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.
