Flipping Between Computers
Belkin’s new Flip lets you share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between two computers, allowing business professionals to now bring home their work laptop and easily plug it into their home setup. By simply pressing a small, stylish remote, you can easily switch from one computer to the next. The remote stays on your desk while the base and cables remain hidden for a cleaner desktop. Flip will ship in North America in early April.
This may be in the category of why didn't someone think of this sooner. I often run my desktop and notebook at the same time if one is processing video, or burning a disk. The amount of wires does become quite cluttered, so anything to reduce this is a great idea. Expect it to retail next month for $49 for the ps/2, and $59 for the USB version.
Read the original press release here.
--Jonas
posted by digitaldoc at 9:39 AM
4 Comments:
The Belkin version doesn't need a "remote". A few taps on the keyboard, and you switch to the other input. Combine this with a wireless keyboard and you truly have a remote!
Ok, it's a KVM switch.
Now all it needs is 6 more outputs...
But can it be used with a wireless keyboard/mouse combo? The current Belkin switch I have requires that all three ports (mouse, keyboard, monitor) be plugged into it to function. With only one USB for the wireless keyboard/mouse combo - that switch no longer works.
Post a Comment
<< Home