Trendnet TK-205K 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch

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Product Description

MODEL- TK-205K VENDOR- TRENDNET

FEATURES- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch
The 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch lets you manage two PC's with just one
set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Switch between two PC's with a
simple press of a button! Separate sets of KVM cables are included
with the KVM Switch, so users can start controlling 2 PC's
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 PS/2 KVM Switch is the perfect choice for managing multiple
PC's.
Includes KVM switch and two Sets of 1.2M (4 ft.) KVM Cables.

Customer Reviews

Reviewed on 2007-08-12 Nope, didn't work for me - multiple problems. This unit did NOT work for me, multiple problems. 1. On my home desktop PC, when connected to the relay, it wouldn't recognize the keyboard or mouse and the video driver got all messed up so the screen view was bizarre. (This was related to booting up, if I plugged into the KVM "hot" it more or less worked). Problems resolved by removing the KVM. 2. My plan was to use my corporate laptop on my nice home desk/keyboard on weekends. But the corporate laptop refused to boot up on the KVM, apparently finding it an unknown or unacceptable form of peripheral. 3. I found the manual box switch between PC1 and PC2 kind of funky and inconsistent. #### How it works. Isolate your keyboard, video, mouse (KVM). Plug their three cords (Ps2+Ps2+vid) into the blue KVM box. Now, the KVM box has two proprietary 15-pin output sockets. And the TK205K comes with two corresponding free foot cords which terminate in three plugs on short leads, for K,V and M. [Note there are quite a few models, even with Trendnet brand, some seem to have unique outputs for each different K,V,M rather than a combined proprietary cable.] In order to attempt to use on a laptop, which usually has only usb ports nowadays, I used a Y-shaped converter that sends a ps2 keyboard and ps2 mouse into one usb port. this may have confused the KVM box. However, my laptop runs fine with the same USB relay between the same ps2 keyboard and mouse. Trendnet makes PS2 models and they make USB models. However, more than a few people may have a PS2 desktop PC and a USB-only laptop, like me.

Reviewed on 2007-01-09 great item this is wonderful for us because we use 2 computers at one desk. i wish i had bought it a year ago.

Reviewed on 2006-07-19 Items as described.. fast shipping. A+++ Product works fine, able to configure keyboard shortcut key for this KVM,

Reviewed on 2006-01-07 Works fine . . . no problems I have two of these switches, I'm running four PCs from two monitors and two keyboard/mouse combinations. I haven't had any ghosting problems at all (using NEC and KDS monitors), although I had another model (TK-206I) from Trendnet (USB rather than PS/2 connections) that I used with a iMac (since retired) and PC that did have some very minor ghosting problems. This is a great solution if you have limited desk space or just don't want to have multiple monitors running at one time. The switch looks nice and the hot-key switchover is almost instantaneous.

Reviewed on 2005-10-29 It is cheap and works fine. No complains at all. I bought this KVM switch and it is working fine for me. Video, mouse, and keyboard are functionning perfectly. I almost spent money on the one sold by Best Buy or Office Max. Their (Best Buy and Office Max) product is certainly good quality but a bit expensive. For now I am getting done what I need with this cheap one from TigerDirect outlet. I would recommend you try it.

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