KVM Switches have become quite popular over the past few years, as they allow users to control several devices by using the same peripherals. And this is the reason why the people over at Avocent have released in the second half of 2007 the SwitchView 100 series of switches, which offer multiple connectivity and control options.



The devices from the SwitchView 100 series provide consolidated access to multiple computers through a single keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor and are available in two- and four-port configurations, for access and control of two, three or four multimedia computers, at a maximum supported resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels.



According to the company's statement, the SwitchView 100 switches come bundled with all the necessary cables for a solution that’s ready to deploy out of the box, simplifying both the purchase and the set up process. Full audio support is also included, eliminating the need for separate sets of speakers and microphones for each computer and thus providing an uninterrupted multimedia experience across several platforms.



And since we've talked about connectors, it's time to see what these interfaces actually are. Thus, the SwitchView 100 features 1 x HDB 15-pin female connector, 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini Din female, 1 x PS/2 Mouse 6-pin Mini Din female, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack and 1 x 3.5mm mic jack as console connectors, as well as either 4 or 2 HDB 15-pin and 3.5 mm audio interfaces, depending on the model. Furthermore, the user can choose between several computers via the included pushbuttons/hotkeys, while the device also sports 4 LEDs (for pointing out the device active at any given moment).



The KVM switches from the SwitchView 100 series retail for around $45 (the 2-port version) and $90 (the 4-port version), which are some pretty fair price to pay for such things, taking into account their provided level of versatility.