| Belkin Flip Wireless 2 Port KVM USB; Audio; with rf Remote |
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Model: F1DG102W
Brand: Belkin
Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 7
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
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Package Contents - Wireless Remote, Base with cables, Optional fastener strip, User guide
Connects instantly to notebook computers
Supports notebook and desktop computers
Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer Flip is accessing
Installs in 3 easy steps with no software required |
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| Description: |
| People with two computers are seeking methods to keep their desktops free of extra peripherals and cables. They also want a more comfortable way to use their work laptop when they bring it home. Flip Wireless solves both problems by giving access to both computers without the added peripheral bulk or cable clutter. It also enables connection of your laptop to your home computer devices easily. The wireless remote can be placed or mounted anywhere on your desktop with the included fastener strip.Flip Wireless also allows you to connect your old and new home computers, so you can easily access files and programs using the same desktop devices. It offers the added feature of letting you share one set of speakers between computers. Flip Wireless fully supports any combination of PC and Mac desktop and notebook computers for use in any home or work environment. |
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| User Reviews (7 total): |
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I actually like this one, March 17, 2008
By user (San Diego, CA USA)
Stylish, easy to install and simple to use. For me it works exactly as advertised.
Unlike the other reviews here, I've had no problems with my Flip Wireless. (In fact, it actually fixes A LOT of the issues and complaints I had with the old Belkin Compact KVM units.)
For a home or home office, this unit does very well. You can install a handy little program on your Windows system to switch systems with your mouse or a hotkey. Here's a nifty little feature too: you can flip to another system but keep listening to the audio on whichever system you prefer! Without any extra wires or anything!
Others mention the unit switching repeatedly; I've not had that problem. If you're worried about this, get the Belkin Flip model that is not wireless. It has all the same features otherwise.
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RF Interference, February 19, 2008
By user (Finger Lakes NY)
I replaced a wired IOGear KVM with this Belkin wireless Flip. It has worked much better than the IOGear (They sent 2 which didn't work before I gave up on them).
I noticed others mentioning random switching and have something to add on that. Every day mine switches around lunch time and again around 4:30. When I look out my office window I see the same Red Hyundai Elantra drive out right before/after this happens. Every time.
This is a small parking lot but the driver obviously works in my building and always parks near enough to trigger. Imagine if you work next to a parking garage! I contacted Belkin via email - will post what happens...
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STAY AWAY from this like the plague, January 14, 2008
By user (Honolulu, HI)
Unit will not function as intended. Worthless piece of hardware, adds zero value in helping you do your work more efficiently. KVM wireless remote will not switch screens unless you manually disconnect the video/audio portion to "reboot" it from time to time. Why sell a wireless KVM if it does not work properly?
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Interesting idea, useless result, November 10, 2007
By user (Lafayette, IN)
When you see this it seems like an interesting item, one less cable to deal with. However, this switch will switch on its own and sometimes it will not switch at all! The solution provided by Belkin? Disconnect the video, audio and usb from both computers and re-connect. Yes, it solves the problem, until it happens again, sometimes a few times a week. If I wanted to connect and disconnect cables from the back of the computers I would not need a KVM switch in the first place....
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Unreliable wireless unit, keyboard input issues, May 2, 2007
By user (Boston, MA)
It's junk. Don't buy it.
I haven't had the problem others have seen, where it switches between computers at random times. I've seen other failure modes:
1) The remote switch sometimes stops working, and will not recover until I unplug the video/USB/audio cables from the triangular main body of the unit. At a guess, it's getting power from one or the other of the USB connections and I'm power-cycling it by disconnecting and reconnecting the cables. I've been able to get the same effect by disconnecting both of the USB cables from the computers, but that's even less convenient.
2) I periodically lose keyboard input for a second or so. I'll be typing, and half a dozen characters will be lost. Then it rights itself. I'm using a PS/2 keyboard with a USB adapter, and I haven't tested that without the KVM, so it's possible that the KVM isn't the problem there.
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Horrible!, August 2, 2006
By user
Let me start by saying I very rarely post negative reviews. But my experience with the wireless flip usb kvm was so bad, I just wanted to prevent someone from making the mistake I did. I decided to get a USB kvm when my old ps/2 ergnomic keyboard died(first time I've actually managed to kill a keyboard) and I had a very hard time finding another ps/2 ergo keyboard locally. I couldn't just use an adapter because my mouse already uses one, and there wasn't room for two adapters side by side on my old belkin omni kvm. So I decided to bite the bullet and get a usb kvm.
I researched online and went to a couple of bricks and mortars to see what was available. I was pleasantly suprised by the prices, not having shopped for a kvm in 5 years. I read the reviews on the wired Flip, and went to Circuit City and saw this wireless version. I brought it home, and it didn't go more than a few minutes without flipping over without me pushing the button. Sometimes it flipped back and forth 5 or 6 times in a minute. This of course makes it utterly useless. I kept it on for an hour or two and even sat on hold on Belkin's support like for 15 minutes or so before giving up. I returned it and bought a different one (Belkin F1DL102U with no wireless option), and it is working fine. We're techies over here, and have run into wireless interaction issues before - I suspect that our wireless network or one of our neighbors' wireless networks was causing the interference. Anyway, don't buy this unless you have only the two computers, no wireless network, no cordless phones, and live at least 1/2 mile from anyone who uses any of these devices!
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Wireless bad idea for a KVM, July 17, 2006
By user (Sonoma, CA United States)
This product has refused to work properly - it goes through bouts of switching on its own. I've tried different combinations of pc's, keyboards and mice - same issue.
Belkin ignored my email, but their telephone support was easy to reach. There solution - ship out another unit, dinging my credit card until they receive "defective" unit. Chances of getting my original $ back: none.
Bottom line is I think that the unit is too susceptible to RF interference to be used in any office with more than 2 pcs.
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