How long of a delay for the monitor and keyboard/mouse to become active when switching from computer A to computer B? And switching back?
1614251
The switching is instant but there is sometimes a delay because of the computer identifying the device. Take an unplugged mouse, start moving it around and plug it into your computer, then see how long it takes your computer to register the device and you'll have a good idea of the delay this device has (which is inherent to USB and not necessarily a drawback of this device).
1614252
With the devices I'm using, I'm getting < 3s delay. I have the 4 port version and it works great.
1614253
With the devices I'm using, I'm getting &lt; 3s delay. I have the 4 port version and it works great.
1614254
It depends. On my laptops both running windows 7 it takes around a second or so. There are times where it takes about three seconds, but that is the longest it takes normally and that only happens occasionally. Switching to a Linux machine seems to be a little faster. The switch happens right away it just takes that second for the machine to recognize the input devices.A good baseline is somewhere around one second.
1925071
Yes, this is exactly how I use it. I have it even set so that the monitor is the primary screen and the laptop is an extended second screen. Plus, I get the benefit of my regular keyboard and mouse all with two simple connections.
1500563
This model has a dedicated button for switching computers. There is a different model that uses hot keys.
1254814
Yes you can. How do you intend to follow you mouse and use your keyboard without a computer monitor?
1454333
I have two computers on my desk (Windows and Linux). And I have two sets of the MS 5000 keyboard and mouse, side by side, one connected to each computer, and have seen no interference whatsoever. I dislike the recessed function keys, but after using for years, I'm getting used to them.
2073243
yes thats the thing I am doing now except there is a laptop instead of monitor. I have keyboard and mouse, It is pretty useful for its price. Thank you. hope this helps. Sorry for late answer.
1098162
It switches pretty quick, but as to not using the monitor. What are you trying to accomplish? This switch is so that you can use one monitor with two different computers, so not using a monitor does not really make sense, unless you are thinking of an HDMI plug in, instead of the VGA, the switch does not have an HDMI.
238057
Yep. Just connect the monitors directly to cpu and the keyboard and mouse via switch. I Have not tried it but there is no reason it should not work.
1098164
I haven't tried it without a monitor; not sure why you'd want to. It switches immediately, although the Ctl-Alt-4 doesn't always work, sometimes I have to push the KVM button.
175909
I set mine up in about 3 hours and have not experienced any problems. Running Windows 7 with heavy business programs and graphics, and no issues. I do use a wireless mouse.
325613
A delay is normal for USB swithes. The length of the delay seems to depend on the specific hosts and devices. This is because the new host has to redetect the devices every time. The same as if you had unplugged them. Some more expensive swtiches can emulate keyboards and mice so that the host never disconnects them.Examples: My work KVM (different manufacture) takes about 5 sec to toggle. But sometimes it doesn't work and I have to toggle several times.On my home KM (this device): My Mac sees the KM within a few seconds, but my Win 7 box takes around 30 sec.
507270
Thanks, Robert. The plan is to upgrade the computer later and I just want the new monitor to be ready and waiting.
439662
Yes, you'd have to remove the monitor and keyboard. This annoyed me enough that I just started using a laptop at work. That's a much easier transition.
307982
Hi- I am using a run-of-the-mill Microsoft keyboard and trackball mouse. Both are working well with the KVM switch.
325616
That is definitely not my experience, and probably has more to do with your systems. My switch activates my USB devices in 1-2 seconds. But I'm not using a MAC--both of mine are PCs. I'm switching a keyboard and mouse.
325617
I have this between a Mac Mini and PC, the switch over is instant when one of the computers is turned off. I have never tried to toggle between them when they both are running, my HP monitor will not auto stitch between them so I just use one or the other depending on what I want to do.
91976
Not this ...there is a special "switching" adapter that switches the keyboard and mouse between the two conputers... also the monitors if needed...