Multi-tasking aficionados have a chance to rejoice as DisplayLink and Intel introduced quad monitor support for next generation systems featuring Intel®4 Series Express Chipsets. Quad-monitor technology combines DisplayLink’s USB network display software with the Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family for desktop and notebook PCs, where, the technology outputs images on up to four displays at the same time - two integrated displays plus two DisplayLink (USB) enabled displays.
No extra graphics cards are required, making it easier, faster and less expensive for desktop and notebook users to achieve the benefits of multi-monitor computing. People can rely on a familiar USB interface to simply plug and view in multi-monitor mode, gaining more capabilities and productivity since they can spread several applications over four displays while viewing everything at once.
With DisplayLink USB graphics connection technology, users with PCs based on the Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family can easily connect to external peripherals they need without sacrificing performance, mobility or cost.
The DisplayLink graphics solution supported by the Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family is optimized for Windows Vista Basic and Ultimate Windows Vista Aero where accelerating video playback and high-definition images look more realistic. In addition, DisplayLink is optimized for DVD playback without compromising performance.
“Together with DisplayLink USB graphics technology, PC users now have the added capability to multitask and increase productivity with multiple screen outputs using PCs based on the Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family,” says Eric Mentzer, Graphics Development Group General Manager, Intel Corporation.
The New Status Symbol in Silicon Valley: Multiple Computer Screens
Story by Richard Hart (ABC 7)
Programmers and people in the financial industry have used more than one monitor for years It's the new status symbol in Silicon Valley: multiple computer screens.
Size doesn't matter anymore; it's how many you have. It's the phenomenon of three, and even four computer monitors per person.
Programmers and people in the financial industry have used more than one monitor for years. But lately, it's becoming common for the rest of us. Rhoda Alexander is one of growing number of people who use more than one computer monitor at the same time.
"It helps me tremendously, because typically, in your average day, I might have 15 different files open at the same time." Rhoda is Director of monitor research for analyst firm iSuppli.
"There's a certain amount of jealousy that gets into it," she jokes. "I do have office mates who come by and say, 'Wow! I want your setup!'"
Two developments are driving the boom in multiple-monitors. The first is the arrival of plug-n-play connectors that make it easy to daisy-chain as many as 8 displays at once. One company, DisplayLink, expects the sales of "extra" monitors to grow by 25% this year.
That's largely due to the rise of portable computing. In the coming year, we will buy more notebooks than desktops for the first time. Rhoda Alexander notes that, "35 percent, 38percentof consumers buy a monitor at the time they buy the notebook computer."
We like the portability, but not the small screen.
"I can work on the road in the kind of work that I do. But, oh, what a sigh of relief when I get back to where I have a lot of monitors to spread it out on."
Why not use a single humongous monitor? Ergonomics. Experts say it's not a good idea to keep looking up and down so much, and it's easier on the eyes to have the screens folded in on you. So, you want more than a single monitor. Don't you?
New LG 22-Inch LCD USB Monitor With DisplayLink Technology
LG announced this week the availability of its L226WU-PF 22in LCD monitor with integrated DisplayLink technology.
The monitor features DisplayLink’s DL-160 circuit board, which makes it possible to add up to six extra displays via a USB 2.0 connection, technology that made its first appearance in the 20in L206WU.
“We’re thrilled that LG is rapidly expanding its line of USB connected displays in partnership with DisplayLink,” said Hamid Farzaneh, president and chief executive at DisplayLink. In-Stat research projects that USB network displays will exceed 26 million units and 40 million units in 2010 and in 2011 respectively, and LG is among the key forward-thinking display companies leading this major paradigm shift.”
The L226WU-PF features 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, a 5:000:1 dynamic and 1,000:1 native contrast ratio and a claimed two millisecond response time for grey-to-grey movement of pixels. The display is also equipped with a standard D-Sub and digital DVI connections.
Availability has been confirmed for Europe but pricing had not been confirmed at time of writing.
We had to post this video to give thanks to the crew over at mostlygeek.com. We absolutely love it and we are definitely "Geeking Out!" Be sure to turn up the volume when you watch it and try not to sing along...we dare you.
As the crowds poured in today to the InfoComm - the “Information Communications Marketplace”- where audio and video professionals converge to meet, greet and do business. DisplayLink welcomed visitors with an attention-getting “Walking Demo” showing the simplicity of USB connected displays. Be sure to look out for DisplayLink in the hallway, between North and Central Halls, while at the show. You might be one of the lucky recipients of a USB graphics adapter.
DisplayLink Simplifies Connection to InFocus Projectors
If you haven’t been a victim yourself, you’ve probably been at a meeting where it has happened. Someone is about to do a presentation when they notice they don’t have the right type of display cable or graphics port to connect to the projector. Another good one is where the cable is not a problem, but the screen resolution of the computer is, so people watch and wait while you figure out what resolution a projector will support. Well, through our partnership with InFocus, we have come up with a better way to handle the connection between a computer and a projector.
InFocus now has two projector models that will feature DisplayLink’s USB graphics connection technology. It’s as simple as it sounds. Rather then using another type of cable, users will be able to utilize a simple USB cable to connect their laptop to a projector. Now there’s no fumbling around for the right cable, or messing around with the correct resolution the projector will support.
InFocus projectors supporting the DisplayLink technology will include the InFocus IN3100 and IN1100 series. The IN3100 will be available June 30th for US$1499. The IN1100 will retail for US$1099 and will be available August 8th.
Here are some shots of the Goodway booth.. DisplayLink was in these cool-looking new docks as well as in a number of other devices around the show floor at Computex.
DisplayLink, EVGA bring USB graphics adapters to mass market
PC Perspective.com “The EVGA UV Plus+ is a USB-based video adapter that allows both desktops and laptops with Windows operating systems to extend or mirror their virtual desk space for improved productivity. Yeah, that sounds like a good tag line for a marketing manual but that really is a perfect description of the device.“ http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=555&type=expert&pid=3
Engadget.com “We've heard your cries for USB-to-DVI adapters that don't cost two arms and a good portion of your left leg, and apparently so has EVGA. Announced today with DisplayLink, the company is serving up two new USB graphics adapters (UGAs) in the UV Plus+ family of wares, both of which are hitting resellers as we speak for "well under $100." Both peripherals are designed to play nice in Windows XP and Vista, and while the UV12 supports resolutions up to 1,280 x 1,024 (1,440 x 900 widescreen), the UV16 goes all the way up to 1,600 x 1,200 (1,680 x 1,050 widescreen). Kudos for lowering the bar EVGA, now it's time for everyone else to follow suit.” http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/05/evga-intros-sub-100-uv12-and-uv16-usb-graphics-adapters/
What did she win? • (1) Sony Vaio VGNCR290EAL • (2) Samsung SynchMaster 940ux displays – 19” • (1) HP Office Jet Pro 7680 All in one printer • (2) USB cables to work with monitors
DL: Tell us Sharron, what do you think of your new home office? We absolutely love it! In fact we’ve added THREE additional monitors and we run our entire business from our new office.
DL: That’s great! How has DisplayLink’s multiple display technology helped you to manage your business? Our company, Galaxy Installer, installs, sells and repairs everything from television satellites to home theaters. The new office allows me to scan and email photos of our work experience to potential customers while my husband tracks our inventory, surfs the web and manages our production schedules. It really is the core of our business and it’s so great to be able to manage the status of our business at the same time.
DL: Well congratulations and continue to enjoy the DisplayLink Ultimate Home Office. Thank you! We will!
If you have a DisplayLink testimony that you would like to share with us, please email us at blog@displaylink.com. Please be sure to include your contact information and a brief summary as to how our multiple display technology has evolved your workspace.
We all know that multiple display technology improves the quality of our lives, but did you know that it may actually save your life? Through our partnership with The East Anglian Air Ambulance, DisplayLink is aiding the East Anglian community in support of their ongoing service that covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Two fully medically equipped helicopters (code-named Anglia One and Anglia Two) provide a life-saving resource reaching patients quickly and if required, transporting them to hospital within minutes. This remarkable effort provides air ambulance relief to an area approximately 11% of the total area of England.
DisplayLink’s multiple display technology is an ideal application for EMS dispatchers who simultaneously access information from a variety of systems including: alarm inputs, mobile data systems, time synchronization sources, records management systems and more.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Alan M. Frank, Out-of-Band Access Specialist for OOBAXS.com responsible for broadcasting over Ethernet using Avocent technology to large displays throughout the Interop show floor. For his main command station, he needed to use dual displays to monitor live video streams, music and graphics applications. He tried using systems with dual graphics cards, in addition to DVI converter cables to connect these monitors. Set up proved to be fussy, so he chose to work with DisplayLink graphics adapters, because “It just worked.” To hear his story, watch the video.
Without a doubt, using multiple displays amps up desktop productivity, but that comes with a cost – power. At DisplayLink, we’ve solved that problem using energy efficient USB graphics technology. We’ve been running an internal test here at the Interop show where we do a side by side power consumption test.
System one (left) features one dual output graphics card running two displays. System two (right) is using a USB graphics adapter and an integrated graphics chip to drive two displays. On average system one runs at about 80 watts of power, while system two clocks in at under 50 watts.
Less power equals a greener environment, a longer lasting PC and an overall cost saving that could really add up. Thanks DisplayLink.
Only half-way through the day one of Interop 2008, IT managers are feeling the love for DisplayLink USB graphics enabled docks, monitors and adapters.
One friendly visitor said, "I come to this show every year and there are usually a couple of really interesting things that make it worth the trip - this is one of them."
Others simply say, "that's cool" or "I love it". We agree.
Only half-way through the day one of Interop 2008, IT managers are feeling the love for DisplayLink USB graphics enabled docks, monitors and adapters.