Finally, an easy solution for sharing USB devices. Now you can share USB devices between two computers without all that plugging and unplugging. Simply push a button and the ShareCentral(TM) 1 automatically makes the swap. With the Kensington ShareCentral(TM) 2, two computers can share a printer, hard drive, scannerâ¿¿any two USB devicesâ¿¿and switch between them with the touch of a button. It reduces cable clutter, too! No software required for basic features.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great but needs better instructions:
It took me a while to get this product to work. It really does work well as switching a USB Hard Drive (HD) between two computers is not as simple as unplug it from one computer and plug it into another. You have to unmount the HD first or you run the risk of file damage. The device does it all for you so I can share a HD and keyboard between my MAC and PC. The only issue is their instructions. They are just pictures and do not tell you what the switch marked Manual / Auto does. Even their web site... more info
Awesome Product and Very Good Price:
I bought this device a few weeks ago to share my keyboard and mouse among two computers (one desktop and one laptop). The device works very well and I have not had a single problem. It even works with a USB hub!! How cool is that! I bought the device for $8.50 on Amazon which I think is really a bargain. What I really don't get is why the 1 port USB share (Kensington ShareCentral 1 for USB Device Sharing (K33903US)) is more expensive than this one, which shares 2 USB ports. Anyways, after using it for... more info
Kensington ShareCentral 2 for USB Device Sharing:
Awesome product. Very easy to use. I use it to share content on a USB drive between two computers.
Works great even with a hub and a displaylink:
The switch works even if you connect a hub to it, so you can share more than two devices. I use the other port for a kensington displaylink. I had to first connect my keyboard directly to the port for my macbook pro to recognize it, but after that the keyboard worked even behind the usb hub. The device is solid, and looks sleek. I like the fact that they included spare replacement buttons with different graphics, not necessary but nice to have. Definitely a recommended buy for those who need a usb switch. I... more info
