Can this be 'plugged' into my PC at the same time other input devices (my desktop keyboard and mouse) are also plugged in? I want to be able to use this when I'm at the couch and the normal keyboard/mouse while at the desk (not at the same time...
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Yes it can. Just as you can have a wireless mouse and a corded mouse plugged in at the same time
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I use it with a Logitech unifying receiver for my mouse (Logitech Anywhere MX), but I also have a Logitech Illuminated Keyboard that is wired and plugged in as well. I haven't had any issues using the mouse, but I can't speak to using a unifying receiver for both the keyboard and mouse.
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No. It is *not a powered hub* and for the record, this is not just a "hub" in the normal sense. This is to switch up to 4 USB devices between 2 computers. I use it for a mouse, keyboard, and microphone and for those devices it works fine. This includes a Razer mouse that does not fully work with at least some other KVM solutions.
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We're using 4 in our lab at work. They are ~2-4' apart from each other and have not had any problems. I would suggest that when you do the initial connection that they be isolated from the other setups.Since we have 4 workstations I used a silver Sharpie and wrote 1,2,3,4 on each mouse, keyboard USB dongle so that if someone mixed them up we can get them back to the proper workstation.Also, DON'T LOSE THE USB POD. They cannot be replaced and thus your out $55.Pet Peeve: Why post a response "I'm only using one at home". What's the point?
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I would guess- I could move it from outlet to outlet if need be... it is ONE plug- as long as your wireless is in y our whole house- or patio- it is on a stand and the keyboard/mouse is connected- so if you think it is easy- do it.
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Yes you sure can however be advised that I think you should use a powered USB hub... I have a wireless mouse and keyboard, a gigabit wired network adapter, and I have hooked up external drives to it... No issues... However one issue I have noticed: if you leave this thing unplugged for too long it forgets itself and you have to perform a reset up of all your stuff.. On the flip side if you leave it plugged in all the time it is frozen and you have to reset it.. I'm thinking about putting a timed outlet controller on it so it resets daily to prevent that..
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It is USB powered (No separate power supply). I'm not sure I fully understand the planned setup. It sounds like one KVM will have mouse, keyboard, and one monitor and the other will have the second monitor. If so, I can't say because I've no experience trying something like that. I'd suggest typing the question into a search engine (such as Google) to see if anyone else has discussed this arrangement. I use mine for USB mouse, keyboard, and speaker, and a DVI monitor. It works very well with my Win 7 and Win 8 PCs. Before acquiring the Win 8 PC, I had a Win XP computer attached to it. It worked much of the time, but sometimes the mouse would freeze when switching between the computers. Your experience might depend on the operating systems you are using.
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On the computer side, there is a single USB micro adapter to communicate with both mouse and keyboard. Mouse and keyboard have their own integrated transceivers.
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As someone who does own multiple of these mice (desktop, laptop, media center, probably another one for work):1. They'll work fine, and won't interfere. If you have any Logitech wireless keyboards you're using with them, though, I'd suggest pairing the mice with the existing keyboard dongles to minimize the possibility of the 2.4GHz channels getting clogged up with all the communication taking place.2. Yes. You could even use them simultaneously :)
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We use our switch to use two computers with one printer. Is your keyboard backlit using its own power (e.g. a battery) or does it depend on USB power? I don't know if this switch will let you use USB-powered devices.
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You could use bluetooth for the keyboard & mouse. That would only leave you with plugging in the monitor.
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Yes you can. I even have a wired mouse and keyboard connected at the same time, as a backup in case the batteries die on the wireless devices.
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Hi David, I have a USB mouse attached to mine and it works just fine.I see no reason why a keyboard would not work as well.Hope this helps.Mike
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I have a Logitech M310 mouse that I am using with this keyboard. However, the mouse will not pair with the HP keyboard dongle, so I am using 2 USB ports, one for the keyboard and one for the mouse. This configuration works perfectly. Since I have 4 USB ports on my laptop, using 2 for the mouse and keyboard is not an issue especially since I like the keyboard so much.
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Hi. This keyboard is wired (USB 2.0). It'd be nice if it were wireless. So in use, you have the cable for the keyboard and the cable between the halves of the keyboard. Lots of wires to see, which is something you have to be OK with. Hope this helps...
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Hello, Sarah. I returned this item due to it not supporting my PC strategy. It didn't allow me to use my wireless keyboard/mouse combo on my laptop and PC simultaneously. The combo uses minimal power so the device may not support your strategy. The device's cost is so low that there is minimal risk for you to order it and assess its efficacy in supporting your strategy. Good luck.
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The same cable that charges the keyboard also charges the mouse. There is a port on the front of the mouse where the micro-usb cable can be inserted. The mouse can be used while it is being charged.