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Aten Laptop USB KVM Switch review

Julio Franco   on 16 April 2009 - 08:57 · 3 comments & 2011 views

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Aten has been in the business of producing KVM switches (short for Keyboard/Video/Mouse) for over twenty years. During this time, they have positioned themselves as the world's largest KVM manufacturer offering enterprise solutions as well as products for everyday consumers.

Today we will be taking a look at one of their newer consumer products, the Laptop USB KVM switch (model CS661), which allows the user to easily link two computers together using a single plug-and-play cable. Once linked, you can remotely control one system from the other as well as seamlessly transfer data between the two.



Whereas standard KVM switches let you control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse, this "KVM switch" differs on the actual functionality and purpose of the device. In fact, rather than calling it a KVM switch, this USB device is more of a wired remote desktop solution.

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#1 buzz99 on 16 Apr 2009 - 19:01
This is in no way a KVM. It's just a usb link cable, reminds me of "lap link" product. You can easely achieve this and more with Teamviewer, and for free...
#2 richter2 on 22 Apr 2009 - 06:27
Why would a KVM (hardware) setup be considered when there are perfectly fine software alternatives out there ...like UltraMon (http://www.ultramon.com) or Stardock's Multiplicity Plus (http://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/). And, there is nVidia's Control Panel if all you want is to control multiple monitors.
#3 m.keeley on 06 May 2009 - 21:46
It's not a KVM, seems to be just a simple USB transfer cable so you can transfer files and use remote desktop.

$75 for this not a hope.

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