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HomeNetworking DevicesTripp Lite B022-004-R Desktop Slim 4-Port KVM Switch |
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11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 BEWARE! Non-standard cables! Nov 13, 2005
By a_bucket_of_shoes
It turns out that this doesn't work like normal KVM switches: it uses special non-standard adapter cables, which apparently aren't necessarily available on amazon.com, or if they are cost a lot. So you can't replace your existing 2-port KVM with this one, for example, and reuse the existing cables. And you may not even be able to use THIS KVM because you may not be able to find the cables you need. This KVM switch only comes with ONE cable to attach to your mouse, keyboard, and video; you have to buy at least two additional cables to make this KVM switch functional.
So once you factor in the cost of the extra special-built cables you have to buy (assuming you can even find them), this KVM is VERY expensive. I'm returning mine. It would be nice if the item description bothered to mention the special cable type requirement.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Plenty to like May 07, 2007
By Michael Durant
There is plenty to like. First off it works well, and isn't that the main thing. One of the things I like the best is that it is able to power itself from the cables connected to the PCs and KVM so there is one less 'wall wart' to try and find a place to plug in. The 'combined cables' are a mixed blessing. From a neatness and reliability standpoint they are great. But that makes them proprietary, so you need to buy all new cables for this ... even if you have some sitting around. I also dislike the fact that they do not include any of the PC side cables. While I understand that including 4 cables would be a waste for many, the fact that I am buying the unit means that I have at least two PCs that I want to connect. So I would think that it would make sense to include 2 PC cables in the package. But that is just a minor rant since, in reality, the cost of the cables would be paid in any event.
Bottom line, it is my favorite of all the KVMs that I have used over the years.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Tripp Lite's B006-004-R 4-Port is a better model Feb 19, 2010
By HARM
I would agree with the cable shortcomings mentioned by the other reviewers (proprietary, expensive, and not included), and add that Tripp-Lite already offers another better model that does not have this drawback: Tripp Lite B006-004-R 4-Port USB KVM Switch. Uses standard USB KVM cables.
 KVM needs special cables Jan 26, 2012
By M. Lee
"mrmojolee"
As others have said, you cannot use any other cable. I attempted to use some cables we use for our servers that are of high quality. The video was fine, but would not take input from the Keyboard and mouse.
Beware, you must buy their cables.
This is a good device otherwise. Works very well. They really need to include cables when purchasing, at least some PS2 cables. They probably excluded cables to keep the price down and suck you in so then you have to go back and get more from them. The Tripp Lite USB cables aren't cheap either.
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