[roders]

I bought a Flip 2 Mac Mini recently which turned out to only have USB 1.1 (@ 1.5Mbps) as opposed to the USB 2.0 ports Belkin advertised it as having.
So I'm looking for another KVM, the cheaper the better, with the specs in this post's title.
Anyone got any suggestions?

[tooki]

Perhaps only the "mouse/device" port on the back supports USB 2 High-Speed, and the keyboard port is limited to Full-Speed or Low-Speed.

tooki

[roders]

Thnx 4 the tips, unfortunately I've tried both USB ports for the keyboard/mouse combo (I also tried other USB 2.0 devices on both USB ports too) although I originally had the keyboard (& thus mouse) plugged into the USB port "labeled keyboard" as I'm supposed too.
Unfortunately however I try it's no go at USB 2.0; my Mac reports the Switch 2 Mac mini KVM in system profiler as USB 1.1 too; EyeTv also reports it as only having USB 1.1 ports when I plug my TV tuner into it too (regardless of the USB port)
Belkin Eurosupport have told me the device is USB 1.1 only and is supposed to only support mouse and keyboards no other USB devices???.
So either they've changed the spec, or they produce a different version for the UK as the online Manual (US) states USB 2.0 support and device compatibility.

[ghporter]

KVMs can get kind of finicky, particularlly USB KVMs. I got one (can't remember the brand right off) that worked FINE with a friend's Mini, but wouldn't work at all with my PC! Adding DVI ads another quantum level of complication and MUCH higher cost. At this point in time, I don't see any cost effective DVI/USB KVMs. It'd be cheaper to get a 17" LCD and a USB keyboard and mouse and just make room for them somehow.

You should also be aware that keyboards and mice are typically USB 1.1 only-there's no reason for them to be faster than that, so they can be simpler and less expensive. That also means that typically a USB kwyboard's hub will be 1.1 (at best-I've seen a couple with a "barely 1.0" hub in them; cheap and not worth anything!).

Finally, your post is cryptic at best. What's a "Flip 2 Mac Mini?" Is it a KVM? What Mac are you trying to use it with?

[cruisereg]

I am currently successfully using this: Linkskey--PRODUCT DETAILS

Unfortunately it appears that its no longer available. I have the *exact* same device at work under a different brand. They are both perfect and seems to match your requirements. I paid $230 from Newegg in August. I have not tried the audio portion but I've used the switches with a G5, my Macbook and several flavors of PCs (a mix of generic and HPs with Nvidia and ATI video cards). At home the KVM is using a Samsung 204T LCD and at work a Samsung 213T, both at 1600x1200.

The issue you may have been having is the ports designated at keyboard and mouse usually have some form of low level spoofing so it doesn't look like the keyboard and mouse disconnect between switching. My KVMs have two peripheral ports that can be switched independently of the what the monitor/keyboard/mouse is on.

[roders]

Thanks for the link, looks interesting, might see if I can find one on eBay.
I'm aware of mouse/keyboard emulation on KVM's maybe this is the prob, not sure.

[cruisereg]

Originally Posted by roders

Thanks for the link, looks interesting, might see if I can find one on eBay.
I'm aware of mouse/keyboard emulation on KVM's maybe this is the prob, not sure.

No problem. I'm at work presently and the KVM here is the Avocent SwitchviewDVI:

Avocent - SwitchView DVI 4-port KVM Switch

I'm fairly certain this is exactly the same unit with a different bezel/buttons.

[roders]

This is just what I was looking 4 and is available in the UK 2, it's a bit pricey but I'll just have to save up the penny's I guess. Thnx loads 4 ur help, cheers!