D-Link DKVM-4K 4-Port KVM Switch

Average customer rating: 3.5

Blurry Image
Average KVM switch
Use the D-Link DVKM-4K 4-Port KVM at work - Excellent
Great Expectations
Annoying beep

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D-Link DKVM-4K 4-Port KVM Switch

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0001FC5B6

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Product Description

The D-Link DKVM-4K is a 4-port PS/2 based KVM switch for controlling up to 4 computers using a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The DKVM-4K minimizes clutter on your desktop with its sleek, compact design. Ready to work right out of the box, the DKVM-4K requires no drivers, extra power supplies, or accessories and is compatible with all Windows Operating Systems.The DKVM-4K is convenient and simple to use with features such as: at a glance LED indicators for computer status, hot keys and push buttons for switching between computers, included 6' standard cables, and an autoscan mode for automatically detecting computers connected to the switch. You get added flexibility with the DKVM-4K's hot plug capability - add or disconnect computers simply by unplugging the cables without having to power down your computers! Versatile, portable, and convenient, the D-Link DKVM-4K can be easily integrated into your existing desktop environment at home or in the office.

Customer Reviews:

Blurry Image.......2007-04-07

I'm using an Eizo S2100 lcd monitor and an ATI FireGL V3100 adapter. At 1600x1200, the image is noticeably blurry compared to connecting the monitor directly. Using the phase adjustment on the monitor, I could clean up the image enough to be usable, but it is still not as sharp as before. If image quality is important to you, you will probably want to choose another KVM.

Average KVM switch.......2007-02-19

This KVM switch connects up to four computers as expected. Two cables are provided, the other two you have to buy yourself, and be sure to get Male-to-Male KVM cables (not all KVM cables are the same).

Biggest limitation of this KVM: The video quality is not good enough to support a 1600x1200 resolution on my normally-crisp 19" Insignia CRT screen. I had to drop my resolution down to 1280x1024, and now it is good enough to get by.

The beeping problem is well documented here. I don't mind it, but it could annoy some. Basically, there are two beeps when you switch computers. By pressing "Scroll-Lock", "Scroll-Lock", "B" you can reduce it to only one beep, but you can't completely silence it as hoped.

I am keeping the product because it is priced well for what it can do. But if you are a stickler for a sharp picture at higher resolutions, you may need to look elsewhere.

Use the D-Link DVKM-4K 4-Port KVM at work - Excellent.......2007-01-19

Just bought and received (within 2 days of purchase) the D-Link DVKM-4K 4-Port KVM switch.(I have an additional third cable that does not come with the switch). I'm using it at home with two desktops and a laptop with a port replicator. Been using the switch at work in a small server room. We never had a problem with it. Actually got used to hearing the beep so we never disabled it. Tried to disable the beep at home, but toggle in the instructions doesn't work. No big deal. Monitor is a Dell 17" flat screen LCD. There is no image degradation. Mouse (PS2)and keyboard (PS2) are responsive. I recommend this product.

Great Expectations.......2006-11-15

I expected a high quality product from D-Link. This products exceeded my expectations.
It did good.

Annoying beep.......2006-11-13

There is an annoying beep emitted from the box when switching between computers. What is even more annoying is that the manual says the beep s/b turned of when entering SL SL + B but the toggling does not work. What is most annoying is that I found another reviewer (not on Amazon) with the same problem....so it appears to be a design defect.

I called their help line and got a moron and it took me over 20 minutes to explain the situation to him (after waiting almost an hour in the queue). His only advice was to return it and get a new one....but as stated above, I think this is a design defect.

Still in all it is better the IOGear KVM and the Belkin KVM both of which I returned for defects in the major functionalities.

"When mediocrity is the best you can get, do we need to redefine mediocrity?"

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