Iogear GCS1714 MiniView III USB KVMP Switch Kit with Cables (4-Port)

Average customer rating: 1.5

WORST product I have ever purchased
OSD unfriendly, Doesn't know Microsoft wireless mice
Will not work with backlit keyboards
It's not that great
Not so hot: spurious, unsolicited context switching

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Iogear GCS1714 MiniView III USB KVMP Switch Kit with Cables (4-Port)

Manufacturer: IOGEAR
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0000683EB

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Product Description

The MiniView III USB KVMP Switch with peripheral sharing capability allows controlling multiple computers and USB peripheral devices with a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.IOGEAR's MiniView III USB KVM and Peripheral Sharing Switch goes beyond standard KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for extra monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, etc. Up to 127 different USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch.

Customer Reviews:

WORST product I have ever purchased.......2007-03-21

This thing is unbelievably BAD.
I have to reboot it at least twice a day, it either locks up or causes the mouse to shoot off in one direction. Only way to resolve is to unplug.

IOGEAR offer no Firmware update either.

AVOID at all cost!

OSD unfriendly, Doesn't know Microsoft wireless mice.......2006-04-05

I requested a better switch at work but was given this. The on screen display is difficult to use (four keystrokes including F1 or F4 just to switch) and it completely blocks recognition of Microsoft wireless mice. Recommend their Extreme products or a different manufacturer.

Will not work with backlit keyboards.......2006-03-03

Pros: Neat idea.

Cons: Will not work with my backlit Saitek keyboard. It actually doesn't work at all and this is the second unit I've received from IOGear. I can't switch between computers with hotkeys or the manually with the buttons. Tech support is pretty much useless because they will tell you to try autoscanning and if that doesn't work then they'll want you to return it for a replacement. I'm sorry but if they can't ship a working product then I'm not going to waste my time being their QA for free. I was able to get out of tech support that there isn't enough power coming out of the front USB ports to power a backlit keyboard even when the KVM switch is plugged in.

Good luck to anyone that buys this product.

It's not that great.......2005-10-20

I've had this for over a year now, and it is not as good as a cheap no-name brand I used before it. The only reason I bought it was because of the USB support.

Cons:
1. Video is flickering on my LCD screen unless I use 800x600, anything higher, and the kvm can't handle it.
2. Can't use advance USB keyboard or mice features
3. Stops responding at least 4 times a week, have to "reboot" it (unplug it).
4. Horrific tech support, they've got monkeys working for iogear.

Pros:
1. USB support

Not so hot: spurious, unsolicited context switching.......2004-09-29

Pros:
Physically easy to connect to my four computers.
Cons:
Spurious signals causing issues.
First used with older Dell keyboard but suprious signals caused menus to pop up unsolicited and, worse, context switching from one application to another while correctly typing input into MS Word. Thought keyboard was at fault.
Bought new USB miniature game-type keyboard. Same problem.
Bought new IBM standard size keyboard. Same problem.
Bought new Dell keyboard. Same problem.
Decided maybe wireless mouse was too close. Moved KVMP. Same problem.
Decided to go back to wired mouse. Same problem.
Sent email to IOGear support. May as well have spit into the wind.
Thinking of scraping unit if I can't stablelize it within another week or two because I'm getting tired of unsolitited context switching.

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