Belkin KVM Switch with Audio Support and Built-In Cabling 2-Ports F1DL102U

Pros: USB keyboard/mouse; microphone/audio passthrough; included/attached cables
Cons: awkward cable placement; 3/4 of linux flavors tried are incompatible; slow redetection

With the goal of converting a replaced computer into a "sandbox" to experiment with alternative operating systems I purchased this item expecting to continue my long line of satisfaction with Belkin products and customer service. I was grossly ...

Pros: Overall decent product, switches two stereo channels (4ch total) as well
Cons: Has some quirks (see my review) but no deal breaker

This is a review on Belkin 2-Port KVM switch. It will let you switch not only USB keyboard and mouse, but also two stereo channels of sound via 3.5-mm plug, and I find the product to be satisfactory. However, there are a few quirks and I'd like to share ...

Pros: Inexpensive 2 port solution.
Cons: Occasional inability to use one or the other port is very irritating.

I bought this switch for my home office, to try to cut down on the desk clutter of having my laptop and desktop going at the same time. It was VERY simple to hook up, and did indeed cut the clutter considerably (the laptop has a docking station, so it ...

Pros: not much
Cons: Takes way too long to switch from one computer to the next.

I also have one of these and the time it takes to switch is terrible. I can count the seconds after I hit the button. It royally sucks. Cables come out one end and in the other making placement of the button awkward.