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Hey, it's the Wireless Multi-Touch Pad from Iogear, a multitouch wireless touchpad for the PC. The 2.4GHz peripheral lets you control your computer up to 33 feet, using single and two-finger touch gestures. The pad also has right and left click functionality and six hot keys for tasks like volume and home. The plug-in is available now for $80. Double tap for the PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012iogearWireless Multi-Touch PadWirelessMulti-touchPadTue, 10 Jan 2012 11:24:00 EST<![CDATA[IOGEAR's Wireless 3D Digital Kit streams the third-dimension in 1080p, ships soon for $380]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/iogears-wireless-3d-digital-kit-streams-the-third-dimension-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/iogears-wireless-3d-digital-kit-streams-the-third-dimension-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/iogears-wireless-3d-digital-kit-streams-the-third-dimension-in/#commentsIt's like the company's CES-launched GW3DKIT, but with a dash of "HD," a spit shine and a realistic shipping date. IOGEAR's GW3DHDKIT has just been revealed to 3D-lovin' content watchers the world over, with the Wireless 3D Digital Kit consisting of a transmitter and receiver with connections that enable it to stream standard, HD or 3D resolution content from one or two HDMI-enabled devices. We're told that it doesn't require a line-of-sight placement to deliver uncompressed 1080p, and 3D / 5.1 material can also be slung from up to 100 feet away. To add a second room, one HDTV can connect directly to the transmitter's loop-through (local) port, while a second HDTV simultaneously receives content via the wireless receiver; there's even an Infrared (IR) pass-through that allows user control over source devices that are hidden away in a different location. It'll ship before the year's end for a total of $379.95, but we'd probably wait for a couple of reviews before tossing in an order -- we've seen wireless HD let us down before, and that's a lot of change to throw on something that's still unproven.

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IOGEAR's Wireless 3D Digital Kit streams the third-dimension in 1080p, ships soon for $380 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR USB Sharing Station connects to WiFi, cuts the cord on four of your devices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR has just revealed one wireless keyboard to rule them all, and it's aptly (albeit not creatively) named the Multi-Link Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad, or GKM611B for short. While the device's name is unwieldy, it does have quite a few slick features, particularly the ability to mate with six separate Bluetooth devices up to 30 feet away, customizable hotkeys, and a relatively svelte curb weight of 1.9 pounds. In the redheaded-stepchild department (though nothing against stepchildren, or redheads for that matter), the company also debuted the new 2.4GHz Wireless Compact Keyboard (aka GKM681R), which we feel safe to say got its moniker courtesy of a diminutive 10.25 x 4.4 x 1-inch profile. In spite of the bantam size, the 'board packs an optical trackball and 16 dedicated hotkeys. For those in the market for such things, the Bluetooth model goes on sale in late Q1 for $79.95, and the 2.4GHz offering will cost just $59.99, which is quite a bit cheaper than the ouftit's other compact keyboards.

Gallery: IOGEAR Bluetooth Keyboard GKM611B

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IOGEAR drops two new wireless keyboards, one with Bluetooth originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR GW3DKIT wireless 3D media kit banishes your components to the closet originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: IOGEAR's GKM571R and GKM581R HTPC keyboards

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IOGEAR rolls out two trackball-equipped HTPC keyboards originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: IOGEAR CES 2010 lineup hands-on

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IOGEAR wireless HD system and other goodies hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen a few devices that put your existing USB external hard drives on home networks, but IOGEAR's latest contraption does that crowd one better. The 4-Port USB Net ShareStation (shown left) enables everyone with access to a local network to access four USB devices (HDDs, printers, scanners, drink coolers, etc.), and moreover, that access can be cord-free if the hub is plugged into a wireless router. In other news, the outfit has revealed the 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch (shown right), which it describes as the "only automatic printer switch compatible with Macs and PCs." Both devices should be scattered across office supply stores by the end of this month for $99.95 and $39.95, respectively.

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While wireless USB hasn't exactly, um, taken off, there's definitely still some promise here. We swung by the USB-IF's booth today at CeBIT in order to have a look at a new single-chip Fujitsu Siemens' solution along with IOGEAR's recently released Wireless USB Audio / Video Kit. The former is mostly a European version of the Wisair Wireless USB Display Adapter Set, and while the latter seemed to work perfectly fine in the demo, the resolution was decidedly not 1080p. Nowhere close, actually. We reckon this stuff will get some real traction if and when two things happen: 1) the industry embraces it and begins embedding it into products (no one likes dongles, sorry!), and 2) when prices fall to reasonable levels. Can we get somebody on that, or what?

Gallery: IOGEAR Wireless USB Audio / Video Kit, more wireless USB eyes-on at CeBIT

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Based on the fact that this kit contains connectors for stereo audio, VGA and Wireless USB, we're inclined to believe that this here product is actually a renamed version of the Wireless USB to VGA kit we caught wind of last year. Even if not, however, this will help you stream content at up to 720p over VGA for 30 feet sans wires, and it's fully compatible with Windows XP and Vista. The bad news? The price has increased by around $50 since last mention, with the latest report suggesting a $349.95 sticker and a March ship date.

Update: The Wireless USB Audio / Video Kit allows users to stream both audio and video content. It provides HD streaming at resolutions up to 720p and supports stereo sound, while the Wireless USB to VGA Kit supports only video.

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If you've got a slew of systems, a pocket full of cash, and a lot of work that needs to get done, then IOGEAR might have a little something that you're interested in. Enter the company's new GCS1784 4-Port Dual Link DVI KVMP switch, a fairly robust system that allows you to control all four of your gaming / science-calculating / video editing / email-sending machines simultaneously. The device features 7.1 audio, video resolutions up to a whopping 3840 x 2400, and the company's patent-pending "Display Emulation Technology," which apparently remembers your monitor's preferences so you don't have to. The GCS1784 is $799.99 and available now.

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Just in time for CEDIA, IOGEAR's Wireless USB to VGA Kit has received passing marks from the USB Implementer's Forum, so you can rest assured that the $230 kit will play nicely with any other USB gear you have now or may get in the future. You can expect to see the wireless duo on shelves in October, so Windows XP and Vista users with a free USB port can cut the cord, clean up the rat's nest of cabling and start beaming 720p signals around the living room or conference room -- just mind the 30-foot limit. Full release after the break.

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Just in time for CEDIA, IOGEAR's Wireless USB to VGA Kit has received passing marks from the USB Implementer's Forum, so you can rest assured that the $230 kit will play nicely with any other USB gear you have now or may get in the future. You can expect to see the wireless duo on shelves in October, so Windows XP and Vista users with a free USB port can cut the cord, clean up the rat's nest of cabling and start beaming 720p signals around the living room or conference room -- just mind the 30-foot limit. Full release after the break.

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IOGEAR's DVI Net ShareStation networks one display for multiple users originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite the best attempts of computer manufacturers, most of us still need two computers to make it through the week: perhaps a laptop for the daily grind and a desktop for transcoding h.264 files... whatever works for you. IOGEAR is looking to cash in on this trend with its new USB Laptop KVM Switch, which, unlike traditional KVMs, allows you to use your laptop's keyboard, mouse and display to control a second computer over USB. Setup couldn't be simpler, with a USB 2.0 plug on each end of the widget, and a USB port in the middle for hooking up to printers or external drives and such. You can drag and drop files between environments, and obviously switch on the fly between the two computers. Only trouble is that it only works with Windows operating systems -- no cross-platform switching -- and it'll run you a steep $130.

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IOGEAR's USB Laptop KVM Switch provides your portable with impressive new powers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wireless VGA? Been there, done that. Wireless USB to VGA? Hello, IOGEAR. Said outfit has just revealed the world's first Wireless USB to VGA kit that enables users to extend or clone their desktop to another monitor sans wires. Certified by the USB-IF, this unit enables any machine with a spare USB port to stream video to a TV or projector with resolutions as high as 720p. So long as your USB dongle is plugged into your machine and the VGA adapter is connected to a display, you'll be good to go within a 30-foot radius. According to IOGEAR, the product is only compatible with Windows XP 32-bit or Vista 32- / 64-bit, but those with no qualms about that can grab one next month for $229.95. Full release after the jump.

Update: IOGEAR pinged us to say that it's still waiting on USB-IF approval, though that should hopefully go down soon.

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IOGEAR's Wireless USB to VGA kit extends your monitor sans wires originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR unveils new HDMI switches and DVI / HDMI extenders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With all the hoopla around the iPhone 3G, the finger has taken center stage as the input device of choice on the go. However, last week's column on the prospects of the Livescribe Pulse was actually the penultimate one on the subject of smart pens -- at least two alternatives have entered the market. Both are based heavily on reference designs from Israeli companies that have taken a different approach than Livescribe.

Rather than relying on a camera to read small dots on special paper, these pens work with practically any paper. And unlike the bulky Pulse with its ostentatious display, they are practically indistinguishable from normal pens and both come with software that can do a decent job of converting handwriting to text. The tradeoff is that some of the electronics have been offloaded to a small receiver that must be positioned on the paper, creating a two-piece solution.

IOGEAR's Mobile Digital Scribe, powered by Pegasus Technology, is a follow-on from a similar earlier product that required that the receiver be tethered to the PC. The Scribe can still function this way. In fact, when connected to a PC, the pen can be used to scribble (presumably for quick doodles, otherwise why not just use the keyboard?) just as its tethered predecessor could. Writing appears on an on-screen note that appears as soon as the writer begins to write, and the software can have these pages "float" on the screen as sticky notes..

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Switched On: More options for getting from scribble to screen originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh yeah, we've seen dedicated battery pack extenders for a plethora of the most popular gizmos, but IOGEAR's looking out for the run-of-the-mill crowd with its GearJuice Rescue Charger. Essentially, the wee device accepts any 'ole AA cell, and upon plugging it into your mini-USB-equipped PDA / mobile / DAP / fish tank, it provides an infinitesimally small boost of power. Okay, so it's said to give you an extra 15 minutes of talk time, but we'd probably go in with even lower expectations just to be safe. It's available now for $11.99 (battery not included).

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IOGEAR's AA-powered GearJuice gives you 15 more minutes to yap originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 May 2008 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not exactly hurting for wireless, USB-sharing options right about now, but when it comes to devices that let us yank another cable from our desk, we're all for a bit of excess. This latest one comes to us from IOGEAR, which opted for the sharing-over-network method with its new Net ShareStation. Like other similar devices, this one plugs straight into your router (wireless or otherwise) and, in this case, accommodates up to four USB devices of your choice, although you'll need to provide your own AC-powered 4-port USB hub if you plan to use more than one device with it. If that last rather lame detail isn't a deal-breaker for you, you can get your hands on this one now for $80.

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IOGEAR rolls out USB-sharing Net ShareStation originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 May 2008 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR intros Dual-Link DVI KVMP switch alongside two others originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR intros USB 2.0 external DVI video card originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Granted, we've cast our glances upon DVI Extenders before, but IOGEAR's latest comes in just south of the magical $500 price point and is apt to warm the hearts of digital signage professionals everywhere. The simply titled DVI Video / Audio Extender Kit consists of a pair of DVI units, a local transmitter and a remote receiver, which owners connect with a CAT5e / 6 Ethernet cable. You'll also find an analog 3.5-millimeter jack for hooking up stereo speakers, and the three-year warranty should help you rest easy all the while. Available as we speak for $499.95.

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IOGEAR extender takes DVI signals 100-feet over CAT 5e / 6 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you need a handy way to tote around your digital movie collection, and can overlook the aesthetic criminality of this product, IOGEAR's Portable Media Player maybe, just maybe, could be meant for you. The $350 unit can play back standard def videos and upconvert them to 720p over its component outputs -- or just sacrifice quality altogether and output over composite. There room for 50 hours of "DVD-quality video," which we're guessing means about 120GB of storage, but we're still waiting for word on codec support. Obviously without a screen you won't be watching any of this stuff on the go, but if none of that deters you, the unit is available now.

Update: Codecs include AVI, DivX, XviD, MP3, MPEG-2 and so forth, and the capacity is indeed 120GB.

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IOGEAR's Portable Media Player skips the whole "portable" part originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you need a handy way to tote around your digital movie collection, and can overlook the aesthetic criminality of this product, IOGEAR's Portable Media Player maybe, just maybe, could be meant for you. The $350 unit can play back standard def videos and upconvert them to 720p over its component outputs -- or just sacrifice quality altogether and output over composite. There room for 50 hours of "DVD-quality video," which we're guessing means about 120GB of storage, but we're still waiting for word on codec support. Obviously without a screen you won't be watching any of this stuff on the go, but if none of that deters you, the unit is available now.

Update: Codecs include AVI, DivX, XviD, MP3, MPEG-2 and so forth, and the capacity is indeed 120GB.

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Remote desktop clients are great for those one-in-a-million scenarios when your computer is working well enough to connect to the internet and run a remote desktop app, but still requires technical assistance. In contrast, IOGEAR gives IT types full control from boot with the spendy-but-useful PCPortal GCN1000. The internet-connected KVM switch is completely hardware-based, meaning the computer you're controlling needs no working operating system to be taken control of, and IT people have about as much control over the remote PC as they would if sitting directly in front of it. You can also plug the GCN1000 into regular KVM switches to manage multiple computers remotely, as well as use the Virtual Media port to give remote users data straight from whatever's plugged into the USB port. Unfortunately, all this hotness comes at a cost: the GCN1000 is available now for $500.

[Via Blast]

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IOGEAR's PCPortal remote desktop KVM is a little less virtual originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Nanotech Project]

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EPA fines IOGEAR $208,000 for making unverified claims about germ-resistant mice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not sure how many of you were so hopelessly addicted to the IOGEAR Digital Scribe that you clamored for a mobile version, but the company has somehow heard your cries and duly provided. Just like big brother, the Mobile Digital Scribe comes in two parts: the pen itself, which uses ordinary ink in addition to transmitting your doodled masterworks, and the USB receiver, which has been shrunken in size and given a detachable mini-USB cord. The receiver also now has enough memory to hold up to 50 pages of scribblings, which you can download back to your PC for OCR later. Interestingly, you'll pay a $30 premium over the original Digital Scribe for all these hot new features -- we suppose no one at IOGEAR has used one of these to sketch out a demand curve, eh?

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IOGEAR's Mobile Digital Scribe lets you ignore digital pens on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR demonstrates WUSB Graphics Adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like SRS Labs has found yet another outlet for its sound-enhancing technology, with the company today announcing that it's signed up IOGEAR as its latest partner. What's more, it seems that IOGEAR isn't wasting any time in getting its first piece of gear out the door, as it's also taken the opportunity to introduce its new Bluetooth Audio Transport device, which promises to "dramatically improve the audio performance of content played on any Bluetooth-enabled audio device." The unit also boasts a microphone to let you get in some SRS-enhanced calling, and it should last you around six hours before it needs a recharge. If that's enough to get you to ditch your current headset, you should be able to grab one of these right now for $80.

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IOGEAR intros SRS WOW-equipped Bluetooth Audio Transport originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like SRS Labs has found yet another outlet for its sound-enhancing technology, with the company today announcing that it's signed up IOGEAR as its latest partner. What's more, it seems that IOGEAR isn't wasting any time in getting its first piece of gear out the door, as it's also taken the opportunity to introduce its new Bluetooth Audio Transport device, which promises to "dramatically improve the audio performance of content played on any Bluetooth-enabled audio device." The unit also boasts a microphone to let you get in some SRS-enhanced calling, and it should last you around six hours before it needs a recharge. If that's enough to get you to ditch your current headset, you should be able to grab one of these right now for $80.

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IOGEAR intros SRS WOW-equipped Bluetooth Audio Transport originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR intros USB-IF certified wireless USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, "back to school" isn't exactly a phrase that brings a smile to most students, but IOGEAR is hoping to get you a bit more jazzed up than usual about the fall semester with a new duo of products. Following the Digital Scribe, the firm has now unveiled a 4GB Flash Wallet Drive and 3-in-1 Wireless Phaser Presentation Mouse to presumably help you with your studies. The uber-thin wallet drive ($69.95) measures in at just 3-millimeters thick and ought to hold quite a few research papers, while the wireless mouse ($59.95) combines a laser pointer and track ball to aid you in making those presentations go as smoothly as possible. Both products should already be available at your campus store or nearby big box retailer.

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IOGEAR's presentation mouse, 4GB wallet drive ready for class originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen quite a few digital pens come and go -- and just like several other models relegated to history's dustbin, IOGEAR's Digital Scribe is a two-part affair consisting of an "ordinary" pen that tracks your movements and sends data to a USB receiver. Unlike those others, however, the Digital Scribe doesn't require any special tracking paper to do its thing, and it's got one huge ace up its sleeve: it's cheap. At $99, those of you brave enough to take the Vista plunge can unlock all those tablet features without breaking the bank, and the three of you who write faster than you type can doodle away at meetings. We still lose too many pens to drop a Benny on one of these things, but at least the tech is getting more accessible. Available now, according to IOGEAR.

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IOGEAR's Digital Scribe lets you ink up any PC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR already has more KVM switches to its credit than most, but it looks like the company has managed to find a bit more room for improvement, today introducing its new MiniView Micro DVI PS/2 model. As you may have surmised, this one will let two computers share a DVI monitor (at up to 1600 X 1200 and 60Hz) along with a PS/2 mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, and a set of speakers. To switch between computers, you simply press the small button that can be placed on your desk, leaving the remaining jumble of cables free to be discreetly tucked away. If that sounds like the KVM switch for you, you can grab one now for $160.

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IOGEAR intros MiniView Micro DVI PS/2 KVM switch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR has just released the GHDMIAS4 4-port automatic HDMI switch, which takes four of your favorite HDMI inputs and pares them down to one output. It has automatic sensing to switch to an input when a new source is turned on, or you can use the remote with discrete buttons. The switch supports 1080p and HDMI 1.3, is HDCP-compliant, and ships now for $189.95, including a bonus 6-foot HDMI cable.

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IOGEAR releases 4-port HDMI switch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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