Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock lends its ports to your deprived laptop via DisplayLink, available May 15th for $180]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/lenovo-thinkpad-usb-3-0-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/lenovo-thinkpad-usb-3-0-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/lenovo-thinkpad-usb-3-0-dock/#comments Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock lends its ports to your deprived laptop via DisplayLink, available May 15th for $180We've all been there. When you run into a scenario where your kit is one USB port short of an ideal workflow. Fret not, the ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock from Lenovo will provide help with said issue when it arrives later this month. Powered by DisplayLink's DL-3900 graphics chip, the peripheral adds five of the aforementioned USB ports, dual DVI jacks for implementing multiple displays and both gigabit Ethernet and audio connections. Not too shabby for an expansion set that connects to your chosen workhorse over a single USB 3.0 cable. Looking to take the leap? You'll have to wait a few days, but you can snag one from retailers around the globe for $179.99 beginning May 15th.

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Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock lends its ports to your deprived laptop via DisplayLink, available May 15th for $180 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiodisplay link usb graphicsdisplaylinkDisplayLinkUsbGraphicsdisplaysdviethernetlaptop dockLaptopDocklenovo thinkpad usb 3.0 dockLenovoThinkpadUsb3.0Dockthinkpadthinkpad usb 3.0 dockThinkpadUsb3.0Dockusb 3.0usb 3.0 dockusb graphicsUsb3.0Usb3.0DockUsbGraphicsTue, 08 May 2012 15:48:00 EST<![CDATA[DisplayLink powers SIIG USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter with audio, now shipping in the US for $130]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/displaylink-siig-usb-3-hdmi-adapter/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/displaylink-siig-usb-3-hdmi-adapter/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/displaylink-siig-usb-3-hdmi-adapter/#commentsLooking to use a USB 3.0 port to connect to that fancy new HD monitor or television? You're in luck. SIIG has just announced its USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter complete with audio -- making multi-tasking during that Justified marathon a breeze. The tech makes use of DisplayLink's DL-3500 USB virtual graphics chip to employ the speed of your PC's 5 Gb/s USB connection. Don't fret, though, the kit is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0, should you need it. You'll find standard and widescreen aspect ratios with resolutions up to 2,048 x 1,536 without the need for extra audio cables. And if that's not enough, you can connect up to six of these bad boys at the same time thanks to the latest DisplayLink software. The adapter is available now in the US for $129.99 with UK shipping expected in the next few weeks. Still on the fence? Hit the full PR below before jumping on the source link to snag one (or six) of your own.

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DisplayLink powers SIIG USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter with audio, now shipping in the US for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adapteraudioDisplay Link DL-3500DisplayLinkDisplayLinkDl-3500DL-3500HDMISIIGSIIG HDMI adapterSiigHdmiAdapterUSB 3.0USB 3.0 to HDMI AdapterUsb3.0Usb3.0ToHdmiAdapterwidescreenMon, 05 Mar 2012 15:43:00 EST<![CDATA[DisplayLink adds DVI to its USB display adapter repertoire, in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/displaylink-adds-dvi-to-its-usb-display-adapter-repertoire-in-j/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/displaylink-adds-dvi-to-its-usb-display-adapter-repertoire-in-j/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/displaylink-adds-dvi-to-its-usb-display-adapter-repertoire-in-j/#comments USB to DVI Tired of all those USB to HDMI adapters? Got yourself a monitor sporting only an old-school DVI port? Well, don't worry, DisplayLink has your back... as long as you live in Japan. The cumbersomely named I-O DATA USB-RGB3/D USB 3.0 to DVI display adapter just hit shelves in the Land of the Rising Sun for the equivalent of $137. By hooking up to a computer's USB 3.0 port the adapter is able to push video at resolutions up to 2048 x 1152 over a standard DVI cable. It's a great way to salvage that aging, but still high-quality display if you've got a newer notebook that's gone the HDMI-only route. Hopefully some adapters powered by DisplayLink's tech will start making their way stateside soon. If not, there's always imports. Check out the complete PR after the break.

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DisplayLink adds DVI to its USB display adapter repertoire, in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adapterdisplay linkdisplaylinkDisplayLink DL-3100DisplaylinkDl-3100dl-3100dvii-o dataI-O DATA USB-RGB3D USB 3.0 to DVI display adapterI-oDataI-oDataUsb-rgb3dUsb3.0ToDviDisplayAdapterjapanusb 3.0usb 3.0 to dviusb to dviUSB-RGB3DUsb3.0Usb3.0ToDviUsbToDviTue, 22 Nov 2011 01:15:00 EST<![CDATA[DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 resolution panels get supported]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/displaylink-announces-usb-3-0-to-hdmi-adapter-2560-x-1600-resol/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/displaylink-announces-usb-3-0-to-hdmi-adapter-2560-x-1600-resol/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/displaylink-announces-usb-3-0-to-hdmi-adapter-2560-x-1600-resol/#commentsIDF's certainly delivered a few bombshells thus far, but sometimes it's the simpler things that can brighten up your day, like DisplayLink's announcement of its snappily-titled Winstars USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter. Making use of all that extra bandwidth means using TVs as monitors no longer results in battling with a bad case of the jaggies. Running on its DL-3500 chip, the plug-in device will deliver resolutions up to 2560 x 1600, promising ultra-low latency and less of the jittery window and cursor movement which has troubled older products. Gamers will be pleased to hear that there is support for full-screen 3D, as well as both 2.1 and 5.1 channel audio. No word on a release date as of yet, but we're guessing that the estimate of "soon" means that Yanks will see it by Christmastime. Full PR after the break.

Continue reading DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 resolution panels get supported

DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 resolution panels get supported originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2560 x 16002560X16003d gaming adapter3dGamingAdapterDisplayLinkdisplaylink usb 3.0DisplaylinkUsb3.0graphics adapterGraphicsAdapteridfidf 2011Idf2011low latencyLowLatencyusb 3.0usb to hdmiUsb3.0UsbToHdmiwinstarsWinstars USB 3.0 to HDMI AdapterWinstarsUsb3.0ToHdmiAdapterTue, 13 Sep 2011 23:26:00 EST<![CDATA[IOGEAR's USB-to-HDMI adapter brings a soundtrack to the DisplayLink party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/iogears-usb-to-hdmi-adapter-brings-a-soundtrack-to-the-displayl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/iogears-usb-to-hdmi-adapter-brings-a-soundtrack-to-the-displayl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/iogears-usb-to-hdmi-adapter-brings-a-soundtrack-to-the-displayl/#comments DisplayLink adapters are a-dime-a-dozen these days, dutifully displaying our desktop environments on other displays not connected via traditional monitor interfaces. Pumping out video content to the big screen has been simplified, sure, but audio has always been the Achilles heel of the diminutive dongles. Enter IOGEAR, whose GUC2025H USB External HD A/V Adapter solves this exact problem -- without taking up any additional ports to boot. The 4.2- x .63- x 2.8-inch box supports a max resolution of 1920 x 1080, and will output via HDMI when connected via standard USB. At a nickel under $100, the price seems to be about right, though we wouldn't have complained if the company had thrown in an HDMI to DVI converter for good measure. Full PR after the break.

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IOGEAR's USB-to-HDMI adapter brings a soundtrack to the DisplayLink party originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>display adapterDisplayAdapterdisplaylinkGUC2025Hiogearusb displayUsbDisplayTue, 12 Apr 2011 18:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba outs 14-inch, DisplayLink-powered USB mobile monitor for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/toshiba-outs-14-inch-displaylink-powered-usb-mobile-monitor-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/toshiba-outs-14-inch-displaylink-powered-usb-mobile-monitor-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/toshiba-outs-14-inch-displaylink-powered-usb-mobile-monitor-for/#comments It's been a hot minute since we've seen a new DisplayLink-equipped secondary monitor, but it looks as if the drought is ending today. Toshiba has quietly pushed out a new 14-inch mobile USB display, weighing just 2.8 pounds and retailing for a freakishly affordable $199.99. That sum gets you 1366 x 768 pixels, 220 nits of brightness -- if you plug in an optional AC adapter -- a 400:1 contrast ratio, 16 millisecond response time and native support for Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. As these things go, a simple USB connection is all that's required to provide basic power to the unit and send the signal, and it seems to be shipping now for those who've outgrown their 7-inch Mimo.

Toshiba outs 14-inch, DisplayLink-powered USB mobile monitor for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen a few docking stations 'round these parts that use the venerable DisplayLink technology to great effect, but nothing quite like this before. Plugable's DC-125 USB 2.0 Docking Client connects to your PC allows you to connect your display, speakers, keyboard, and mouse via one USB port -- small potatoes, right? Well, if said PC has a compatible multi-user OS (such as Windows Multipoint Server or Userful Multiseat Linux) you can daisy chain docks to add several terminals to the setup. Terminals! Now you can relive the dark, backwards days when you had to go to the college computer lab to get any work done -- in the comfort of your own home. Available now for $65 a pop. Get a closer look after the break.

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Plugable DC-125 dock turns your solitary PC into a multiple workstation powerhouse (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MMT's DisplayLink-equipped 15.4-inch Monitor2Go hands-on at CES 2011

Continue reading MMT's DisplayLink-equipped 15.4-inch Monitor2Go hands-on at CES 2011 (video)

MMT's DisplayLink-equipped 15.4-inch Monitor2Go hands-on at CES 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011displaydisplaylinkhands-onlaptop displayLaptopDisplaylcdmmtMobile Monitor TechnologiesMobileMonitorTechnologiesmonitormonitor2gorebadgesecondarysecondary displaysecondary monitorSecondaryDisplaySecondaryMonitortravel monitorTravelMonitorusbusb monitorUsbMonitorvideoThu, 06 Jan 2011 21:59:00 EST<![CDATA[MMT's DisplayLink-equipped 15.4-inch USB Monitor2Go given a $279 price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/mmts-displaylink-equipped-15-4-inch-usb-monitor2go-given-a-279/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/mmts-displaylink-equipped-15-4-inch-usb-monitor2go-given-a-279/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/mmts-displaylink-equipped-15-4-inch-usb-monitor2go-given-a-279/#comments Both DisplayLink and MMT seem pretty darn proud to be revealing the 15.4-inch Monitor2Go here at CES, but in reality, this unit has already been around the block. If you'll recall, the Field Monitor Pro was first spotted a few weeks back, and now MMT is introducing a rebadged version in Vegas. The good news, however, is that we finally have a price to pore over: $279, and it'll ship to consumers later this quarter. For those that missed last month's slip, this fold-up monitor can be used alongside any machine (PCs are green-lit, Mac support is in beta) with a USB port, offering a 1280 x 800 screen resolution and a number pad to boot. Of course, since DisplayLink is behind the pixels, up to six screens can be daisy-chained off of a host computer's single USB port to create a massive video wall -- something we strongly encourage, of course.

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MMT's DisplayLink-equipped 15.4-inch USB Monitor2Go given a $279 price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011Ces2011displayDisplayLinklaptop displayLaptopDisplaylcdMMTMobile Monitor TechnologiesMobileMonitorTechnologiesmonitorMonitor2Gorebadgesecondary displaysecondary monitorSecondaryDisplaySecondaryMonitortravel monitorTravelMonitorusb monitorUsbMonitorwireless displaywireless lcdwireless monitorWirelessDisplayWirelessLcdWirelessMonitorTue, 04 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Field Monitor Pro: 'portable' 15.4-inch USB monitor packs number pad, DisplayLink]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/field-monitor-pro-portable-15-4-inch-usb-monitor-packs-number/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/field-monitor-pro-portable-15-4-inch-usb-monitor-packs-number/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/field-monitor-pro-portable-15-4-inch-usb-monitor-packs-number/#comments This, friends, is the ThinkPad W700's worst nightmare. Rather than forcing consumers into buying a gargantuan lappie with an inbuilt secondary display (or settling for one of Mimo's diminutive alternatives), Mobile Monitor Technologies has an even better solution: this thing. The four-pound Field Monitor Pro is sure to be a hot seller over at Accountemps, with a fold-flat design and a spacious 15.4-inch LCD underneath. Essentially, this is a 15-inch laptop sans the guts, boasting just a 1280x800 LED-backlit display, a rear kickstand, two Kensington lock slots, a pair of USB 2.0 sockets, DisplayLink technology and a full-on number pad. It's designed to be used in both lay-flat or stood-up modes, and if you're looking for a more permanent solution, it can also be mounted on a nearby wall. Unfortunately, you'll still need a separate AC line running to a wall outlet, and the relatively low resolution isn't apt to drop any jaws. Head on past the break for a peek at what exactly this beast can offer, and then wait patiently for a price as "busy season 2011" swings in. Ah, the sweet smell of taxes coming due.

[Thanks, Ian]

Continue reading Field Monitor Pro: 'portable' 15.4-inch USB monitor packs number pad, DisplayLink

Field Monitor Pro: 'portable' 15.4-inch USB monitor packs number pad, DisplayLink originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displayDisplayLinklaptop displayLaptopDisplaylcdMobile Monitor TechnologiesMobileMonitorTechnologiesmonitorsecondary displaysecondary monitorSecondaryDisplaySecondaryMonitortravel monitorTravelMonitorusb monitorUsbMonitorvideoWed, 15 Dec 2010 20:37:00 EST<![CDATA[DisplayLink aims for 'any device, any display connectivity' with USB 3.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/displaylink-aims-for-any-device-any-display-connectivity-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/displaylink-aims-for-any-device-any-display-connectivity-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/displaylink-aims-for-any-device-any-display-connectivity-with/#comments We'd heard back at Christmastime 2009 that USB 3.0-infused DisplayLink kit would be hitting shelves in 2010, and lo and behold, it looks as if someone is dead-set on keeping a promise. Here at IDF 2010, DisplayLink has come forward with public plans to gravitate towards "any device, any display connectivity" with its new USB 3.0 chip platform. The DL-3000 and DL-1000 single chip series are being introduced in San Francisco, with each offering integrated display and networking connectivity, HD video support and "third generation DisplayLink adaptive real-time compression technology that dynamically manages bandwidth, taking full advantage bi-directional throughput of SuperSpeed USB." The gist of all that? Thanks to SuperSpeed bandwidth increases, multiple full HD videos, high resolution graphics and networking data can be processed simultaneously, and there's even the potential to enable graphics delivery over gigabit Ethernet. Essentially, USB 3.0 has opened up an entirely new playing field for DisplayLink, and we're hoping that 2011 is the year that we finally put those resolution caps behind us on USB-enabled docking stations. We'll let you know if we hear more from the show floor -- much to our dismay, hardly anything is said about actual product implementation dates in the PR.

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DisplayLink aims for 'any device, any display connectivity' with USB 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displaydisplaylinkDL-1000DL-3000IDFIDF 2010Idf2010lcd monitorlcd tvLcdMonitorLcdTvmonitoringsuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0usb displayusb monitorUsb3.0UsbDisplayUsbMonitorMon, 13 Sep 2010 15:16:00 EST<![CDATA[MEDL Technology's 'The Panel' hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/medl-technologys-the-panel-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/medl-technologys-the-panel-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/medl-technologys-the-panel-hands-on/#comments MEDL Technology's portable LCD display "The Panel" sounded like the perfect laptop sidekick, but would you really want to slip the 13.3-inch screen into your messenger bag? We invited company co-founder Eric Liao -- and his prototype Panel -- to a local Starbucks to find out. The verdict? Lightweight and incredibly easy to use, but at this point most features (including those all-important analog video inputs) aren't quite ready for primetime. Housed in a silvery frame that perfectly matched the brushed aluminum finish of our Mac and Dell laptops, the screen was equally easy to hook up to either one. Using a DisplayLink USB graphics chip, we only had to plug in an USB cable to instantly connect the external screen, once the driver was installed. The Panel was nice and bright, even eclipsing our LED-backlit XPS M1330 on maximum settings -- though the screen looked washed out, viewed from off-angles -- and featured smooth action and no perceptible audio sync issues when playing a DVD-quality movie. Basic functionality's all we got to test, sadly, but Liao made a number of intriguing promises for The Panel's future.

At 80 percent brightness, Liao says the device's 4200mAh rechargeable battery gives it 4 to 5 hours of spreadsheet slinging bliss, and those buttons on the right side might be used to control more than brightness and contrast -- should the company adopt wireless USB as originally planned, Liao intends to have them double as arrow controls, allowing you to cut the cables and still have basic e-reader functionality. A headphone jack is still in the works, which should allow audio passthrough from HDMI and possibly USB. Last but not least, there's a reason The Panel looks so good lying prone next to that Macbook: should cost decrease, future revisions may include a tablet-style touchscreen. Shame most of these ideas are still on the drawing board, but even the primary product is shaping up nicely. Hit up our gallery for the visual scoop.

P.S. Those blotches on the LCD screen? Liao says that's a manufacturing defect, and that MEDL is testing LCD panels from a variety of manufacturers to avoid such mishaps in the final product.

Gallery: MEDL Technology's The Panel hands-on

MEDL Technology's 'The Panel' hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dell XPS M1330DellXpsM1330DisplayLinkEric LiaoEricLiaoexternal displayExternalDisplayhands-onMEDLMEDL TechnologyMedlTechnologysecondary displaySecondaryDisplayThe PanelThePanelusb displayUsbDisplaywireless usbWirelessUsbXPS m1330XpsM1330Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sideline Cinq USB companion monitor hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/sideline-cinq-usb-companion-monitor-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/sideline-cinq-usb-companion-monitor-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/sideline-cinq-usb-companion-monitor-hands-on/#comments We don't normally get adrenalized with LCD monitors, but when they get a dash of that DisplayLink magic then it's another story. Enter the Sideline Cinq -- a 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 vibrant LCD (with SD card reader) that needs just one USB cable for both data and power, plus it's kosher with both Windows and Mac. Sure, the Cinq looks bulky, but at 15.6 ounces you'd likely need some serious lottery luck for it to cause any damage. There's also a stand to avoid the attachment's sticky tape mess on your machine -- you can go landscape or portrait. The only grumble we have is that it needs a non-glossy option. $249 and the Cinq's yours in Q3, or $199 if you pre-order from Sideline's site. Now, how about three of these for some hardcore flight-sim sessions?

Gallery: Sideline Cinq USB companion monitor hands-on

Sideline Cinq USB companion monitor hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010cinqdisplaylinkfeatureshands onhands-onHandsOnlcdsidelinesideline cinqSidelineCinqusb displayusb lcdusb screenUsbDisplayUsbLcdUsbScreenSun, 10 Jan 2010 09:04:00 EST<![CDATA[USB 3.0-infused DisplayLink products coming in 2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/25/usb-3-0-infused-displaylink-products-coming-in-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/25/usb-3-0-infused-displaylink-products-coming-in-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/25/usb-3-0-infused-displaylink-products-coming-in-2010/#commentsDVI, HDMI and DisplayPort may be enjoying the spoils right now, but the world's most popular port may just give 'em a run for their collective dollars by the end of next year. DisplayLink, which enables monitors to receive signals via USB instead of through one of the more conventional cables, has been mildly successful with USB 2.0 at the helm, but a whole new world is about to open up with the introduction of USB 3.0. As you've no doubt seen by now, the third iteration offers up over ten times the bandwidth of v2.0, which would obviously allow for great resolution support when channeling video. In reality, USB 3.0 is the first USB protocol that could support a legitimate high-def video stream, and it's expected that a prototype device will be shown at CES next month transmitting content at up to 4.8 gigabits per second. In theory, at least, USB 3.0-enabled DisplayLink would allow vast 30-inch panels to be connected to netbooks via USB without having to rely on a sub-native resolution, but then again, said netbooks will probably need a GPU with a bit more oomph than the current Ion can provide. Not like that'll be an issue for long, though.

USB 3.0-infused DisplayLink products coming in 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accesoryadaptercesces 2010Ces2010displaylinkhdhd videoHdVideoperipheralsuperspeedsuperspeed usbsuperspeed usb 3.0SuperspeedUsbSuperspeedUsb3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0 videoUsb3.0Usb3.0VideovideoFri, 25 Dec 2009 16:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Targus debuts ACP51USZ laptop docking station with video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/targus-debuts-acp51usz-laptop-docking-station-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/targus-debuts-acp51usz-laptop-docking-station-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/targus-debuts-acp51usz-laptop-docking-station-with-video/#comments
Well, it's not quite as seamless as something like Zemno's $500 DeskBook Pro docking station, but Targus' new ACP51USZ model is a good deal cheaper, and will likely get the job done just fine for most folks (with a few exceptions). That includes giving you a reasonable four USB 2.0 ports (two suitable for charging devices), a single DVI port for your monitor, an Ethernet port, and a pair of 3.5mm audio jacks for speakers, headphones, or a microphone -- all of which connect to your laptop with a single USB cable. Unfortunately, this one won't work (or at least be fully functional) with Mac or Linux, but it is compatible with Windows 7, XP and Vista, and it's available right now for $159.99.

Targus debuts ACP51USZ laptop docking station with video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ACP51USZdisplaylinkdocking stationDockingStationlaptop docklaptop docking stationLaptopDockLaptopDockingStationtargustargus acp51uszTargus USB 2.0 Docking Station with VideoTargusAcp51uszTargusUsb2.0DockingStationWithVideoWed, 09 Dec 2009 13:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sewell's DisplayLink-enabled USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI adapter does 2,048 x 1,152]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/sewells-displaylink-enabled-usb-to-dvi-vga-hdmi-adapter-doe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/sewells-displaylink-enabled-usb-to-dvi-vga-hdmi-adapter-doe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/sewells-displaylink-enabled-usb-to-dvi-vga-hdmi-adapter-doe/#commentsIt's been a hot minute since we've seen a totally useful display adapter from Sewell, but the outfit's latest is certainly worth a gander if you've been yearning to push high-def signals through USB. The Minideck USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI (video only) adapter utilizes the DisplayLink DL-195 chip, which provides support for resolutions as high 2,048 x 1,152, so 1080p and 1,920 x 1,200 LCD monitors are well taken care of. Best of all, this thing doesn't require a Core i7 rig to operate, so your 5 year old corporate laptop should be plenty to handle the rigors of powering a 24-inch LCD via a dusty old USB socket. It's all yours right now for $99.95.

Sewell's DisplayLink-enabled USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI adapter does 2,048 x 1,152 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adapterDisplayLinkDL-195dviMinideckSewell DirectSewellDirectusbvgaSun, 22 Nov 2009 02:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Kensington slaps DisplayLink into USB universal docking stations]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/kensington-slaps-displaylink-into-usb-universal-docking-stations/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/kensington-slaps-displaylink-into-usb-universal-docking-stations/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/kensington-slaps-displaylink-into-usb-universal-docking-stations/#commentsWe've gone over one whole month without speaking of DisplayLink, and honestly, it's killing us on the inside. Thus, we're thrilled to see yet another product looking to the always-popular USB port for guidance, with Kensington's two newest universal docking stations channeling your graphics, peripherals and even internet journeys (only on the $149.99 K33926US, not on the $129.99 K33930US) over one single cable. Put simply, these docks allow users to connect up a set of speakers, USB peripherals and even a DVI / VGA display, and when you stroll in with your laptop, you simply link the two via a single USB connection and enjoy a "docked" experience. What's most interesting here, however, is the maximum resolution support; while most universal docks top out well below the 1080p mark, these two support resolutions as high as 2,048 x 1,152. Oh, and if you're just looking to connect a few (up to six) monitors to your existing rig via USB, the $79.99 Universal Multi-Display Adapter should be able to help.

[Via HotHardware]

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Kensington slaps DisplayLink into USB universal docking stations originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DisplayLink may not have the rampant following you probably thought it would when it was originally introduced, but we'd credit much of the indifference to the inability of most adapters to hit the magical 1080p mark. Up until now, most USB-to-DVI dongles couldn't support resolutions higher than UXGA (1,600 x 1,200), but at long last Logitec has stepped in to provide an alternative that blows right on by 1,920 x 1,080 and stops at QWXGA (2,048 x 1,152). If this here product looks like just the thing you and your spare monitor have been waiting for, feel free to hit the read link and place your pre-order for ¥12,980 ($136). But hey, don't blame us if your graphics card gets envious.

[Via Akihabara News]

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So you've seen the ThinkPad W700ds and thought you could do with one of those compact secondary displays, eh? If Century's earlier Plus One model didn't exactly float your boat, you may be excited to learn that the company is adding DVI connectivity to the 8-inch panel, while keeping the same 800 x 600 resolution, USB input and 250 nits of brightness. Being able to alternate between two video sources without fiddling with cables is definitely appealing, as is the reduced CPU overhead when selecting the DVI linkup. Sadly, the price still hasn't climbed down to sane levels, and at $174 before shipping, you're probably better off scooping up some previously loved 17-inch LCD for even less. Or just cramming all 23 of those IM windows into that fancy cascading toolbar, whichever works.

[Via Akihabara News]

Update: Turns out that DVI port is actually an output, and it seems the product listing has now been changed to reflect that. Thanks, gothamsound!

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Century's 8-inch Plus One LCD-8000UD adds DVI input, character originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of our ultimate dream gadgets has long been a dead-simple wireless HDMI dongle for our laptops -- something that would let us just throw a window (say, Hulu) up on our HDTV without a lot of fuss, cables, or configuration. So obviously we were pretty excited to try out the $199 Atlona Technologies HD-AiR, which marries Wireless USB with DisplayLink and promises to send 720p video directly from your laptop to a base station with VGA and HDMI outputs up to 30 feet away -- until we received the box and noted the small print saying that it doesn't support audio. Hopes: dashed.

On top of that, we're not sure if it's DisplayLink, Wireless USB, or some combination of the two, but the video link seemed pretty bandwidth-starved -- full-screen video was close to unwatchable, PowerPoint transitions were kinda jerky, and even just moving windows around was pretty choppy. For such a promising -- and much-needed -- device, the HD-AiR just doesn't get it done. Atlona says the next version will have audio support and 1080p video support using the next generation of DisplayLink chips and drivers, but we'd hope the company's engineers spend a little more time in the lab polishing up their 720p framerates before they push this thing any farther. Video after the break.

Gallery: Atlona HD-AiR unboxing and hands-on

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Atlona HD-AiR wireless HDMI system hands-on and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlonaatlona technologiesAtlonaTechnologiesdisplaylinkhdhd airhd-airHdAirhdmiother hardwareotherhardwareusbwireless displaylinkwireless hdwireless hdmiwireless usbWirelessDisplaylinkWirelessHdWirelessHdmiWirelessUsbwusbFri, 17 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlona HD-AiR wireless HDMI system hands-on and impressions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/atlona-hd-air-wireless-hdmi-system-hands-on-and-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/atlona-hd-air-wireless-hdmi-system-hands-on-and-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/atlona-hd-air-wireless-hdmi-system-hands-on-and-impressions/#comments One of our ultimate dream gadgets has long been a dead-simple wireless HDMI dongle for our laptops -- something that would let us just throw a window (say, Hulu) up on our HDTV without a lot of fuss, cables, or configuration. So obviously we were pretty excited to try out the $199 Atlona Technologies HD-AiR, which marries Wireless USB with DisplayLink and promises to send 720p video directly from your laptop to a base station with VGA and HDMI outputs up to 30 feet away -- until we received the box and noted the small print saying that it doesn't support audio. Hopes: dashed.

On top of that, we're not sure if it's DisplayLink, Wireless USB, or some combination of the two, but the video link seemed pretty bandwidth-starved -- full-screen video was close to unwatchable, PowerPoint transitions were kinda jerky, and even just moving windows around was pretty choppy. For such a promising -- and much-needed -- device, the HD-AiR just doesn't get it done. Atlona says the next version will have audio support and 1080p video support using the next generation of DisplayLink chips and drivers, but we'd hope the company's engineers spend a little more time in the lab polishing up their 720p framerates before they push this thing any farther. Video after the break.

Gallery: Atlona HD-AiR unboxing and hands-on

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Atlona HD-AiR wireless HDMI system hands-on and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Compared to technologies such as Wireless USB, DisplayLink has actually done fairly well for itself. Nah, it's no worldwide phenomenon, but it definitely has enough traction to really shine once USB 3.0's bandwidth arrives. That said, the tech is making the most of its current situation with the introduction of the DL-1x5 Series processors, two of which actually support Full HD. The DL-125, DL-165 and DL-195 will all slide into USB-enabled LCD monitors here shortly, with the middle guy supporting resolutions as high as 1,920 x 1,080 and the DL-195 cranking things to 2,048 x 1,152 before crying "Uncle!" In theory, at least, this enables laptop users to connect high-res screens when their desktop replacement needs a helping hand, and it can be enjoyed now by consumers in Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Europe who can snag themselves a new SyncMaster LapFit LD190G or LD220G monitor.

[Via EverythingUSB, thanks Ian]

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DisplayLink boldly enters HD realm on new Samsung LapFit displays originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 May 2009 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Compared to technologies such as Wireless USB, DisplayLink has actually done fairly well for itself. Nah, it's no worldwide phenomenon, but it definitely has enough traction to really shine once USB 3.0's bandwidth arrives. That said, the tech is making the most of its current situation with the introduction of the DL-1x5 Series processors, two of which actually support Full HD. The DL-125, DL-165 and DL-195 will all slide into USB-enabled LCD monitors here shortly, with the middle guy supporting resolutions as high as 1,920 x 1,080 and the DL-195 cranking things to 2,048 x 1,152 before crying "Uncle!" In theory, at least, this enables laptop users to connect high-res screens when their desktop replacement needs a helping hand, and it can be enjoyed now by consumers in Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Europe who can snag themselves a new SyncMaster LapFit LD190G or LD220G monitor.

[Via EverythingUSB, thanks Ian]

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Our inner nerd was already completely thrilled at the release of DisplayLink driver source code for Linux, but he's positively frothing at this elegant implementation. It's simply a Linux-based, OpenWRT router (the ASUS WL-500g Premium, to be specific) with a Samsung U70 USB display and a keyboard plugged in, but the DisplayLink driver turns what would be otherwise a headless, networking-only server into a totally elegant PC. Sure, that 300MHz embedded processor won't be powering past your Atom-powered machines or pretty much any other "modern" hardware, but it's basically a tinker's dream -- suddenly almost anything with a USB port and a processor somewhere within it could become a computer with the right amount of know-how.

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DisplayLink for Linux turns a humble wireless router into a beautiful PC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 May 2009 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The long-burning question on the DisplayLink scene (you know, with its DisplayLink bars and coffee shops, and the annual DisplayLink parade) has been: "When will Linux users be able to get in on some of that video-via-USB action?" Well, it looks like we have an answer for you, penguin-heads. As of today, the company is announcing the release of the open-source implementation of its graphics software, offering support for the Alex family (DL-120 and DL-160) chips. So prepare to go wild writing drivers for all of your favorite Linux-based devices, and be sure to drop us a line when you do. Seriously -- it's been a while since you called. Hit the read link to get started, or check out the full PR bit after the break.

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DisplayLink makes Linux source code available... finally! originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 May 2009 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It wasn't all that long ago that DisplayLink was still courting manufacturers and showing off its then newfangled USB graphics adapter technology, but the company is now celebrating a fairly significant milestone, with it announcing that it has sold more than a million of its USB graphics chips. Those have found their way into more than thirty different products from a number of manufacturers, including both wired and wireless USB adapters, projectors, USB docking stations, and a whole range of USB-connected monitors. Of course, DisplayLink isn't about to rest on its laurels now, and it says it expects to see an even greater range of products using its chips as wireless USB and USB 3.0 become the norm.

[Via I4U News]

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DisplayLink sells a million USB graphics chips originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 18:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know how it is, with so many apps fighting over that valuable desktop real estate. Luckily, there is no shortage of companies looking to fill the void in your life (or your workflow) with an additional 8 inches of USB-enabled monitorin'. The newest entry into the market is the Plus One LCD-8000U by Century, a digiframe-looking thing that sports an 800 x 600 resolution, 250 cd/m2 brightness, and supports either portrait or landscape mode. What's not to love, right? Well, the fact that it's going for $190 is not very lovable. Still, it's good to have options. Or something. Award winning video after the break.

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Century's Plus One 8-inch USB monitor seems pretty OK for displayin' stuff originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DisplayLink is most certainly swinging the big wood here at CES, with announcements spanning from Samsung monitors to Acer multimedia docks. Now, it's hooking up with HP for the first time ever in order to introduce the USB 2.0 Docking Station with DisplayLink technology. The universal dock enables laptops to pass through audio, LAN and peripheral connectivity, and of course, it enables the laptop to expand its display onto a USB-enabled monitor without the need for graphics cards and the like. We can't tell you when or where it'll land, but you can have a gander at the read link for other hardware details.

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HP's USB 2.0 Docking Station adds in DisplayLink technology originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009displaylinkdockuniversal dockUniversalDockusbusb dockUsbDockFri, 09 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Accell introduces their USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/accell-introduces-their-usb-2-0-to-vga-adapter-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/accell-introduces-their-usb-2-0-to-vga-adapter-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/accell-introduces-their-usb-2-0-to-vga-adapter-at-ces/#commentsIf you spend any amount of time in front of a computer, you're already sold on the idea of a second monitor -- luckily, there are an ever-increasing number of options out there for you. Looking to give DisplayLink a run for its money, Accell Cables is throwin' down with their UltraVideo USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter. This guy is bus powered, rocks up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) resolution, and the display drivers (available for PC and Mac) support up to four adapters. Listed for $89.99, it will be making the rounds at CES this week.

[Via About Projectors]

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Accell introduces their USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's been shipping DisplayLink-equipped displays in its UbiSync line for months now, and now it's got one more headed to consumers. The 22-inch 2243QW comes with a 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5-millisecond response time, a built-in USB hub and VGA / DVI inputs. 'Course, the signal gets sent over USB, but it's your best guess as to what it'll run. Er, is running, considering that it's shipping now to the US and Europe.

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Acer's P224W is nothing new, but it's getting some seriously new functionality here at CES. Said display has become the first Acer monitor with a matching multimedia dock, which includes a USB hub that allows PCs to connect to it via DisplayLink (or in other words, via USB). In case you're in need of a refresher, other specs include a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, VGA input and a 5-millisecond response time. It's shipping now for an undisclosed amount in the US and Europe.

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Acer adds DisplayLink multimedia dock to 22-inch P224W monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acercesces 2009Ces2009displaylinkP224Wp4usbusb monitorUsbMonitorWed, 07 Jan 2009 03:35:00 EST<![CDATA[ViBook looses DisplayLink USB-to-DVI adapter with support for six-screen spanning]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/vibook-looses-displaylink-usb-to-dvi-adapter-with-support-for-si/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/vibook-looses-displaylink-usb-to-dvi-adapter-with-support-for-si/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/vibook-looses-displaylink-usb-to-dvi-adapter-with-support-for-si/#commentsDisplayLink USB monitors are starting to trickle out a little more frequently now, but USB graphics cards based on the tech are still somewhat rare -- we've seen a couple, but VillageTronic's ViBook box is the only one that comes with software to span an image across up to six screens at once. That's right, the bundled VT MultiDisplay software will let you create a single giant Windows desktop out of six 1600 x 1200 22-inch displays if you buy enough of the $130 dongles -- Mac users can do the same with four screens. The dongle can be outfitted with a VESA cradle that allows it to hide discreetly behind your monitor, and while we don't know what the upper limit of graphics performance is, we do know that we'd kill for a gigantic 4800 x 2400 workspace. Weekend project, anyone?

[Thanks, Becky]

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ViBook looses DisplayLink USB-to-DVI adapter with support for six-screen spanning originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The whole DisplayLink thing still hasn't completely caught fire or anything, but it's getting there -- slowly, but surely. Now, Acer has a new USB-connected monitor that's shipping in Europe, the 22-inch B223. The unit is part of the outfit's B series of monitors and features a decidedly ho hum 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, a DL-160 network display chip that enables up to six of these to be connected to a single PC and a 5-millisecond response time. You should definitely expect a premium when getting all this USB-y functionality, but €339 ($430) just seems, how do you say... outrageous?

[Via Electronista]

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Acer ships 22-inch B223 DisplayLink USB monitor in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GrandTec's USB-to-HDMI adapter does exactly what it says originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Laptop user looking for some dual-display action? Mitsubishi's new DisplayLink-equipped RDT201WDL WIDE LCD is a 20.1-inch wide-format monitor that features a USB hub, built-in Ethernet and WSXGA+ (1,680 x 1,050) resolution. Energy-conscious consumers will enjoy the on-screen energy meter and three levels of power usage, and we can all appreciate the fact that this monitor uses up to 36 percent less juice than a traditional LCD (in addition to the traditional savings DisplayLink provides by skipping the discrete graphics card). This item is currently available in Japan, and there's no word yet on a Stateside release date.

[Via Business Wire]

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Mitsubishi's RDT201WDL DisplayLink monitor now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lookin' a USB docking station for your VAIO (or other machine)? Look no further than the VAIO-branded VGP-UPR1, which is compatible with a whole alphabet worth of Sony's laptops. The unit boasts a VGA / DVI port, four USB sockets, an Ethernet jack and headphone / microphone connectors; furthermore, it supports resolutions up to 1,600 x 1,200, and of course, DisplayLink's USB graphics technology. Not too terribly painful at $199.99, and it's out now for folks in the US, EU and Japan.

[Via CNET]

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Sony VAIO VGP-UPR1 notebook dock boasts DisplayLink technology originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via I4U News]

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ASUS USB-N11 Wireless N USB adapter ships with EZLink originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DisplayLink monitors are fine and dandy, but what if you're looking to get that PowerPoint presentation even bigger? Enter InFocus' IN3100 / IN1100 series of multimedia projectors, both of which claim to be the first of their kind with DisplayLink embedded. With a simple USB-to-PC connection, the beamers blast whatever totally boring and equally insignificant chart you're being forced to speak on upside the wall. As for specs, we're left in the dark with regard to resolution (hint: don't set your expectations too high), but the IN3100 series boasts 3,000 to 3,500 lumens and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio while the IN1100 series offers up 2,000 lumens and an 1,800:1 contrast ratio. You can slap the former (starting at $1,499) on your corporate card later this month, but you'll be waiting until early August before nabbing the $1,099 and up IN1100.

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InFocus IN3100 / IN1100 series projectors nab DisplayLink originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DisplayLink monitors are fine and dandy, but what if you're looking to get that PowerPoint presentation even bigger? Enter InFocus' IN3100 / IN1100 series of multimedia projectors, both of which claim to be the first of their kind with DisplayLink embedded. With a simple USB-to-PC connection, the beamers blast whatever totally boring and equally insignificant chart you're being forced to speak on upside the wall. As for specs, we're left in the dark with regard to resolution (hint: don't set your expectations too high), but the IN3100 series boasts 3,000 to 3,500 lumens and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio while the IN1100 series offers up 2,000 lumens and an 1,800:1 contrast ratio. You can slap the former (starting at $1,499) on your corporate card later this month, but you'll be waiting until early August before nabbing the $1,099 and up IN1100.

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InFocus IN3100 / IN1100 series projectors nab DisplayLink originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We originally spotted ASUS' DisplayLink-equipped VW223B back at CeBIT, but now it -- alongside the 20.1-inch VW202B -- is finally available. Both LCDs boast a WSXGA+ (1,680 x 1,050) resolution, 300 cd/m2 brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5-millisecond response time and VGA / USB 2.0 connectors. The USB functionality is being coined EzLink by ASUS, but it's no different than the DisplayLink you've grown to know and love. As per ASUS' apparent internal guidelines, it has completely failed in dishing out pricing information for the freshly available duo, but hey, at least we know they're out there!

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ASUS VW223B and VW202B DisplayLink monitors now on sale originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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