Buy ATEN 4-Port Dual-View KVMP Switch with Audio Support and Cables CS1744 (Silver)ATEN 4-Port Dual-View KVMP Switch with Audio Support and Cables CS1744 (Silver) Product Description:
- Maximum video resolution - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
- Supports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, SUN Blade 2000/100, (Sun Solaris 8 or higher) Linux and Unix
- Supports multimedia USB keyboards Supports Mac & Sun keyboards
- Easy to operate - computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys
- Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, states are saved and restored when switching
Product Description
The Dual-View CS-1744 USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to ATEN's USB KVM switch technology. Now, four dual-display computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors. In addition, the CS-1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one computer at a time basis. Recognizing the importance of sound, the switches are also audio-enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis). Package Content: 1 x CS1744 USB KVM Switch; 4 x Custom Audio/Video Cables (6 ft long); 4 x Custom USB/Video Cables (6 ft long); 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable; 1 x User Manual; 1 x Quick Start Guide
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Dual VGA KVM works great
By JohnK-Seattle-WA
I bought this dual-monitor KVM for home about 6 months ago. I've used a number of different KVMs over the years, PS/2 and KVM, and both at home and work, but this was the first one with dual monitor support. It was pretty expensive but it was one of the few dual-monitor KVMs I could find.It has a nice low profile and comes in a sturdy metal case with rubber edges (very similar design to an old IOGear I used to have). The cable plugs and KVM ports on the back are color coded so it's easy to know which cable goes where.It came with 4 sets of 6 ft cables, and a PS/2 adapter if you have an old keyboard/mouse setup, so you shouldn't need to buy anything else to use it for up to 4 PCs. It includes a serial cable for firmware updates, although I haven't used that yet. It doesn't normally require an A/C power adapter, although it has an A/C port and the instructions include its requirements if you need or would like to buy one.I'm pretty sure this is only for PCs that support USB for keyboard/mouse; although you can use an old PS/2 keyboard or mouse with the included adapter, I don't think there is any way to use it with PS/2 inputs on your PC. If your PC is PS/2 only, get a different KVM.One of the two VGA cables for each PC incorporates the USB for keyboard/mouse inside it, the other has the audio cables, so you only have the two cables to route to each PC (makes for a nice, clean install). Note: the smaller cables for USB/audio are about 21" long coming off each one, so their inputs on each PC need to be that close to the VGAs. Shouldn't be a problem unless you have a large custom PC I've never seen before.The dual VGA monitors, USB keyboard/mouse, and audio work as expected when switching from one PC to the next. I haven't tried the shared USB ports yet. You can switch PCs through the front panel buttons or a keyboard shortcut (ScrLk+ScrLk+[number]+Enter).I haven't run into any problems and have been very happy with it so far.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Great except for keyboard interface
By R. Ward
Update: 09 Dec 2011--I finally discovered how to correct the problem of "sticky" keys. Apparently Windows 7 has keyboard properties settings set for relatively fast "Repeat delay" and "Repeat rate". Generally these settings work well if your keyboard is plugged directly into a computer rather than going through a KVM switch, but cause the symptoms described below in my original review if you're going through a KVM switch. To make the change in Windows 7, go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers. Select your keyboard in the device list, right-click, and select Keyboard Properties. Choose the Speed tab. I reset "Repeat delay" to the 2nd position (1st being longest, 4th being shortest), and "Repeat rate" slightly slower than the midpoint. Now my problems have gone away completely.Original review: I've had this switch for a little more than a year. For about the first year it worked flawlessly, with all the good qualities described by Bob LaBlaw. But lately I have had trouble with the keyboard function "sticking", i.e. when I press a key the signal may be repeated multiple tiiiiiiiiiimes (e.g.). I have tried plugging the keyboard directly into one computer, then the other, bypassing the switch, and I have no such problems. So I'm pretty sure the problem is in the switch.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
awesome
By Amazonian
tried other dual monitor kvms that would either hang, lose communication w mouse or keyboard after switching computers using the quick key commands-very annoying. this one works perfectly AND using it with ps2 connections. included usb adapter works perfectly as well.One issue is that i can only use the numbers on TOP of keyboard, not the keypad when using quick key commands: scroll lock, scroll lock NUMBER enter.. other than that, smooth sailing.
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