SOHO 2-Port KVM Switch; DVI & USB

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 14 x 3.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AQ2C2W
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: F1DD102L
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 22, 2003

Product Description

The Belkin SOHO Desktop KVM Switch lets you share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between two or more computers, saving space on your desk and reducing equitment clutter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Can't recommend this one, February 12, 2010

By 

Dave (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SOHO 2-Port KVM Switch; DVI & USB (Personal Computers)

I'm usually a fan of Belkin products, but the F1DD102L is a real disappointment. It just doesn't work most times. After working fine for a little while, an attached computer that's powered on and running will suddenly have no video when you switch to it. There's no way to get the video back, including disconnecting the switch, removing cables, etc. Yet the computer is running fine, and if a display is directly connected to it, you see the video. The only way to get the switch to recognize it again is to reboot the PC - which is hard to do if you can't connect to it!

The switch doesn't work with some mice, including a Microsoft Intellimouse that I had. I contacted Belkin about this, and they blamed the mouse. Okay. Lately now the Belkin isn't recognizing the keyboard after a while now. Again, pulling cables doesn't help. I'm ready to toss this thing and find another brand.

Appearance wise, it's a nice unit. The cables are high quality, and the buttons function smoothly. It seems to be well built overall. But if it doesn't work when you need it, what's the point?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Won't work with programmable keyboards., November 14, 2009

By 

C. Bryant (Pueblo West, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SOHO 2-Port KVM Switch; DVI & USB (Personal Computers)

The Soho will not work with Avant Stellar(Northgate) or Logitech programmable keyboards. This is the fourth KVM DVI/USB I have purchased (Trendnet, IO Gear, and Belkin's less expensive model), and none have worked. They can only handle standard 101-117 keyboards and will not operate the additional F and G keys. What upsets me, is that I went out of my way to contact Belkin CS to make sure the Soho would work with my configuration. I was told yes. After I got it, Belkin CS told me, no it won't. Logitech's CS told me that they do not guarantee their product's when used with KVM switches. Belkin is usually a reliable company but they muffed this one. Also, the unit is a bit too big and the light was way too bright. I would recommend Belkins smaller KVM switch with the remote button. That was easier to use and took up less real estate. If it had worked, I would have kept that KVM.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works exactly as expected, October 2, 2011

By 

Craig - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SOHO 2-Port KVM Switch; DVI & USB (Personal Computers)

I needed a KVM switch that would allow me to switch between a Dell E6400 and Mac Pro with 30" Monitor @ 2560 x 1600 resolution. After doing a lot of research I decided to try this Belkin unit. It worked fine right out of the box. The only issue I had was trying to get full 2560 x 1600 resolution out of the Dell Port Replicator. Turns out I also had to buy a Display Port to Dual DVI adapter achieve 2560 x 1600. This was not a Belkin issue but a Dell issue apparently. The Belkin came with all the cables too which was a nice bonus.