Reviewed on 5/14/2012 by TT
Piscataway NJ United States
Device: Macbook Pro - Year: 2011
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Maybe I missed this in the item description, but I legitimately though that this device had three inputs. One for the display (as it does) and two for the two computers that I would be using. This worked well (when I thought it was the case) since I was planning on just getting a DVI to mini display converter for my PC and using that as one of the input devices.
What DID happen, is that the device had two sets of output wires, means for a mac video card. the MB pro works great, no complaints, but on the PC side, since there are no female mini display converters, I now have to buy a mini display graphics card for my pc just to be able to use the switch. Not the end of the world for me, but could be a problem for some that had no intention of upgrading parts. This (so far) is the only problem I'm having with the device. I haven't tested the actual switching capability due to the described problem, but I imagine it will work fine when I get everything sorted and set up.
Still giving you guys a 4 rating, since in so far as the display->MB pro connection, everything runs smoothly. If I missed the design wiring in the description, shame on me. If it's no there, maybe you guys could add it since this might confuse others as it did me. |
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Reviewed on 4/23/2012 by DJ
DRESDEN Germany
Device: - Year:
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1. I use it as a switch for a Mac Pro and a WinPC (Radeon 7950 with Minidisplay-Port) on a Apple 24" LED-Cinema Display
2. it looks good and it works (and it is the only solution in this setting)
3. sometimes the monitor is not stable (false frequencies etc.) - switching twice solving the problem.
4. good work! |
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Reviewed on 4/23/2012 by RG
Lemgo Germany
Device: Macbook Pro - Year: 2012/04
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I use the SnapX to switch between my MacBook Pro and MacPro using an Apple 27" Display.
I liked the price and the technical capabilities.
Up till now, there is nothing I dislike about the product.
It might be a good idea to have a European distributor - the product will sell well in Europe - however, a lot of potential customers will want to be able to officially book the cost (customs/VAT). |
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Reviewed on 2/17/2012 by MS
Mira Venezia Italy
Device: Mac Pro - Year: 2009
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1) In my house and work. 2 Mac and 1 Video.
2) Perfect to solve my problem.
3 and 4) I've to connect directly the SnapX to the mac (Not extended cable works correctly)
// mac - extended cable - snapX // No good (I've a problem with strange audio 'clic')
// mac - SnapX // work fine
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Reviewed on 2/17/2012 by tK
Denver CO United States
Device: iMac - Year: January 2012
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I didn't know that it wasn't compatibile with the Apple Thunderbolt Display! Cool product, but that should be more apparent!! |
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Reviewed on 12/12/2011 by MD
Miami FL United States
Device: Mac Mini - Year: july 2011
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I use it to switch between my macbook pro and mac mini.
It works great, exactly how i imagined it would.
The product is wonderful. I have no complaints.
Continue with innovations and creating awesome products. |
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Reviewed on 12/12/2011 by DL
PARIS France
Device: Mac Mini - Year: 2011/10
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I got a Kanex SnapX 2x Switcher for my two mac mini last generation with minidisplay port and a Apple Cinema HD Display 30". It doesn't work. Actually the problem is that it works about two minuts and then there is a black screen for 20 seconds then the screen is on again and black two minuts later and so on... on both mac mini.
It's certainly a good product for a last generation display, but not for a 30" Cinema HD Display.
If you can help me it would be great!
Sincerly
David, (from France)
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Reviewed on 12/11/2011 by MU
Palermo Palermo Italy
Device: Macbook Pro - Year: 07\2011
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I'm very satisfied of my purchase. The switch works very well, I use it with a macbook pro 15 and a pc (through Kanex adapter Dvi-Mini display Port). The transaction was perfect, thank you. |
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Reviewed on 12/11/2011 by JH
Portland OR United States
Device: iMac - Year: 2011/12
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I switch between imac and powerbook at home. Works great. |
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Reviewed on 12/11/2011 by DH
Zug Switzerland
Device: PC - Year:
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1. use the Switcher to use the Cinema Display as external Display for my Windows PC from Work
2. easy to use / setup
3. it's probably a problem on the W7 end, however, when switching from Windows 7 to Mac Mini, the second Windows screen is lost and all programs on the Cinema Display running under Windows are moving back to the Windows Main Screen ... as mentioned, probably a W7 dirver problem, but a bit nerving since one has to re-arrange the windows after switching back to W7 only
4. it's a pitty that this switch can't be bought in Switzerland directly. Shipping from US is rather expensive, at least you are using US Postal avoiding high handling fees as usual with UPS/FedEx/DHL |
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Reviewed on 12/10/2011 by JL
Stonington CT United States
Device: Mac Mini - Year: 11/11
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Works fine, easy to set up, connected a MacBook Air and a Mac mini to an Apple Cinema Display. There is a delay in switching, but this seems fine. |
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Reviewed on 10/22/2011 by RF
San Marcos TX United States
Device: Mac Mini - Year: 2010
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I have the Kanex SnapX connected to my Mac Mini and MacBook Air. It works well, despite needing two different input devices beyond the keyboard. On the Mini, I connected a Magic Trackpad on the left side of the keyboard and on the Air I connected a trackball on the right side. Fortunately, I am used to working with both hands, but it is still a bit confusing. The switching button works well. My only other comment is that the Kanex is functional, but not very attractive. |
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Reviewed on 10/22/2011 by JD
Torre Pacheco Murcia Spain
Device: Mac Pro - Year: 2010
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Hi,
It's a great product.
But in Apple Cinema 24" Display sometimes flashes every 10 minutes, and also sometimes the screen with badly interleaved.
But generally works fine.
thanks. |
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by JC
San Francisco CA United States
Device: Mac Mini - Year: 2011
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It's the only product to do what it does, so, I was psyched when it came out ... It works --- mostly ... However, I have found that there is a LOT of "blinking" when you switch back and forth between computers (I have a Mac Mini and MacBook Pro hooked up to mine) ... There are also issues when turning on or off one computer or unplugging one with the other on --- it seems to want to switch to a newly-started computer which may not be what the user intends.
The blinking is just REALLY annoying ... It only seems to happen when you first switch to a computer or when you do a lot of switching back and forth --- but there's really no way to alleviate it, other than waiting for it to stop.
Overall, I'd say I expected the product to be better QA'ed out of the box, but it's better than nothing. I would recommend it to someone only with that caveat. |
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by JR
Aurora CO United States
Device: Macbook Pro - Year: 9-11
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This is a great product that let's me share my 24" cinema display between my MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. I use it to switch USB keyboard and mouse as well as some other use devices (volume knob) and back up drive. Makes my work day jus that much easier. Make sure you get the latest firmware for your display of you are using a thunderbolt port. |
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by JS
Oakland CA United States
Device: Macbook Pro - Year: 10/2011
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I use this product to switch between two macbook pros (one personal, one from work). I use hengedocks (http://www.hengedocks.com/) to docks the MBPs.
things I like: the product's styling
things I don't like:
1. the minidisplayport connector is slightly larger than standard. This means that I had to grind it down slightly to get it to fit into the henge docks.
2. with other kvm switches, when the monitor is switched to a different laptop, the laptop will still think it's connected to a monitor. This prevents the laptop from going to sleep. with the snapx, when switching away, the laptop thinks the monitor is unplugged, causing the laptop to sleep. I worked around this issue by installing SleepLess and putting it in 'prevent sleep with lid closed, displays will not sleep' mode. The reason I need to prevent computer #1 from sleeping when I go to computer #2 is I use synergykvm to remote control computer #2 from computer #1. when computer #1 goes to sleep, I could no longer control computer #2. I use synergy kvm because I use an apple bluetooth keyboard and trackpad, and they are paired with computer #1. |
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by DN
Hephzibah GA United States
Device: Macbook Pro - Year: 2011/Aug
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1. I use this product to share a 27" Apple LED Monitor, Apple Keyboard and Logitech mouse with a MacBook Pro and a PC (with Nvidia GeForce GTX580 with MiniDP output).
2. Does exactly what it says it does (unlike every other miniDP KVM on the market currently.
3. Kanex KVM WILL not work when both sources are on for some reason. Must shut down MBP to get the PC video to Display at all.
4. I think this is a power issue when both MiniDP inputs are receiving a signal. |
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by JP
Warminster Wiltshire United Kingdom
Device: Mac Pro - Year: 2010/08
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I am using this to switch between a Power Mac G5 and Mac Pro 2010 sharing a 27" Cinema Display. It's easy to set up and use and works flawlessly. It's discreet as it clips nicely to the display's stand, so all the cables are kept tidy. My one suggestion would be to have it clip to the top or bottom of the screen instead of the stand, that way all the cables would be hidden behind the display. Overall, it's reasonably priced and better than other similar products on the market. |
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by AT
Strathfield New South Wales Australia
Device: Macbook Pro - Year: 2011/09
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1. I used the product with a apple cinema display with two Macbook pro.
2. I love how it switches back and forwards from one OS to another.
3. How easy it is to switch from one computer to the other.
4. I was very let down by the quality that was. The button should of been touch button instead of a click button for switching. The product feels cheap when you touch it, like if you brought it from a $2 dollar shop.
I believe you could of made this product more of higher quality cause it going with state of the art computer systems.
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by IG
Auch France
Device: iMac - Year: 2009
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I use this Switcher between my iMac (2009) and my MacBook Pro (2010) to display on a 24" Apple Cinema display (2008).
I purchased this to be able to switch between two sessions of LIGHTROOM on different machines (I'm a photographer) and sadly it doesn't live up to expectations - I no longer use it.
When it is connected, there are constant drop outs (The screen flickers every few seconds) on the Cinema Display, in addition, with the USB cable connected there is a very annoying (and fairly constant) cracking on the Cinema Display speakers.
Sorry - but in this configuration, it's not a lot of use to me.
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Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by EG
Göteborg Västra Götaland Sweden
Device: Others - Year: 11/10
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Works great, but the button feels very plastic and low quality. |
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