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Re: Roll-Up Keyboard!!
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Yes, that would save you from having to use multiple mice, keyboards, and monitors and free up some space on and around your desk.  I'm not a big fan of IOGear though.  They have worthless tech support.  They will not respond when contacted...

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I can get these on ebay but it looks like it is for one usb plugin. It is confusing, I'm not even sure they are for usb flat end, looks like it is backwards. Even the more expensive one that has 4 usb plugins I can't tell if it excepts the flat ends and both my mouses and keyboards plug into my pc with the flat end of usb cable. One says I will need cables to covert. None of them are clear on what is in or out and what I will need. It could one of those deals where I waste money getting something I can't use. I guess I could live with just the keyboard switch  but seems I should get both. Maybe they are old in ebay, before everything went to usb.
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Re: Roll-Up Keyboard!!
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The TruLink 4-Port switch allows both USB and PS2 mice and keyboards for up to 4 computers.
The TruLink 4-Port USB and PS2 KVM Switch enables a user to control up to four computers with a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. For added convenience, this KVM switch works with both USB and PS2 mice and keyboards. Because the TruLink USB/PS2 KVM Switch also features a 3-port USB 2.0 hub (1-port if you are using a USB keyboard and mouse), any of the four connected computers can also share USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design of the KVM prevents clutter and saves space on a desktop, while the durable metal housing construction featuring rubberized ends protects the unit from damage. The unit is able to handle even the most power-hungry devices with support from the external power adapter or bus power if it is preferred. LED status indicators on the front take the guesswork out of which computer is selected. Best of all, it comes with all the cables that are needed, meaning there is nothing extra to buy!
The Belkin switch is only for PS2 devices:
The 2-port KVM Switch is an affordable switching solution that saves workspace while giving you control of two PS/2 computers from one console. It frees up desktop space and draws power off the keyboard, eliminating the need for a power supply. The Switch includes such features as mouse and keyboard emulation, to ensure smooth boot up and operation, as well as hot key functionality so you can switch ports easily through simple keyboard commands. The unit supports high-quality video resolution of up to 1920x1440@65Hz (through a 200MHz video bandwidth) when used with the included coaxial VGA cabling. Its auto-scanning functionality, LED indicators, and PC99 color connectors make operation and organization easy.
The IOGEAR and StarTech switches are only designed for USB keyboards and mice:
This 2 Port USB KVM Switch Kit offers simple control of two Mac or PC computers from a single monitor/display and USB peripheral set (keyboard, mouse).
The switch includes two USB KVM cables, to providing a complete out-of-the-box KVM solution while saving you time and money.
The USB KVM switch features an integrated 3 port USB hub, allowing you to share connected USB peripherals between the two controlled PC/Mac computers as though the devices were connected directly to the computers.
Ensuring convenient placement and installation, the KVM switch features a compact form factor design and offers rear-port connection to master and slave computers, allowing you to make the necessary device connections without disrupting your workspace.
A cross-platform solution, the KVM switch supports high resolution applications at up to 1920x1400 display resolutions, and provides a smooth operating experience when controlling Mac/PC combined work environments.
If all you have is USB connections, all that I listed will work for you except for the Belkin switch.  If you only have PS2 devices, then only the Cables To Go Port Authority and Belkin switches from the list above would work for you.  If you have both PS2 and USB devices, the Cables To Go Port Authority switch is probably what you would want to consider...

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well all the low priced boxes ended and now they have more expensive ones in ebay.

I just can't picture how it works, I am not seeing enough out slots. I see two usb in slots - one mouse and one keyboard, and I should see 4 out slots, one key board and one mouse for each computer, that makes 4, but all I see is two or none. Therefore I think they require some type of plugin that combines the usb cables, in and out. They just aren't clear about how it works and I can't just take their word for it that it works as is. I would have to see it in hand at a store. So I will put it on my wish list for later.
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Re: Roll-Up Keyboard!!
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No, the keyboard and mouse signals can both travel through one single USB cable.  They don't need two separate cables running to each PC.  Think of it like your telephone line which can carry signals for many telephone subscribers on one cable.  You would need one input USB port for your keyboard and one for your mouse and only one output port to each PC.  So if the switch was designed to work with two PCs, there would only need to be two input and two output ports...

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