KVM recommendations (summary)

[tuongo]

I'm looking for a USB KVM. There are a buncha posts all over the place here, so I'll link the more substantial ones and try to summarize what I've read. Feel free to add/comment. Hope this helps other people looking for info on KVMs.

But I'm also looking for recommendations myself as well.

Anyone had experience with this: IOGear MiniView Micro USB Plus GCS632U

I've read that sound quality isn't so great. Aside from that, looks ok. I'm also concerned w/video quality. All I really do is browse, wordprocess/spreadsheets, and some gaming (RTS and occassionally FPS). I'm using an MX700 mouse.



http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=1336788
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=31&threadid=1334505
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=1328154
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=1324204
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=1319956
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=1319672


Brands:
Linksys
IOGear
Belkin (defacto KVM standard according to one post, not so good according to another)
Avocent
Trendware

Issues:
compatibility with wireless devices (mice, kb, etc. Linksys supports the Logitech wireless from what I've read here)
laggy for gaming (bandwidth issues - at least one person has vouched for (no lag), PS2 supposedly no lag vs. USB which may have it according to another)
operating in non-Windows environments
extended keyboard options support
sound quality
video quality (resolution, refresh, etc)

options
USB vs. PS2
audio
number of devices to support

 

[amdskip]

I use Belkin soho series with PS2 and it has worked great for me. USB can't provide as much quality IMHO.