Belkin F1DG102P Flip 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio Support (PS/2 Connection)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 2 inches ; 13 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FBZP0E
• Item model number: F1DG102P
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #51 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > KVM Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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

Product Description

2 x 1 - 2 x mini-DIN (PS/2) Keyboard, 2 x mini-DIN (PS/2) Mouse, 2 x D-Sub (HD-15) Monitor - KVM Switch

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent switch, January 24, 2007

By 

Xavier - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin F1DG102P Flip 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio Support (PS/2 Connection) (Personal Computers)

I was looking for a simple monitor A-B switch to connect a Mac and a PC to the same monitor, but settled on this item instead after reading about iffy connections with mechanical switches. On the Belkin Flip, the switch and video routing mechanisms draw power from the PS/2 keyboard port, so be aware, if you're planning to use this as a monitor-only switch, at least one of the keyboard connectors needs to be connected and powered up at all times or no video signal will get through. In my case, I also had to buy a USB-to-PS/2 adapter (another $25 or so at CompUSA, cheaper elsewhere) to drive power from the Macintosh side. Once properly connected to keyboard ports on both computers, the switch has functioned flawlessly for me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Effective, with undocumented convenience, November 8, 2006

By 

primitiveworker (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin F1DG102P Flip 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio Support (PS/2 Connection) (Personal Computers)

You may also toggle machines using the keyboard instead of the (cute but loud) clicker remote.

* Double-tap the Scroll-Lock key.
* The base and remote will flash for about 2 seconds.
* While flashing, press 1 or 2.
* 1 selects the green/left machine, 2 selects the yellow/right machine.

If you've had issues with other KVMs, especially USB KVMs, I recommend you get this KVM with USB-to-PS/2 converter dongles for the end of your USB keyboard and USB mouse. The dongles are small, cheap and work perfectly.

This device works exactly as expected.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up and running in less than 5 minutes, July 21, 2006

By 

EC (Lilburn, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin F1DG102P Flip 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio Support (PS/2 Connection) (Personal Computers)

I need easy access to two computers, but did not want to waste desk space by having two monitors. The Belkin Flip is very easy to hook-up. It's working great.