ´color´, by simply adding 1 or 2 risers. The stand brings the monitor in line with your eyes, helping to reduce eye and neck strain. Expands usable desk space by allowing storage underneath platform. Stylish construction and color compliment any decor. 2-year warranty and free technical support.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2155 in Office Product
• Color: Grey
• Brand: Kensington
• Model: K60087
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.25" h x 10.00" w x 12.25" l, 2.88 pounds

Positions monitor for optimal viewing. Put the monitor (up to 40 lbs) where it works best for you. Monitor Stand with the SmartFit(TM) System lets you set the monitor height to match your personal comfort ´color´, by simply adding 1 or 2 risers. No tools needed, just snap the risers into place. The stand brings the monitor in line with your eyes, helping to reduce eye and neck strain. Expands usable desk space by allowing storage underneath platform. Stylish construction and color compliment any decor. 2-year warranty and free technical support. 2-year warranty and free technical support.

Not Worth It
The photo is decrptive. The photo makes it look wider than it is. As no dimensions are listed, I was fooled by the photo. It's only about 11" wide. The screws putting it together are difficult to screw in straight, due to poorly constructed parts. You'd do as well putting an old book, or two, under your monitor; which is what I do with worthless old computer books, like books on Windows 98.

Perfect for LCD monitors!
It looks slick and takes up minimal space on your desk. Comes with eight stackable risers. You put two at each corner it jacks up your monitor for 4.7". Removing 1 set of risers reduces its height by 1.5".

My only complain is that it really requires some strengh and sweat to drive in the 4 huge screws. But then again I'm not a big/strong person.

If you don't have much room on your desk and you need to jack up your LCD monitor, get this. However this is absolutely not for CRT ones.

Good looking and functional.
This monitor stand is the perfect size for my 15" flat monitor. There is not enough room to put the speakers on the stand also, but I like the sleek look. It doesn't take up much room on my desk, and it puts the monitor at the perfect height.