TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue)

by TRENDnet

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.4 x 3.8 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F4C310
• Item model number: TK-207K
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (183 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #3 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > KVM Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 31, 2006

Product Description

Size: 2-Port

From the Manufacturer

The 2-Port USB KVM Switch lets you manage two PCs with just one set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Switch between two PCs with a simple press of a button! Separate sets of KVM cables are included with the KVM Switch, so users can start controlling 2 PCs instantly. The KVM cables also provide power to the KVM Switch, eliminating the need for a power adapter. Hot Key operations provide immediate access to features such as computer switching, and auto-scanning. With its Hot-Plug, and Audible Feedback, the 2-Port USB KVM Switch is the perfect choice for managing multiple PCs.

Additional Features

• Use one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to control two computers
• USB Keyboard/Mouse emulation with 2-set of detachable KVM Cables
• Supports Microsoft Intellimouse, Optical Mouse, Logitech Net Mouse and more
• Supports super High Video Quality, up to 2048 x 1536 VGA resolution
• Supports Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server, Linux, and Mac OS
• Multi-Platform support for PCs, Macintosh G3/G4, iMac and Mac Mini
• Hot-Plug pluggable. Adds PC or removes the connected PCs for maintenance without powering down the KVM Switch or other PCs
• Switches PC by hot-keys, push button or windows-base client switch software.
• Auto-Scan & LED display for easy status monitoring
• User definable hot-key (Windows Only)
• USB Interface Power method
• 2-year limited warranty

How It Works

Product Description

The 2-Port USB KVM Switch lets you manage two PCs with just one set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Switch between two PCs with a simple press of a button Separate sets of KVM cables are included with the KVM Switch, so users can start controlling 2 PCs instantly. The KVM cables also provide power to the KVM Switch, eliminating the need for a power adapter. Hot Key operations provide immediate access to features such as computer switching, and auto-scanning. With its Hot-Plug, and Audible Feedback, the 2-Port USB KVM Switch is the perfect choice for managing multiple PCs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Great product, great price..., March 28, 2007

By 

K. Watanabe (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I initially dismissed this product because it looked cheap, and seemed to be priced accordingly. But after reading some of the reviews, I decided to buy it and risk a whopping 24 bucks. It was a great buy.

What it does - It switches your VGA monitor between two computers, along with your USB keyboard and USB mouse. It has two buttons on the device to control the switching. It has two USB ports that go to your keyboard and your mouse. It has three VGA ports. One goes to your monitor (you use the cable you already have). Two go to your two computers. Interestingly, the KVM-to-computer cable, a special cable that is included (two of them), also carries the USB signal. The cable splits at the computer end and you connect the VGA connector and the USB connector to their respective ports on your computers.

What it does not - It does not switch audio. It is not designed to switch additional USB devices, although it may work for some devices that do not need high bus-power, if your keyboard acts as a unpowered hub. The device itself is powered by the computer's USB bus and it does not have a separate power supply.

This is exactly what I needed. KVM stands for keyboard, video, and mouse. That's all I wanted to switch between two computers (a Mac and a Linux PC laptop). I considered other KVM devices, and they had more features such as audio switching and special software, but they cost much more than this simple device. The package comes with software for switching, but it is for Windows only. The docs say it has a hot key, the scroll lock key hit twice in succession, that controls the switch. However, it did not work for me, probably because of my Mac keyboard which does not have a dedicated scroll lock key. However, the device is sitting next to my keyboard, and I just hit the appropriate button (1 or 2) to switch. It is quite small. The switching is nearly instant. What could be more simple than that?

A few things I have tried... It works fine at 1600x1200, 75 Hz. My normally used Mac resolution is 1280x960 at 75 Hz. My Linux laptop is old and can only externally output 1024x764 at 60 Hz, which also works fine. I do not see any degrading of picture quality going through this KVM. My monitor is 19-inch CRT.

In summary, the Trendnet TK207K 2-Port USB KVM Switch works great at a great price. If a simple two-way KVM for VGA/USB is what you need, I recommend this one.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seems to work with basic accessories and components, January 29, 2007

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Felix P. Lu "Felix Lu, Ph.D." (Durham, NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I currently have two of these KVM switches (one at home and one at work) for switching between a desktop running WinXP and my laptop (Fujitsu Lifebook T4210). It seems to work just fine, both using the keyboard hotkey (press scroll-lock twice) and the button on the KVM switch. My desktop computers are always on so no problems have come up with regards to power. My mice are the standard three button optical mice with the scroll wheel. There are only a few things I can complain about, 1. no extra USB port to serve as a printer hub (which is really only an inconvenience if you don't have a network printer). 2. the effective footprint of the switch, with all the cables sticking out is close to 10 inches by 7 inches. They should have made it wall mountable so that it can be set aside more nicely.

24 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Does not always work, January 4, 2007

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Kevin (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I use this to control my laptop and desktop pc. I am constantly having to crawl under my desk to press the buttons to switch computers as the hot buttons do not work if only one computer is on. It will remember the last computer used. If you start up the other, you will need to press the button on the unit. It will not automatically switch to the one that is powered or powering up.

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