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Belkin F1DG102U Flip 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio Support (USB Connection) | 
| Brand: Belkin
Category: CE
List Price: $59.99
Buy Used: $23.95
You Save: $36.04 (60%)
Rating:  68 reviews
Color: WHITE
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 7 x 10 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: F1DG102U
Model: F1DG102U
UPC: 722868588505
EAN: 0722868588505
ASIN: B000F8J0TE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Shares one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between two computers | | • | Shares one set of speakers between computers | | • | Supports PC and Mac notebook and desktop computers | | • | Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer Flip is accessing | | • | Installs in three easy steps with no software required |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Belkin Components is the preeminent technology leader in connectivity solutions for the computer and consumer electronics user. Always ahead of the rest, Belkin Components continues to deliver niche products that make your life easier and maximize your computer or consumer electronic investment.PRODUCT FEATURES:Shares one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between computers;Shares one set of speakers between computers;Connects instantly to notebook computers;Supports PC and Mac notebook and desktop computers;Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer Flip is accessing;Includes 2 built-in cables to connect computers;Installs in 3 easy steps with no software required.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 63 more reviews...
Looks nice but gets confused October 14, 2008
A. Schwieger (Minnesota USAA)
The unit looks nice and it has all of the cables built in. That is nice and easy for getting hooked up and all. The KVM does gets confused as to which computer it should be connected. When I boot the main computer, the monitor is connected properly but the mouse and keyboard are dead. If I turn on the other computer, the monitor and keyboard are backwards.
To fix this, I unplug the main cable plug that branches to the computers and plug it back in. Then the Yellow side computer has both monitor and keyboard. When I click the switch, the other computer gets control. All is good with the world of KVM's.
The fix from Belkin was "Please unplug the cable from both your computers and then swap the cables and plug them back in and restart the computers." This would only reverse the issue and the nice yellow/green coloring of the flip switch and led would be backwards as well. Thank you for the help but no thank you Belkin.
There is a delay with the USB devices. The KVM is not maintaining a signal to the computer so the computer think you are unplugging and plugging the keyboard and mouse in and out. Cheap hack from Belkin but it works if you don't mind the delay switching between systems.
 two computers one monitor October 9, 2008
Manny Backenroth (nesconset,ny)
this belkin 2 port kvm switch works great unwrapped it looked at the schematic and was up and running in no time ,, am using it now as i have upgraded to new computers had no problems with xp or vista
 Don't bother with this device - it stinks! September 28, 2008
Henry T. Bluing (CA USA)
Like most people I originally purchased this KVM in hopes that it would allow me to access both of my PCs using the same USB Kybd & Mouse. The real selling point for this particular model was it also switched the audio along with the keyboard and mouse. I really liked that option since it eliminated the need for additional speakers for my 2nd machine. Like others who have reviewed this device - the scenario goes - it worked fine for the first few days - then it started screwing up. It's been nothing but a headache ever since. The mouse doesn't always track correctly - it's jittery and neither the mouse nor the keyboard successfully switch between machines on the first try. I could live with the annoying 6 second switching time if the thing actually worked but since it doesn't - it's just another annoyance I have to deal with. I've had to disconnect and reconnect my machines from the switch numerous times just to get the darn thing to work. I'm absolutely shocked that Belkin would actually put out something of this low quality and reliability. I've always had success with their products in the past which prompted me to purchase this device when I saw it on the store shelf. I guess I'm going to have to rethink Belkin. Save yourself 30 bucks and spend it on something else. As soon as I find another device that does what I need it to do - this piece of crap is going in the trash.
 Shortsighted Design August 27, 2008
Technik (Dallas, TX United States)
I bought this and nearly ever time I switch computers, either my mouse or my keyboard stops working. The problem is apparently support for "multifunction USB devices" was left out of the product. To clarify: "multifunction USB devices" are things like a mouse with a scroll wheel or a keyboard with volume up/down buttons...the kind of thing that was shipped with every computer in the last 3-4 years.
Even the rare time it did work, the switching process took a strangely long time. I am used to KVMs being "snappy" and being able to snap back and forth between computers. I would be tempted to race this thing against someone standing behind the desk swapping cables manually.
The product was so poor I actually returned to swapping cables manually because it was easier than trying to fix the problem when the KVM failed to switch correctly (which was most of the time).
All in all, it left me with a very dismal impression. It seems like, in an attempt to meet a consumer price point they missed the focus on the needs of the customer.
What a waste. August 27, 2008
Daniel Stratton
The concept behind this KVM switch was great, but it was carried off horribly. Many times the device would switch video but the keyboard and mouse still controled the other system. Keyboard and mouse failed to detect outside of windows on several systems making this impossible to use for computer repair. When everything does work as advertised there is a 1 or 2 second delay waiting for the USB drivers to re-detect.
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