| TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 2x KVM Cables) TK-207K (Blue) |  | Brand: TRENDnet
Category: CE
List Price: $35.99
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Rating:  120 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.4 x 3.8
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: TK-207K
Model: TK-207K
UPC: 635145509509
EAN: 0710931304237
ASIN: B000F4C310
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Device Type - KVM Switch | | • | Ports Qty - 2 | | • | Manufacturer Warranty - 2 Years |
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Product Description
Package Contents 2-Port USB KVM Switch, Multi-Language User's Guide, 2 sets of USB KVM Cables The TrendWare TK-207K 2-Port USB KVM Switch lets you manage two PC's with just one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Switch between two PC's with a simple press of a button! The KVM cables also provide power to the KVM Switch, eliminating the need for a power adapter. Hot Key operations provide immediate access to features such as computer switching, and auto-scanning. With its Hot-Plug, and Audible Feedback, the 2-Port USB KVM Switch is the perfect choice for managing multiple PC's. Weight - 3.49 oz.
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 Awesome and cheap July 23, 2010
Barth (Karl Rove's pocket)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Based on other reviews, I've been waiting for this Trendnet 207K 2 port USB KVM switch to die, but it's still working great, 6 months later.
Here's my setup:
Ubuntu Linux 10.04/9.10 desktop and Win7 Pro laptop.
I've actually got a PS2 keyboard and mouse plugged into a PS2-to-USB adapter which is then plugged into one of the two USB ports in the front of the KVM switch. Works great. I've also got a 4 port USB hub with a couple of printers plugged in to the front of the KVM switch so they get switched along with the K and the V and the M - works great.
Both computers wake right up by wiggling the mouse - don't know what that last reviewer was talking about. One time, my mouse stopped working, so I plugged it into the other USB port in the front, and it worked great and I've never had that problem again. I've taken apart everything many times, and both ports seem to work great. Never bothered to install any software. Windows: hit scroll lock 2x, Linux: Num Lock 2x (although sometimes you have to hit it 2 extra times to wake it up.)
Didn't work well with virtual computers, but that seems reasonable to me, as the computer is already handing K and M back and forth between real and fake computer, and then a KVM switch physically steals them from both computers? That doesn't seem fair.
Cheap, and perfect.
 Erratic- read my edit July 12, 2010
John Little (Asheville, NC USA)
I've been using it for about 3 weeks, so I feel like I have a good picture of what it is and how it works. But I haven't used the software that comes with it because I just don't feel the need.
I'm using it between 2 desktop computers, one an emachine with Windows 7 64-bit, the other a Compaq with Windows XP. I always use the buttons when I'm switching between machines, but I have used the double-Scroll Lock, and it works fine. Switching between computers is never a problem as long as they're both awake. I find that this thing works reliably and consistently but with the following problems. (I initially thought the Trendnet was flaky and intermittent, but it's just about finding out how it works.)
1) When you have only one keyboard and mouse, you can wake up a sleeping computer by moving the mouse. With the Trendnet, I usually have to wake up the computer (either one of them) by pressing the power button on the computer. (Both of my computers are the kind where you have to hold the power button for about 4-5 seconds in order to turn it off.) Pressing the power button wakes it up and then the Trendnet will work with it. Sometimes, moving the mouse around a lot will wake up the computer, but usually that doesn't work and it's just as easy to press the power button. This is not a problem as long as you know what to expect.
2) This is a BIG problem: the USB connector for the mouse is not a snug fit. Lucky for me, I'm using a cordless mouse (MS Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000) so the only time I have a problem is when I move a cord or something and it nudges the mouse receiver in the Trendnet. Then the mouse operation is very jerky. I have to finagle the connector in the USB port until I get it in the right position for the mouse to work right. Then it's okay until something moves it again. Just IMAGINE if the mouse were on a cord: every time I used the mouse, it would move the connector in the Trendnet. This thing would never work right, and I'd have taken it back the same day.
3) Switching speed: If you want something that will switch between computers quickly, this is not it! Now, there are times when it will switch in about 2 seconds, and it's a clean switch. (Mouse and keyboard both working immediately.) But there are other times (most times, actually) when it will take 10-20 seconds; first the screen comes up, but the mouse or keyboard doesn't work for a little bit. For some reason, if you're switching back and forth really often, you get quicker switch times. But I use one computer most often, and only go to the other one every now and then, and it's a pretty slow switch, even if both computers are awake.
UPDATE 07-14-10
The mouse now doesn't work at all because the USB port has gotten looser. I'll have to take it back to the store today.
UPDATE 07-29-10
The USB port on the new one is nice and snug but there may still be a problem with the mouse; I'm not really sure. Because even though the connector doesn't feel loose, a lot of times the mouse gets very jerky and almost impossible to move. But if I plug the mouse receiver right into the computer itself, there's no problem.
Here's another problem with the new unit: About half the time, when you're in the middle of rebooting, the KVM switches to the other machine! Now, besides the fact that, if I wanted to be on the other machine, I'd just SWITCH IT (!), you're definitely not supposed to switch it when one of your machines is rebooting, because it screws up your screen resolution. Consequently, sometimes after the machine comes up and I switch the KVM back to that machine, the screen resolution is off and I have to reset it. What a pain!
In short, if there was another KVM that got consistently (or even mostly) good reviews, I'd definitely get it and give this back to Radio Shack.
Plug and Play July 10, 2010
D. Lutke (Byron Center, MI)
This was a super easy install and worked out of the box. I have desktop and often use a work laptop. I just plug in the cords and hit the button... the monitor, keyboard and mouse switch over right away.
Cheap and performs as stated.
I would recommend to this to a friend.
 Very Short lived KVM July 1, 2010
Richard Dee Winmill (Seattle, WA)
I had two of these. One lasted a year. the latest one lasted less than 60 day. Cannot recommend
What they don't say June 19, 2010
Thomas L. Cohoon (TC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this to hook up two computers at home, both under my desk. Trendnet TK207K can ONLY use 4 ft cables so I can not use it for my set up.
No where did it say anything about the cables being 4 ft long or that longer cables could not be use with this KVM. In fact they go to great lengths to hide this fact. I searched the net looking for a new KVM as I gave my old one to my grandson. Cable length of others are 6 ft so I gave it no thought when I did not see a length listed. When I opened the box and found 4 ft cables I went to the site to find longer cables. There I found no cables listed for the TK207K, though some longer cables were listed for other KVMs. On the FAQ page I found that the only supported length of cable was 4 ft. An inquiry to support gave me the answer that 4 ft was the longest length I could use with this KVM.
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