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    Iogear USB laptop KVM switch w/file transfer - $7.99 Shipped @mwave.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    at mwave.com:
    IOGEAR GCS661U USB laptop KVM switch with file transfer - Reg. $28.99, Sale $7.99 w/free shipping

    Came down in price, recently it was at about $9.

    LINK:
    Iogear GCS661U IOGEAR GCS661U USB laptop KVM switch with file transfer from mwave.com

    Features:
    # Control your second computer via your laptop
    # File transfer - copy and transfer files between your laptop and desktop computer
    # On screen one click switching
    # 1 USB 2.0 port for USB storage devices
    # Desktop image scaling - automatically resizes desktop image onto your laptop screen (console)
    # 3' and 6' long molded-in, all-in-one cabling
    # Compact design features an all-in-one cable (USB 2.0)
    # Plug and Play
    # No power adapter require

    [​IMG]
     
    Cin', Apr 3, 2011
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  2. ARom

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    How fast is the file transfer? I'm guessing it depends on the hard drive speeds?
     
    ARom, Apr 4, 2011
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  3. Duct Tape Dude

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    It would be limited to USB 2.0 most likely, figure 25-35MB/s sustained typically (less for smaller files).
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Apr 4, 2011
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  4. HTWingNut

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    Nice idea. Didn't realize they made something like this. Good cheap way to manage between two PC's.

    But if you are already on a gigabit network you can remotely control any PC through Windows built-in remote desktop or other VNC app.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 5, 2011
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