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Rackable KVM switch suggestions?

I am in the market for a rackable KVM switch for at least 4 ports, but more realistically 8 ports. The amount of choices on the market is staggering! So, I turn to the Experts for their experience...

Here are my general requirements:
- All devices to be connected are PS/2 and have 1280 x 1024 resolution or less.
- All devices are physically located in one rack.
- In the ultimate solution, the actual keyboard, video and mouse could be located about a 20 foot run away, but this is not necessary.

I have found this IOGEAR unit (GCS138) that seems way too good to be true.
http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product&Item=GCS138KIT

Newegg has it for $230 or so WITH cables and a lot of glowing reviews.

Anyone have any experience with this unit or similar pieces? Anyone have any suggestions of other choices?

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Dozer42

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TunaMaxx

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Thanks for the comments.

I wonder why these are so much cheaper than the rest (that I can find, anyway) but people keep raving about the units? Just seems so... I don't know... like it's too good to be true! Maybe not I guess...

Anyone else have experience with this or other rackable KVM's?

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TunaMaxx

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Thanks for your help. I'll be putting in a order for the IOGear one on Monday. I split the points among all the answers, but I gave a little extra to the first responders.

Thanks!

TunaMaxx

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Thanks for the comments. They were a big help!