Wednesday, July 28, 2010

BT DEAL: Belkin SOHO 4-Port KVM Switch - $103 (free shipping)

BT DEAL: Belkin SOHO 4-Port KVM Switch - $103
http://www.buy.com/prod/belkin-soho-4-port-kvm-swich-belkin-soho-4-port-kvm-swich-x-1-45314h/q/loc/101/207977768.html

In some cases, you just need to have several desktop computers running at the same time, doing specific tasks, but don't need to be attended or even at a desk.  An example of this might be to have Quickbooks running on a computer that you use occasionally and have it separate so that your accountant can remote in and do the hard work.

Even though 'remote control' is available with LogMeIn or VNC, there are times when the network is just not being friendly and you need to bring up the screen on a real, connected display.  That's when this device comes in VERY handy.

You can connect up to 4 different systems to one display, each available at the press of a color-coded and LED-lit button, and supports sharing of keyboard, mouse, display, speakers, mic, and USB.  With hot-key support, this is an essential piece of gear if you have multiple systems and only have room on the desk for one display and keyboard and mouse and speakers...

Seems to list at about $199, and about $150 at Amazon.  This is a great deal.

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