| Belkin Flip 2-port DVI USB KVM Switch F1DG102D |  |
| Reviews - Featured Reviews: Input Devices | |
| Written by David Ramsey - Edited by Olin Coles | |
| Thursday, 22 October 2009 | |
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Belkin Flip F1DG102D DVI-USB KVMBelkin offers a wide variety of KVMs, from inexpensive dual-port switches intended for the home to large, expensive 16-port rack-mount switches that can handle multiple computers and multiple consoles. Some even have built-in monitors! Today Benchmark Reviews is examining the Belkin Flip F1DG102D, a very basic KVM switch. This switch allows you to share a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers between two computers. It's one of a variety of Flip models, which range from a simple VGA-PS/2 switch with no audio for $39.00 to the DVI-USB model reviewed, which is $159.99. The Flip is a simple, modular design with a two-cable assembly that connects to the rear of the switch, and a set of connectors in the front:
About BelkinBelkin International, Inc., offers an extensive range of innovations designed to give computer and consumer electronics users seamless integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Belkin, a privately held company founded in California in 1983, is the recognized global leader in connectivity solutions. Since our inception in 1983, Belkin has experienced an amazing 25 consecutive years of dramatic growth and remains committed to making significant strides in the areas of research and design. Our diverse and far-reaching product mix includes award-winning innovations for easy-to-use networking solutions, accessories for mobile devices, such as iPod, iPhoneTM, laptops, and netbooks, as well as energy conservation products. Belkin also provides business-class solutions that include KVM switches, LCD rack consoles, racks and enclosures, in addition to a broad USB and cable product mix. Belkin has developed industry-leading innovations, prized by channel partners and end users alike for their dependability, customer service, and comprehensive warranties.
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That would work: you can press the switch to select the computer you'd like to see on the monitor, and simply use the correct keyboard. You would have to remember that the keyboards would not be switched, and it would probably be more convenient to use a keyboard and mouse connected to the switch. But it would work, if I understand what you're asking.
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This low-end switching is also a benefit if you have a smart card reader integrated to your keyboard because it switches that also. If it emulated the keyboard, the smart card reader probably wouldn't work.
I thought the video did not work properly and was only using it to switch the keyboard and mouse but later found out it was the DVI cable and not the switch at all. Once I switched DVI cables, it seems to be working perfectly with a 1600x1200 monitor.
The different length cables is weird, but chances are it will be close to one or the other, so it's really only a problem if you care which machine is "green" and which is "yellow." Otherwise, whichever one it's close to is yellow. Having one computer on each side of the desk or one under the desk worked ok for me. If they were both long it'd just be more rat's nest behind the desk.