Product DescriptionNow you can share USB devices between two computers without all that plugging and unplugging. Simply push a button and the ShareCentral automatically makes the swap. Automatic Printer Sharing supported with included software and for computers running Windows XP or Windows Vista Dimensions - Length 3.25 x Height 1.25 Weight - 2.6 pounds
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Works flawlessly.
I bought this because I have a Macbook Pro and an older Dell PC and wanted to share a mouse and keyboard without unplugging them all the time. I was a little concerned because I have a merc stealth keyboard and a logitech g5 mouse and wasn't sure how well that would work, especially since my older PC only has one USB port left that can recognize my mouse. It works better than I expected. My devices are instantly recognized when switching back and forth, and my keyboard doesn't even reset it's backlighting ... Read More
Rating: - kingston share central 5
i was looking to hookup 1 printer and 1 keyboard and mouse to 2 computers for a long time.
then i read about this product and was impressed. i bought one and am very happy with it. just plug in what you need and go.
perfect.
Rating: - Great, as long as you NEVER leave your chair
Nice idea, bad implementation. Installed the software drivers, crawled around behind my desk to set it all up, customized the nifty magnetic buttons, and was happy for a while.
Then I discovered the tragic flaw of this device - you can't wake your PC back up with the keyboard or mouse. Often, you can't even switch the control from one pc back to the original to jumpstart the USB control. Every time I'd want to get going in the morning or after lunch, I'd have to unplug the USB cables, wait, plug ... Read More
Rating: - Works as advertised (Quite Well!)
I'm using a Sharecentral 5 mainly to share a keyboard and mouse between a PC and an iMac. Works just fine (no rebooting nonsense that other reviewer referred to). Also sharing a laser printer between machines and the device automatically switches between the two. I am very pleased (so far, so good!)
Rating: - Completely Useless
Do not waste your money on this product, it is completely useless. It ostensibly allows you to use USB devices on two computers with the simple flick of a switch- it does no such thing. In order to switch a device (keyboard, mouse, external hard drive)you must restart your computer- the switches on the product do nothing. I have only been able to get it to work by physically unpluggin the cables and plugging them back in (both the cable to the computer and the cable to the USB device). As a result, I'm actually ... Read More
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Electronics : Kensington ShareCentral 5 for USB Device Sharing (K33901US)
- Works flawlessly.
- Great, as long as you NEVER leave your chair
- Works as advertised (Quite Well!)