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Pros

No fuss, 2 minute install. Only potential disadvantage is that you have to press multiple *. Understanding what a low priced kvm will and will not do is key to using it successfully.



Cons

Second, sometimes it just stops working entirely. Replacement (also purchased through amazon) lasted only until 11/2016, so i purchased a third switch in (through amazon) which lasted until 2/2017. This junk goes right back to amazon as we speak.

Trendnet tk-407k is a piece of junk. Totally underwhelmed by trendnet.

When connecting 4 computers to it, there are times when it just will not switch to another machine. The only remedy is to remove all of the connection, wait for it to reset and then plug everything back again. I suspect the combined usb cable for the ...  Read More

Scroll lock and hotkey feature only works part time between windows xp boxes. The delay is too slow when switching between computers.

Every time i open the vmware console, the kvm switch toggles my connection and disconnects it. Other kvm switches have no trouble switching in <1sec, so if you're used to switching back and forth a lot, avoid this product.

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Quality


Easy to installprovided cables are sturdy and good lengthhas been working with no problems


Easy to use and install much needed


Quality makes no difference, if the device doesn't work.


My second lasted less than one year; only video switches, not keyboard or mouse, so pretty worthless.

Price


4) with these being so inexpensive, you could buy extra ones to switch just certain devices without switching a monitor.


This is a great kvm for the price, i have ordered several of these and they function without issues.


I didn't want to spend $500 or more on a multi-monitor kvm switch.


Instead of losing a $500 device, you only lose a $20 device.

Shipping


I ordered this switch on thursday and received it the next day.

Packaging/appearance


I think i'm going to have to secure the box with a zip tie, some velcro or something, to keep it stationary.

Competitiveness


Have use similar device on other machines and completely happy with it.


The other brand cost about the same, but it didn't supply all of the necessary cables.


I ordered another brand switch box from amazon and it didn't work.


Also, the other brand only had one button to switch from computer 1 and 2 while this one has a button for each computer.

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    port, two and great.
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  • This product had a total of 1,104 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 8 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Works fine except 34scroll lock34 key to advance to next computer does not do anything


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The old switch was very old and the mouse port had stopped working but the switch still worked


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Dealing with windows i have multiple computers running in my office at the same time


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Old switch broke after a few years dont know how or why


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I wish they all plugged into the front


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It makes it hard to 34tuck34 the cables in


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The only disappointment is that you are locked into using the scrolllock key to switch inputs from the keyboard and my keyboard didnt have one so i had to switch it out for another one i had laying about

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