toys & gadgets : Iogear 2 TO1 USB 2.0 PERIPHERAL ( GUB201 )

Iogear's premium USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch enables two PCs or Macs to share one USB device or group of USB devices through a USB Hub on one-at-a-time base. The peripheral can be assigned to a computer either manually or withhot keys (plug-n-play). Unique advanced management is available through a Windows-based application (included) that can limit or extend the sharing capabilities between computers. System Requirements - Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Mac 8.6 or greater, Requires OS 10.1 or greater for USB 2.0 support, Available USB 2.0 Port Dimensions - Height 1 (2.54 cm) x Width 2.5 (5.4 cm) x Length 2.75 inch (7.0 cm) Weight - 9.0 ounces (255 gram)

Review

It simply works!, April 13, 2007
By
E. Wilkinson

I got this thing to share a keyboard and mouse (which are plugged into a USB hub) with 2 computers. I was tired of having 2 keyboards and 2 mice on my desk! I am using a Dell LCD monitor that has a built in USB ports and supports VGA and DVI simultaneously via a built in switch. I can now plug in all my USB peripherals (external hard drive, keyboard and mouse) into my monitor hub and at the touch of a switch can toggle between the 2 towers. It simply works, it takes a few seconds to kick in, but it works every time. No software installation necessary. Note: The package comes with 1 USB cable only - so if you are looking to use it the way I did you would need 2 additional USB cables.

Does what it's supposed to, no hassles., July 3, 2005
By
Wayne Rugenstein "Mac Guru"

I bought this to share a keyboard and mouse between 2 computers (a Mac and a Dell)that each have their own monitors, so I didn't need a full KVM switch. After a quick 3 minute installation, this does the trick. Bus powered, so no external power supply and there is no need to install any software for it.