( 11 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 8 2009
While the switch worked as stated, it did not come with the cradle shown in to picture. This was one of the reasons I purchased this item. I purchased to use one printer between a PC and a iMac. The actual design of the switch is not very good because with input/output cables going in and coming out from opposite sides of the switch, it creates a cable mess IF you are trying to hide the cables from view. As you know, the usb cables used are rather thick and are not very flexible, it's not as if you could make 90 degree turns with the cables to try to conceal them. You need to have access to the A/B switch because you need to select either A or B depending on which PC you are printing from. This switch is on the side so you have to reach around and feel for it. it should be on top of the unit for easy access. I would check out the Belkin switch at half the cost and it has 4 usb ports. If I had did more research before hand, I would have purchased the Belkin switch and saved $15. Live and Learn :-)
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Posted: May 28 2009
It works ok. In auto mode may have issues with switching in a timely manner between computers.
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Posted: Dec 12 2008
This switch caused my Macbook Pro to crash (using the manual method of switching, as the software switching is designed only for PCs). The device did work with my PC. I called the company technical support, but they were not able to provide any assistance other than to verify that it functioned with the PC. They said that they would speak with the engineer and call back. They never did so. I also found that the device can only be connected to a computer using their 2 or 3 foot cord. Longer cords don't work. This was an additional problem for me. The device is shown in the picture as having a stand that keeps it in a vertical position. No stand was included.
