Product Description

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) 5, two computers can share a printer, hard drive, scannerâ¿¿any five USB devicesâ¿¿and switch between them with the touch of a button. It reduces cable clutter, too! No software required for basic features.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6363 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Kensington
• Model: K33901US
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 11.75" w x 7.00" l, 1.85 pounds

Features

• Easily share access to USB devices between two computersâ¿¿LED lights indicate which computer has access
• Gain instant access to your USB devices by plugging one USB cable into your computer
• Simply press a button to switch individual USB devices from one computer to another
• Both computers have direct access to the printer thanks to Automatic Printer Sharing
• Plug and play set up and easy to use with no network required

From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer

No more plugging and unplugging computer devices. With the Kensington ShareCentral 5, two computers can share a printer, hard drive, scanner—any five USB devices—and switch between them with the touch of a button. With a small footprint and cable management, it fits seamlessly with your computing environment.

Sharing at Home
With different family members using different computers to access the same peripherals, sharing devices can be difficult. The ShareCentral 5 lets everyone access the printer or other device quickly and easily. By plugging in a USB cable to your computer you instantly have access to all the shared peripherals; truly plug-n-play.

Swapping Made Simple
To get access to a desired peripheral simply push the button associated with it. Color coded LEDs let the user know which computer is enabled. 

Winner of the CES Innovations Award 2009

Features Easily share access to USB devices between two computers-LED lights indicate which computer has access Gain instant access to your USB devices by plugging one USB cable into your computer Simply press a button to switch individual USB devices from one computer to another Both computers have direct access to the printer thanks to Automatic Printer Sharing Easy to set up and easy to use with no network required Eliminates cable clutter and is wall mountable Plug-n-play What’s Inside the Box ShareCentral 5 2 color-coded USB cables Cable holder Power adapter 3 spare keycaps Software CD Quick start guide

Technical Specifications

• PC and Mac compatible
• No software required for basic features
• Automatic Printer Sharing supported with included software and for computer running Windows
• XP or Windows VISTA
• 5 USB ports
• LED indicator lights

Customer Reviews

Works flawlessly.
I bought this because I have a Macbook Pro and an older Dell PC and wanted to share a mouse and keyboard without unplugging them all the time. I was a little concerned because I have a merc stealth keyboard and a logitech g5 mouse and wasn't sure how well that would work, especially since my older PC only has one USB port left that can recognize my mouse. It works better than I expected. My devices are instantly recognized when switching back and forth, and my keyboard doesn't even reset it's backlighting like it did when I had to unplug it before. I also didn't realize when I bought it that there are five USB ports. One of the four buttons controls 2 USB ports, so you only have to use one button to switch a keyboard and a mouse. Brilliant. I should mention that the orange LEDs are big and very bright, which took a little getting used to.

Works as advertised (Quite Well!)
I'm using a Sharecentral 5 mainly to share a keyboard and mouse between a PC and an iMac. Works just fine (no rebooting nonsense that other reviewer referred to). Also sharing a laser printer between machines and the device automatically switches between the two. I am very pleased (so far, so good!)

kingston share central 5
i was looking to hookup 1 printer and 1 keyboard and mouse to 2 computers for a long time.
then i read about this product and was impressed. i bought one and am very happy with it. just plug in what you need and go.
perfect.