StarTech.com 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0

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For £67.43 ex-VAT, this StarTech 2-port dual VGA KVM is the kind of no-drama, “just switch the screens” solution that actually makes sense in a UK office. If you’ve got two older VGA workstation/servers and you want one keyboard/mouse setup to control both, it’s solid value—StarTech generally gets the basics right, and for simple dual-VGA setups you won’t be fighting drivers or software. It’s also a nice fit for shared spaces (small IT rooms, training rigs, light monitoring stations) where uptime and simplicity matter more than clever switching features.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this if you’re trying to future-proof. It’s VGA-based and basic by design, so if your environment is moving toward modern digital inputs or you need anything beyond two computers, you’ll hit a wall quickly. Also, if you’re expecting “slick” peripheral handling (multi-device USB, high-speed USB peripherals, weird barcode scanners/oddities), a straightforward USB 2.0 KVM can be hit-or-miss—worth it only when your devices are fairly standard. Buy it when you know you’re staying in the VGA lane and you want reliability at the lowest sensible cost; skip it if you need modern video formats or you’re building something that needs to scale.