Product Description
The Belkin 2x1 USB Peripheral Switch (the Switch) gives multiple computers access to a single USB 1.1-compliant device - such as a printer, camera, scanner, or an external storage device. It offers a convenient design and easy-to-use switching software that gives you immediate access to your USB device. Once connected, your device stays available to all connected computers, eliminating the need for you to unplug and reconnect it to another computer.
Customer Reviews:
Does not work with OSX........2007-11-05
Does not work with any Intel based Mac, according to Belkin's website. I made the mistake of not researching it ahead of time.
Not Automatic.......2007-10-01
The product was difficult to configure and did not work as expected. I expected that the printer would AUTOMATICALLY be available to two different notebook computers via USB. In reality, software is involved plus the need to click on an icon in the System Tray. Even so, the switching did not produce consistent results. Both notebooks were running Windows XP Home Edition.
It was easier to manually switch the cables so I'm not using the device at this time.
Doesn't work! .......2007-02-17
This is a software-controlled device, does not have any method to switch manually (as you might expect,) and does not come with any cables.
The problem is that the device simply doesn't work: I have tried belkin's software, on both windows xp sp2, and mac os x 10.4. The device does not switch between port one and two--ever, it is stuck on port one.
Save your money and buy something else, this is a bad deal.
No customer support, broken product.......2007-01-19
I bought this thing to act as a bottom-of-the-barrel KVM switch for a USB keyboard and mouse. Yes, the thing only has one output, but let me continue: I was able to hook this up to a powered USB 2.0 hub (in this case my monitor), and have it output everything on that hub to a PC and a Macbook.
In theory this should have worked, and indeed it was able to output to one computer correctly (the 1st output). However, either a hardware or software problem caused the second output to never be switched to (using a key combination). For a while I simply kept this on my desk, swapping the 2 USB outputs to act as a switch. I tried it as a conventional device as well, and never got the software to switch there either.
I contacted Belkin about this, was given a "sorry our customer service is overwhelmed" message, this about 6 months ago. I haven't heard from them yet, and never got an RMA either.
In short, this product was broken, and Belkin's support is nonexistent. Buyer beware.
Printer Switch.......2006-11-04
A Low Cost alternative to Wireless Switching. This Printer share device works exactly as designed. Flawless, quick switch from one computer to another. Easy to install the software on both computers, plug in the cables to your usb ports, and "presto"! works Great. Only bad part is cables are not provided :~(
Product Description
The Belkin 2x1 USB Peripheral Switch (the Switch) gives multiple computers access to a single USB 1.1-compliant device - such as a printer, camera, scanner, or an external storage device. It offers a convenient design and easy-to-use switching software that gives you immediate access to your USB device. Once connected, your device stays available to all connected computers, eliminating the need for you to unplug and reconnect it to another computer.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2006-03-17
While this product seemed to work with Windows 2000, It did not work consistently with the Windows XP that was on my laptop. As a result of all the finger pointing between HP, Microsoft, and Belkin techies (most somewhere in India) I abandoned my efforts to parrallel a desktop and a laptop into the new HP 1020 printer. I now have to switch input cables manually for print jobs. Very disappointed.
Returned unit for full credit - no questions asked. (The only good part of the transaction)
multifunction printer users beware.......2005-08-17
compusa salesman handed me the 2x1 switch after I told him that my printer is a multifunction, saying it was compatible. guess what - it is NOT. the one time I didn't keep the packaging - they won't take it back. the unit actually works fine as long as I manually switch computer cables. which defeats the whole point of a switcher.
doesn't come with a cable.......2004-05-13
I expected it would come with a cable to hook up to the USB device, but it doesn't. So I am ordering a third cable....
HW ok, user interface under Mac OS X is poor.......2003-12-30
In short it works, however ... the software under Mac OS X is very poor. To switch between the computers sharing the USB peripheral you need to have the software running, it uses space in your Dock and you still have to use a hot-key sequence. There is no menu option in the user interface to do the switch, and no help menu. In fact the entire user interface is quite unprofessional, the "About" menu is "About Hello" ???, which brings up a window with hello, hello, hello .. They don't even provide the manual or a README on the CD.
It works.......2003-10-11
Something went right today. Hooked it up and it worked. They also sell 4 port to one devise model too.
Product Description
The Belkin 2x1 USB Peripheral Switch gives multiple computers access to a single USB 1.1-compliant device - such as a printer, camera, scanner, or an external storage device. It offers a convenient design and easy-to-use switching software that gives you immediate access to your USB device. Once connected, your device stays available to all connected computers, eliminating the need for you to unplug and reconnect it to another computer.
Product Description
The Belkin 2x1 USB Peripheral Switch (the Switch) gives multiple computers access to a single USB 1.1-compliant device-such as a printer, camera, scanner, or an external storage device.
It offers a convenient design and easy-to-use switching software that gives you immediate access to your USB device. Once connected, your device stays available to all connected computers, eliminating the need for you to unplug and reconnect it to another computer.
Product Description
Introducing one of the finest Hard-disk based media centers.... Mvix (MV-5000R) Multimedia Center w/ LCD provides the joy of watching your favorite videos, movies, music and family photos on your TV or home-theater projector. Based on a highly customizable, scaleable and portable technology, Mvix MV-5000R enables rendering dozens of video, audio and digital image (i.e. JPEG) formats over your TV, projector or home-theater system. The Mvix Multimedia Center is based on a hybrid functionality of a Hard-Drive Enclosure and Multimedia Player. It uses a 3.5" P-ATA / IDE HDD (300GB HDD INCLUDED). When connected to the PC, it works just like an external USB 2.0 hard drive. Simply drag-and-drop all your media content from your PC to the device, connect it to your plasma or LCD TV and enjoy all the media in your living room!!
The MV-5000R makes a versatile video or music player for your Car, RV, or even Boats. It enables you to backup all your DVDs at a single and portable location. Now, you can carry your movie library in small pack the size of a book! This highly portable, on-demand, personal video center is perfect companion for travel, vacations and long-drive with kids.
Its design allows you to swap and upgrade its storage capacity in a matter of minutes. Customize your Mvix (MV-5000R) Multimedia Center for what your need. Simply download your MP3s, DivX®, AVI, Xvid, DVD (VOB/IFO) movies and JPEG photos via the USB2.0 port and you are good to go. Use this "loaded" multimedia unit to play those files on a wide range of products like TVs, Home-theater Systems, Projectors, Hi-Fi Systems, Car Audio Systems, etc. The Mvix Multimedia Center comes with a highly functional and ergonomically-designed IR remote control. MvixTM MV-5000R is RoHS compliant.
Product Description
Introducing one of the finest Hard-disk based media centers.... Mvix (MV-5000R) Multimedia Center w/ LCD provides the joy of watching your favorite videos, movies, music and family photos on your TV or home-theater projector. Based on a highly customizable, scaleable and portable technology, Mvix MV-5000R enables rendering dozens of video, audio and digital image (i.e. JPEG) formats over your TV, projector or home-theater system. The Mvix Multimedia Center is based on a hybrid functionality of a Hard-Drive Enclosure and Multimedia Player. It uses a 3.5" P-ATA / IDE HDD (750GB HDD INCLUDED). When connected to the PC, it works just like an external USB 2.0 hard drive. Simply drag-and-drop all your media content from your PC to the device, connect it to your plasma or LCD TV and enjoy all the media in your living room!!
The MV-5000R makes a versatile video or music player for your Car, RV, or even Boats. It enables you to backup all your DVDs at a single and portable location. Now, you can carry your movie library in small pack the size of a book! This highly portable, on-demand, personal video center is perfect companion for travel, vacations and long-drive with kids.
Its design allows you to swap and upgrade its storage capacity in a matter of minutes. Customize your Mvix (MV-5000R) Multimedia Center for what your need. Simply download your MP3s, DivX®, AVI, Xvid, DVD (VOB/IFO) movies and JPEG photos via the USB2.0 port and you are good to go. Use this "loaded" multimedia unit to play those files on a wide range of products like TVs, Home-theater Systems, Projectors, Hi-Fi Systems, Car Audio Systems, etc. The Mvix Multimedia Center comes with a highly functional and ergonomically-designed IR remote control. MvixTM MV-5000R is RoHS compliant.
Product Description
Introducing one of the finest Hard-disk based media centers.... Mvix (MV-5000R) Multimedia Center w/ LCD provides the joy of watching your favorite videos, movies, music and family photos on your TV or home-theater projector. Based on a highly customizable, scaleable and portable technology, Mvix MV-5000R enables rendering dozens of video, audio and digital image (i.e. JPEG) formats over your TV, projector or home-theater system. The Mvix Multimedia Center is based on a hybrid functionality of a Hard-Drive Enclosure and Multimedia Player. It uses a 3.5" P-ATA / IDE HDD (400GB HDD INCLUDED). When connected to the PC, it works just like an external USB 2.0 hard drive. Simply drag-and-drop all your media content from your PC to the device, connect it to your plasma or LCD TV and enjoy all the media in your living room!!
The MV-5000R makes a versatile video or music player for your Car, RV, or even Boats. It enables you to backup all your DVDs at a single and portable location. Now, you can carry your movie library in small pack the size of a book! This highly portable, on-demand, personal video center is perfect companion for travel, vacations and long-drive with kids.
Its design allows you to swap and upgrade its storage capacity in a matter of minutes. Customize your Mvix (MV-5000R) Multimedia Center for what your need. Simply download your MP3s, DivX®, AVI, Xvid, DVD (VOB/IFO) movies and JPEG photos via the USB2.0 port and you are good to go. Use this "loaded" multimedia unit to play those files on a wide range of products like TVs, Home-theater Systems, Projectors, Hi-Fi Systems, Car Audio Systems, etc. The Mvix Multimedia Center comes with a highly functional and ergonomically-designed IR remote control. MvixTM MV-5000R is RoHS compliant.
Customer Reviews:
Divx 6.x not compatible.......2007-11-07
most of these multimediaplayer harddrives are NOT compatible with the Divx 6.x standards out there for about a year now, and as well NOT compatible with the new quicktime 4 format also used by most pros out there.
in contradiction to what they advertise for ....
but these items are usually "ONLY" compatible with older Divx version up to 5.x, which needless to say, NO ONE uses any more for a year now.
so dont be surprised if your downloaded avi or divx or mov movies from the internet just will not play, and also dont be suprised if customer service is not reachable , and if it is, then they will only very reluctantly admit to the lack of compatibility of their players.
if you are not sure, call the manufacturers guys, ask them about this, and let them know what we consumers need...
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