Hmmm. the Belkin site itself lists this as a dual head VGA unit. I am
looking for a dual head DVI unit. Does the Belkin site have this
wrong? Can you look at yours right now and confirm that this is a DVI
unit?



Roger Hamlett wrote:
> <autodeletespam@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:1136485860.096342.9620@f14g2000cwb.googlegrou ps.com...
> >I am look for a KVM switch with the following characteristics:
> > 2-port
> > Dual DVI displays
> > USB mouse (I realize that I could use a USB to PS/2 connector but would
> > prefer native USB)
> > USB keyboard
> > Audio switching (both speaker and mic)
> > Extra integrated 2 port switching USB hub
> > Under $300
> >
> > I do NOT need dual link (1600 X 1200 is more than enough for me).
> >
> > Most of the kvm switches out there seem to be designed for computers
> > circa 1999-2000. Surely I cannot be the only person in the known
> > universe that has purchased 2 computers after 2002 and needs a
> > up-to-date switch? I am not trying to sound snobby cause at this point
> > neither of my machines is anywhere close to state-of-the-art, but I
> > swear that I saw some of the switches that I have recently researched
> > in that moive "Wargames" from the 80s. Do they even make mice with
> > PS/2 connections any more? :)
> >
> > Do you know of a KVM switch that meets my needs (described above)? If
> > not, what types of software do you typically run and what KVM switch
> > are you using? And what has been your experience? I am definitely
> > interested in reliability/performance data. Can you point me to a site
> > with a comparative review of new KVM switches. Other than a single
> > model "first look" type article, it looks like Tom's has not done a big
> > review in about 2 years and it is even longer for AnandTech.
> >
> > The StarTech SV231UADVI is close but only supports one display.
> > The StarTech SV221DVIDD has dual display but lacks most the rest.
> > The NTI KEEMUX-P2V-2 looks like a rebadged but more expensive (?)
> > StarTech SV221DD (which also will not work).
> > The Cables to Go C184-32562 also looks like a rebadged (but less
> > expensive) SV221DD.
> > The Aten CS1762 is also close but also only supports one DVI display.
> > The Aten CS1742 is also close but has VGA rather than DVI display (and
> > I am not sure if it really switches audio).
> > Belkin does not have anything that fits the bill and I have read
> > nothing but bad reviews of their switches.
> ><snipped>
> They actually do exactly what you want. The F1DH104U (and possibly the 102
> for dual machine only). I have had three of their units over the last few
> years, and this is the first that is really good (the older units had
> software problems, that made them a pain at times...). Be careful on sites
> for these. Most list the 'DD104U', as the DVI version, but for dual
> monitors it is the DH. The cables required, are the hard part to find, you
> need the F1D9201 (then hyphen, the length in feet, either -6, or -10).
> Most people only do the VGA '9501' cable.
> The only 'caveat', is that the keyboard, must be only an ordinary USB
> keyboard. Basically, the device that is plugged in as a keyboard, if it
> has extra features (like a scroll wheel), these won't work. The keyboard
> will work with these features, if you plug it in to one of the other USB
> ports, but you cannot then screen switch from the keyboard. There is an
> optional software version, which prevents the box beeping, because it does
> not have a keyboard.
> I found one review of this switch in this mode, when I was searching, and
> it had it beating the only competing units which cost over twice the
> money. I'd agree entirely with this.
>
> Best Wishes
>
> Best Wishes