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Belkin KVM Switch with Audio Support and Built-In Cabling 2-Ports F1DL102U: sucks

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 18:05:06 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author elconde - I also have one of these and the time it takes to switch is terrible. I can count the seconds after I hit the button. It royally sucks. Cables come out one end and in the other making placement of the button...

Belkin KVM Switch with Audio Support and Built-In Cabling 2-Ports F1DL102U: Inexpensive two system solution, a bit quirky

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 06:44:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I bought this switch for my home office, to try to cut down on the desk clutter of having my laptop and desktop going at the same time. It was VERY simple to hook up, and did indeed cut the clutter considerably (the laptop has a docking station, so it...

Startech SV411KT 4 Port StarView Tower Style KVM Switch: Small Yes, But Therein Lies the Problem

Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:58:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - My house is strewn with computers. I seem to collect them like other people collect oh, say, digital cameras, coins, or stamps. There is a computer in almost every room in our home; two laptops and some seven custom-built desktops, two of which are...

Belkin KVM Switch with Audio Support and Built-In Cabling 2-Ports F1DL102U: It's working great for me!

Sun, 22 May 2005 15:19:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author junsato27 - This is a review on Belkin 2-Port KVM switch. It will let you switch not only USB keyboard and mouse, but also two stereo channels of sound via 3.5-mm plug, and I find the product to be satisfactory. However, there are a few quirks and I'd like to share...

Belkin KVM Switch with Audio Support and Built-In Cabling 2-Ports F1DL102U: Unsuitable for certain situations or power users

Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:34:09 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author aclawson - With the goal of converting a replaced computer into a "sandbox" to experiment with alternative operating systems I purchased this item expecting to continue my long line of satisfaction with Belkin products and customer service. I was grossly...

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub: Fast & Easy Additional USB 2.0 Ports

Fri, 17 Oct 2003 23:12:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author critic27 - I have an older computer that only had two USB 2.0 ports and I quickly ran out of ports for all my peripherals. The package came with the USB hub, the wire to connect the hub to the computer, a power plug and a manual. According to the manual, it is...

SMC Networks SMC-EZ6505TX 5-port 10/100 Dual Speed Switch: Home Networking - I Switched

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 16:15:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author counsel - When progress comes knocking you may, if you wish, ignore the pounding on the door of necessity and do the ostensibly sensible thing: retreat to the darkest room with a chair, one lamp and a book. It's always worked for me.

Having a son has...

Addtron 8-Port mini-Ethernet 10Mbps Hub: A hardworking hub

Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:57:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kire - Before we upgraded our office network to 100/bt, this was the hub we had, and we bought it used. Removing or adding cables was fast and easy and the ability to mount on a wall was a big plus. This hub has a steel case - no plastic to get cracked or...

Soyo Tek IEEE 1394 Firewire PCI Host Adapter Card: Be careful

Mon, 17 Mar 2003 02:12:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author zawalis - I came across this card as a bundled product with Adobe Premiere (then version 6.0). Seems on, in retrospect, that the software that was bundled with it has known problems with this hardware. I also noted on several sites folks posting "known problems"...

Strong Wireless Signal!

Mon, 17 Mar 2003 02:05:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author emtinmaine81 - I have been a fan of Linksys networking equipment for about a year and a half now. I have a lot of networking experience, so setting this up was no big deal for me. People with little or no networking experience may require help setting it up...

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub: Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub

Sat, 1 Mar 2003 18:46:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lucie30 - USB has been a real boon to those loath to open the computer case and start messing with expansion cards. The biggest drawback to USB was its relatively slow data transfer rate of 12 MB/sec. High speed data transfer is essential for many of the newer PC...

Be Wary

Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:17:33 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sedogar - I needed a bigger KVM to replace my 2-port Cybex (now called Avocent) Switchview. As I agonized over the selections of KVM switches at Fry's, this one caught my eye due to the fact that it included cables, looked cool, and had a relatively low price...

NetGear FS105 (FS105NA) 5x10/100 Mbps Networking Switch: A reliable piece of network hardware

Mon, 3 Feb 2003 05:02:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author blakdogg - Netgear FS105 10/100 5-port DS Switch w/ Uplink Button

I use this switch to network my three PCs, which allows me to share my broadband connection. I also use the network to access my Linux workstation remotely, this includes simple file...

LinkSys WAP best $89 yet

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 19:31:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author backslashdot - What about the LinkSys WAP11? It's like asking me about Ford or Chevy. I have had nothing but good luck with the LinkSys product line for several years now. Again, with the WAP11, I am completely impressed with its functionality and ease of...

Best 8 port switch for cheap?

Tue, 7 Jan 2003 19:23:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author krye - Although many don't see Belkin as a premier network equipment maker, they sure did get it right.

OUT OF THE BOX: The switch came with simple setup instructions, a cd with software to setup a home network (not necessary with Windows 2000 or...

NetGear FS105 (FS105NA) 5x10/100 Mbps Networking Switch: The Little Blue Box

Sun, 29 Dec 2002 06:11:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brent0226 - If you are looking for a five port switch, stop now, you've found the right one.

I bought this switch about three years ago to begin networking in my house. I had three computers at the time. I simply plugged each computer into the switch, and...

Good for small home/business use

Mon, 21 Oct 2002 19:13:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author stse - I have done a review on linksys router few months ago. This month, it is about the wireless.

Years back when I worked for a company that the printer wire cannot go across the door. I asked one customer representative, anything like wireless...

It works every time.

Sun, 20 Oct 2002 23:50:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Vorkosigan - As a technology consultant, I work with a lot of KVM switches. We sell a PC-based phone system as well as setting up servers for clients, so we often get a KVM to access both the network and phone servers at a new clients location. We also use them at...

Wireless networking with WAP11

Mon, 14 Oct 2002 19:19:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tortugap - Why have a wireless network?

Well there are a few reasons. Firstly you may have never had any network wiring in your house or business and decide that you want to network a few PCs together. Or you may simply want to have the ability...

Siemens Nixdorf SpeedStream 10/100 Ethernet 5-Port Switch: Fast network performance for cheap

Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:14:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clicq - Most networking equipment today has become a commodity item. There isn't much difference from one brand from another. That being said, this switch is definitely worth buying, but there's nothing compelling about this switch over any other switch except...

WAP11

Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:05:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mykel8 - Do you need Wireless access?

I already had a hard-wired, CAT5e LAN running in my house before I got my WAP11. The main reason I purchased a WAP11 was because two household members bought laptops and they wanted to be able to access the...

LinkSys Ethernet 20-Port Workgroup Hub: I got your LAN right here!

Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:38:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author zero_ - It's actually a rather fortunate turn of events that led be to the ownership of my Linksys 20 port hub.

You see, I found it in a dumpster.

I haven't a clue why. It was a perfectly good 20 port 100 megabit hub. The only thing it...

Hewlett Packard HP ProCurve Switch 2524 (J4813A): Small Switch, Big Value

Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:32:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author crowtc - This review actually encompasses both the Hewlett-Packard ProCurve 2524 and 2512 as they are in the same product family. I am basing my review on my experience with three 2524 switches (with two HP gigabit stacking kits) for over a period of more than a...

Linksys EtherFast Workgroup 8x10/100 Mbps Networking Switch (EZXS88W): Linksys 8-port switch EZXS88W: 2+ years and running!

Sat, 21 Sep 2002 22:01:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elomage - I have enjoyed the Linksys 8-port switch for more than 2 years, and it has never let me down. In this review I share the configurations in which I have used the switch. I also discuss switch v.s. hub network connection solutions.

In the...

LinkSys 5 port Switch w/ EZXS55W 10/100 Card: Oh, it's just a baby

Wed, 18 Sep 2002 02:00:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Guildencrantz - When I saw the box for this switch it said palm sized, but I didn't really believe it. Come on, technology is usually described as being "small" or "compact" and these are frequently exaggerations. Well, this switch really is small. It came in a...