StarTech.com VS415RVGA 4 Port High Resolution VGA Video Switch with Remote

by StarTech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2.2 x 5.5 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KSEKG2
• Item model number: VS415RVGA
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

This 4 port VGA Video Switch allows you to select between four separate VGA video signals for output to a single monitor or projector up to 65m (213ft) away from the video source. A perfect solution for situations where VGA input ports are at a premium, the 4 port VGA Video Switch eliminates the hassle of having to swap out connections to your display, and allows you to select your video source at the push of a front panel pushbutton or by using the included remote control.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good switcher, BUT..., July 10, 2009

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Kevin the Trial Tech (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: StarTech.com VS415RVGA 4 Port High Resolution VGA Video Switch with Remote (Electronics)

This is a dandy VGA 4 x 1 switcher, well built and simple. It has a small footprint, a simple power switch on the front, and buttons and lights on the front. The lights indicate which input is active, and the buttons switch to the indicated input. It is possible to switch to a "empty" input if you want nothing to go to the display device. It uses a "wall wart" power supply (sigh), but this is not a deal breaker.

There are a couple of (possibly) major problems; 1) the switcher beeps when you switch from one input to another. I opened it up and used a soldering iron to remove the small cylindrical speaker, as there was no other way to disable it (I talked to a tech guy at the manufacturer). 2) The inputs on the back are all male VGA. Ugh. WHY?!? AND it has bulky thumbscrew attachments that make it impossible to use a standard F to F turnaround without removing them. Plan on spending additional $$$ on M - F VGA cables to hook this switcher up to any standard device. 2/3 of the way to a great little switcher, but that last 1/3 is a major bummer.

EDIT on 10/19/11: This switcher died completely about a month ago. Less than 1.5 years of occasional use. I had to subtract another star. Try the "Cables To Go 39972 Trulink 4-Port" VGA switcher. Still beeps, but another easy fix if you aren't afraid to open it up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for church or presentations - can't turn off beep, May 1, 2011

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Dean Wissing - See all my reviews
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This review is from: StarTech.com VS415RVGA 4 Port High Resolution VGA Video Switch with Remote (Electronics)

Not much is needed from a VGA switch, and this does do the job, but I can not use it for what I bought it for because of the loud beep every time you change inputs. For some people it might not matter, but this "feature" which could have easily been left out makes it unusable for a lot of situations.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Functions adequately and reliably, October 20, 2009

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M. Tervo "The Oldster" (Manassas, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: StarTech.com VS415RVGA 4 Port High Resolution VGA Video Switch with Remote (Electronics)

The StarTech 4-channel switch functions as designed. However, as it has an electronic switching mechanism, it must be receiving power even when "defaulting" to the first position. Further, the remote capability seems to require almost a 90 degree relationship with the switch before recognizing your wish to change channels.

Having said that, I would buy another should the need arise.