Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B)

Average customer rating:

Very easy to use

Great product. Great price.

Please be aware that problems reported by others might be not replicatable in other environments

KVM Switch Review

nice little switch with major design flaw

Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B)

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Controls 2 PS/2 computers from 1 console

Mouse and keyboard emulation ensure smooth boot-up and operation

Hot-key functionality switches ports easily

Includes 2 6-foot OmniView KVM cable kits

Supports multiple operating systems; 3-year warranty

ASIN: B000087LCG

Product Description

BELKIN F1DJ102P-B - This switch provides an affordable KVM ( Keyboard - Video - Mouse ) solution that gives you control of two PS/2 compatible computers from one console, giving you back workspace you may not have seen in years! The unit's compact design and included cabling save you installation time, workspace inches, and cash! PC99 color connectors Supports multiple operating systems Requires no power supply or additional cables Includes BELKIN Three Year Warranty and free technical support

Customer Reviews:

Very easy to use.......2007-07-03

I bought this KVM switch to hook up a new Dell we'd bought for my mother. She had an older system running WinMe and was reluctant to change, so this would give her a way to have both systems hooked up and she could get used to the new operating system in her own time. We hooked one monitor and one keyboard to be shared by both systems. (I believe they also shared one mouse.)

It hooked up with no problems at all, although I have to agree with the reviewer who commented about the cables attaching one all four sides. It does take up more room than it should this way.

There's software you install and after that a green icon allowing quick switching appears in the Systray area.

She's had no problems with the switch at all and after a few months found that she rarely needed the older system any more, although it's still hooked up.

Great product. Great price........2007-03-15

Easy to install and takes up a very small footprint on the desk.

Please be aware that problems reported by others might be not replicatable in other environments.......2006-05-25

I have found that problems notes in reviews below might not correspond to your experience. Also the authors who are not professional may not try all options that are available to solve them and expect that in case you have switch Linux-Windows things should work automatically. This might not be the case and not due to switch (or not only due to KVM switch).

One attraction of this model is that (taking into account the price) you can replace cables with better one. For example use high quality video cables. But as for video cables Belkin cables have different connectors on different ends, so this is not an option unless you have access to custom cables. In the latter case that might make sense to use a separate video cable as the video cable that comes with the unit looks too thin and might have insufficient shield and higher resistance.
Still you can use serial to PS/2 cable for mouse if you have problems with mouse on Unix (and you second machine is FreeBSD or Solaris or Linux). You will have no wheel but all three buttons will work. Actually expect problems if the second computer is Unix. Look for Slashdot discussion about "Making Mouse Wheels Work w/ a KVM?" for ideas. Among possible helpful hints for Windows-Unix setup are:

- Use Microsoft mouse instead of Logitech

- buy professional KVM or different KVM (Connectpro Master IT ??)

- reset the X mouse driver with some script or program that outputs the appropriate reset code to the mouse device. Or reset the X mouse driver by switching to a virtual console and back

- use "serial to PS/2 cable" for mouse.

Of course in professional environment you will use something like Avocent but at home you might find some OK solution with Belkin even if you second computer is Unix. Just do not expect it work automatically in heterogeneous environment and do your homework.

NOTE: IMHO you need to be careful and not disconnect and reconnect cables when computer is powered on. Also all both mouse and keyboard need to be sitted tightly and if unit is not fixed to the wall or table they can accidentally became loose or even detached. that's a drawback of the construction but it is compensated by the ability to use you own cables.

Observations:

1. Contrary to Prev reviewers opinion it works well with Dell docking station and c610 laptop.

2. Contrary to previous reviewers opinion it does works with Microsoft Intellimouse. Both wheel and additional buttons (back and forward in IE) work normally.

3. Contrary to previous reviewers opinion it works with USB mouse via converter to PS/2.

4. I can confirm previous reviewers opinion that sometimes when you switches from one computer to another it switches screen resolution. Using same resolutions on both computers might help to solve the problem (not the case in my setup). I still did not figure out why it happens, but it happened to me once. May be using external power supply can prevent this effect. I just do not know.

5. Unit can be easily and conveniently mounted on the wall (or back or side of the table) using a small bracket or wire that creates a loop over main video connector. In this case T-style connectors actually help.

KVM Switch Review.......2006-03-25

The KVM switch works flawlessly. However I believe it should have come with the external power supply.

nice little switch with major design flaw.......2005-06-23

I have been using this switch at work for a couple of weeks. It works well when using the keyboard shortcut. It is powered by the keyboard PS2 connection, so no power adapter is required. One small complaint about the unit is the bundled cables are 3 pieces for each computer, instead of being molded together, so I've got a LOT of wires under my desk now.

Now for the big complaint. For me, this is a deal-killer. If I were using this at home and paid my own money for it I would have returned it. There are ports for connecting cables on ALL FOUR SIDES of the unit. Who decided that was a good idea? The cables are heavy and take several inches to turn 90 degrees, so the unit takes up about 12" X 12" on my desk. This is unacceptable. Please, KVM Switch designers, all the cables should exit the back of the unit, unless it is designed to be mounted in a server rack.

Average customer rating:

Good bang for your buck

VERY slow refresh - not enough contrast

Good monitor but my laptop has better speakers

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Kogi L5QX 15" LCD Monitor

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350:1 contrast ratio, 250-nit brightness

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PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B000071NY0
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Customer Reviews:

Good bang for your buck.......2006-05-31

A decent quality monitor with good image quality. I haven't had any problems with fuzziness or discoloration around the edges, and the unit has worked fine for me for years. Although it's not the biggest or the brightest, it does what you need it to do.
Cheers.

PS. Yeah, I wouldn't trust the internal speakers. But I never hooked them up, as choosing to use them instead of Mackie HR824s is like picking a pea-shooter instead of an H-Bomb.

VERY slow refresh - not enough contrast.......2003-12-30

I've used this for well over 20 days and am now returning it. The lag time from mouse click to view is slow and in some cases created almost sending wrong email to wrong addresses.

I type over 200 wpm and found no problem with the type response, I expect something that at least can keep up with how fast I move a mouse - in selecting files, email, - this just doesn't work fast enough ...

To keep the shadows down the brightness and contrast adjustments are not satisfactory - regardless of what was tried .... creates light and dark display areas in type - sometimes can't tell that a button is "click-able" because the contrast isn't great enough to distinquish the difference - always fuzzy type at top or bottom - which maybe would be eliminated if I didn't have to use the larger fonts - the smaller fonts are just not acceptable for reading ....
I wanted to go to a thin monitor to put it back further on the desk - raise the font size and help keep down eye tiredness from being right on top of the bulky crt monitor ....

....have been to Kogi's website and tried various suggestions (ie support) ....no help - just doesn't keep up with my computer speed. VERY nice looking unit - hate it didn't work for me - - don't know about the speakers - never did hook them up....

Good monitor but my laptop has better speakers.......2003-04-24

I've got to admit that for the price, this monitor is fantastic. It is very bright, and adjusts well to different computers. One feature that isn't mentioned is that there are mounting points on the back to mount this to a wall. Not sure why you would want to, but you could nonetheless.

The speakers do leave a little to be desired. I didn't use this monitor on my main multimedia computer, so sound wasn't an issue with me. Don't get me wrong, they aren't bad for things like email notifications or streaming news radio, but don't expect to listen to Mozart through them. One redeaming quality is that when you turn off the monitor, you are also turning off the speakers. This was something that bothered me about older monitors where there was no way to turn off the sound.

The power uses a 3-leaf clover plug so be aware that replacements won't be as widely available as traditional computer power cables. Further, the included VGA cable isn't extremely short, but is a concern if you plan on locating your screen away from your computer.

All in all, a good monitor for the price. I would not think twice about buying another one if I could afford it. LCD is so much easier on the eyes.

Fantastic Monitor.......2003-04-06

I've tried several LCD monitors and this one is as good or better than most. User friendly display, EXCELLENT quality, color and contrast. ... I'm retired a 17" Sony Trinitron for this one. The viewable area is only 1/2" less but the resolution far exceeds the CRT. I give it 6 stars out of a possible 5. :-)

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Now you can capture, store, upload and download images, tunes and even boring data faster and easier than ever before. Memorex CompactFlash and SmartMedia are compatible with all digital cameras, computing devices, voice recorders and MP3 players that support the CompactFlash or SmartMedia format.

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NIKON F65 (N65) QD 35mm SLR Camera Body

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Nikon CF61 Semi Soft Eveready Case f/N65/F65

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Nikon F65 (N65) packs extraordinary performance in remarkably small, lightweight camera. Designed for ease of use, with 5 icon identified pre-programmed shooting modes and General Purpose Program for care free shooting. Convenient controls include Command Dial for maximum control. Complete information LCD and High Eyepoint Viewfinder. Exceptional Clear Matte V Screen. Exposure modes include Program & Flexible Program, Shutter/Aperture Priorities and Manual. 6-segment 3D Matrix Metering with on-board DataBase of over 30,000 stored images, plus CenterWeighted Manual Mode. Fast Full-time AF with Closest Subject Priority, up to 2.5 fps. 5 separate AF detection sensors covering top, bottom, center, left and right. Auto Pop-Up Flash, with Slow/Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction & Matrix Balanced Fill. Exposure Compensation from +/- 2EV in 1/2 EV steps. 3 Frame Auto Exposure Bracketing in 1/2 EV steps. Optional MLL3 Remote Control available. Built-in Diopter, All-mode Depth-of-Field Preview Button, Multiple Exposure Control and AF Assist Illuminator for low light shooting. - Nikon 28-80/3.3-5.6 AFG Zoom Nikkor Autofocus Lens. Ideal lens for Nikon SLRs that control aperture from Command Dial. Compact size makes this lens the perfect companion to the N65 and N80 SLR cameras. Aspheric element assures high quality and sharp images. Lens Construction: 6 elements in 6 groups (1 Aspheric). Picture Angle: 74°-30°10'. Minimum Focus: 1.1'. Maximum Reproduction Ratio (Macro Setting): 1:3.5. - Multi-power high-speed battery pack MB-17. Allowing use of 4 AA batteries for camera operation, extending camera battery life. - CF61 Semi Soft Eveready Case. Allows fast and easy opening for shooting. Fits camera body securely, with lens attached.

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic camera.......2007-02-09

I am pretty happy with this adquisition. The camera works superb and can be used almost fully manual which is really good for people who like to make pictures in the old fashion way.

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ONKYO TX-SR702S Home Theater Receiver for Audio System REFURBISHED

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This Onkyo TXSR702S A/V Home-Theater receiver has been Factory Refurbished by Onkyo to perform as if it were new. Onkyo provides a 1-Year warranty coverage for this product. This home component receiver is THX Select Certified and THX Surround EX compatible. Packing 100 watts per channel, more than enough to drive the most demanding of home theaters, the TX-SR702 now sports an extra channelÂ?seven in allÂ?to further enliven the complete entertainment experience. But how do you align such power with the unique dynamics of your home listening environment? You don't. Set up with microphone using theater room calibration automatically adjusts the parameters of the audio output with the confines of your room. With Powered Zone 2 for audio listening in other rooms, Pure Audio Mode and component upconversion with Time Base Correction, the TX-SR702 is your home theater's powerhouse. Add optional speakers and a widescreen TV for an astounding home entertainment experience. Wide Range Amplifier Technology - WRAT Composite-to-S-video conversion Illuminated learning/multibrand remote with macros On-screen display (requires TV with direct video input) Component video switching (3 in, 1 out, 50MHz bandwidth) Digital inputs - 6 Digital output - 1 optical, 1 coaxial 3 audio (including phono) and 5 A/V (including 5 S-video, 1 front-panel, and one 5.1-channel) inputs 7.1-channel preamp output 5-way binding posts for all speakers Aluminum front panel Oversized power transformer, filter capacitors & heat sinks Digitally-tuned radio with up to 40 AM/FM presets Unit Size - 17-1/8W x 6-15/16H x 17-9/16D Silver Finish This item has been Factory Refurbished to peform as new and includes Onkyo USA 1-Year Limited warranty coverage

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Product Description

The JBL Harmony music system features a drawer-loading CD player, an AM/FM tuner and a dual alarm. This system, which offers 40 watts of power and a frequency response of 60-20 kHz, is ideally suited for a small apartment or a dorm room.

Amazon.com Product Description

An elegant, high-performance stereo music system with CD Player, AM/FM tuner, and full time and alarm functions.

Customer Reviews:

Buyer beware.......2006-09-20

This is a great little system, and I would've given it 4 stars. But I have to throw it out. A power surge killed the power transformer, and the part is no longer available. Sad when a company doesn't support its products.

There's nothing like this puppy!!.......2001-09-12

I'm not an audiophile, but I can tell to anyone how goooood it sounds!! After its brake-in period, the sound became spacious, crisp and clear. Originally was a little bit stiff. Good things: solid. Well built. It has CLASS and presence. It has 2 JBL speakers pumping 10 watts each. 20 Watts coming from the integrated subwoofer. I love its bass! It's tight, cozy, espectacular and clear. VERY unusual quality of sound for its price. I even hooked up a single tape deck to it, and I listen also to my tapes while in bed. I have also cranked it up several times, including with the Beethoven's 9th and the crazy sounddtrack from A Clockwork Orange. It came out impervious!! What a puppy!! The JBL Harmony is a very versatil: dual ALARM CLOCK, AM/FM RADIO/CD PLAYER and a very decent ornament in the table bed too. It's so good in sound reproduction that people entering the room will be surprised the sound is coming from such a little thing!! Its sound will make you think it came out of an expensive component turned on and hidden somewhere in your bedroom. I'm not going to get into the technical data. I'll let you check it up by yourself under "explore this item". I'm just telling you how tremendous value it is and how beautifully it sounds. THERE IS NOTHING IN THE MARKET THAT CAN COMPETE WITH THIS PUPPY IN QUALITY, CRAFTMANSHIP, SOUND AND VALUE FOR THE MONEY.
On the bad side: Display cannot be read from 2 ft away. You hardly can tell what track is being played even by getting closer than one foot to check it out and you can't even tell what time it is from the other side of your bed. The remote is non-illuminated. No treble/bass controls whatsoever, but it's functional when you can see its markings to activate its functions. You will love it!!

JBL Harmony Premium CD/radio clock.......2001-06-05

Overall this is very nice combination CD player and FM radio for the bedroom or office. The unit has internal speakers and recessed slot in the rear to pick the unit up. The construction is solid and together with the looks, has a luxury feel. There is plenty of nice bass although I would prefer also a tone control to sometimes bring out more treble. There is also an AUX input and the antenna is a wire "T"

My Harmony has given me a couple of slight problems. One was a quiet occasional beep sound when on, because the unit was too close to a cordless phone base station. The other is a very slight buzz in the base (after a year), presumably from the power supply. A good hard wack on the base stops it for a couple of weeks at a time.

Classical and Opera Sucks, Pop Rocks.......2000-01-14

For the asking list price of nearly $500 and the JBL brand name, I was expecting a system that could compete with Bose Wave CD/Radio. I was extremely dissappointed when I listened to Wager and Stravinsky on the JBL Harmony. Strings sound artificial and like a synthesizer. Bass response was good however. Dynamic range is limited and the sound sounds small. Pop music does sound excellent however with the help from the woofer. While radio reception in stereo sucks, the reception is very good in mono. I have to agree with others on how good the JBL Harmony sounds for its size. But you could do much better with Bose or any other audio systems in the $200 range, at least in terms of sound quality.

An Excellent Value..........1999-12-19

I agree with the other reviewers. For a relatively small audio system (or should I dare say clock radio? ), the sound quality is exceptional. It has a warmth and depth that cannot be matched with comparable systems. The display is a disappointment but not as bad as I had expected when I read the reviews prior to the purchase. The design is sleek and elegant. Overall, coupled with the price...it is an exceptional value. I intend to buy a second one!

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Substitute or extra rechargeable lithium ion battery pack for select JVC digital camcorders / BNV507 equivalent

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