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And while you are at it, we are always looking for great pictures of our customers products on your desktop. Send us pics of your multi-monitor setup, and we'll share them on our blog.

Here's a pic from @supergarv.

DisplayLink Executive Vice President Dennis Crespo was featured today on T4's live videocast on Ustream.tv in an interview with Michael Manna. Listen to the DisplayLink podcast, and other cool tech talks at www.t4show.com.

Multi-monitor enthusiasts and organization pros alike have a cool place to show off their sleek desktop.

Visit the Lifehacker Workspace Show and Tell Pool on Flickr to join thousands of members who have posted their killer desktop setups for a chance to be featured on the Lifehacker website.

Don't know Lifehacker? They are an award-winning daily blog that features tips, shortcuts, and downloads that help you get things done smarter and more efficiently. Lifehacker launched in January 2005, and now ranks as one of the top-linked blogs on the internet according to Technorati.

Fry's have slashed the cost for adding additional monitors to your computer via USB. You can now grab yourself an EVGA UV12 for only $20 after rebate! Visit your local Fry's store today to expand your desktop and increase your productivity!

This price is only exclusively available in store, however check out Fry's Online for more details.

DisplayLink has kicked off the official LGPL Library project, libdlo. The library is an open-source implementation of the DisplayLink USB graphics software, and is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License (GLPL) v2.1.

The library will discover and connect to DisplayLink USB graphics chips and enables developers to support DisplayLink devices on Linux and other platforms.

For a list of products that use DisplayLink technology, please visit http://displaylink.com/shop.


Download libdlo

Most recent released version: libdlo-0.1.0.tar.gz
Working version (git): http://cgit.freedesktop.org/libdlo/

To get a high level view of what libdlo provides, please see the PDF guide

DisplayLink is proud to announce its next generation DL-1x5 chip. Thanks to the new high performance dual core decode engine and DL2 compression techniques, the product supports resolutions up to 2048x1152 all through your standard USB 2.0 cable.

For additional info take a look at our products page.

Today we are proud to celebrate sales of one million. DisplayLink USB graphics chips. A milestone for the company, we are excited about the million of things you can do with multiple displays.

















Here's a list, just for starters:

• Multimedia applications
• Productivity applications
• Twitter, IM, RSS feeds
• Web browsers
• Email clients

Join DisplayLink and customers in Las Vegas at Interop 2009! May 19 - 21 in Booth 2056, DisplayLink will demonstrate its USB graphics technology in a variety of end devices that are great for business productivity and provide easy set up of multiple displays.

USB Universal Docking Stations
USB docking stations use the same peripheral connections as a proprietary dock: video, USB peripherals, audio and Ethernet with the added advantage of using a Universal USB connection (wired or wireless)to the notebook including those without an integrated dock. USB docking stations also create a true hot-desking experience, reduce total cost of ownership, and include an MSI Installer for fast corporate deployment.

USB Monitors
Easily add additional displays to any USB 2.0 enabled PC/notebook or netbook (that's most of them by the way) without the need for any additional graphics cards. Multiple monitors increase productivity. USB monitors reduce power consumption and can be easily daisy chained to add up to six displays.

USB Graphics Adapters (UGAs)
Reuse old displays and add screen real estate to your notebook (we recommend three for the optimal setup for business applications) using an affordable and portable adapter.

USB Projectors
USB graphics make starting and sharing presentations on a large screen a snap.

Don't want to wait until Interop to decide which device to buy? Visit www.displaylink.com/shop to find the perfect product now.

Nanovision Mimo 7" USB Powered LCD Monitors Profiled on Hot Hardware

"DisplayLink support has been showing up in a growing collection of display products, such as monitors, projectors, docking stations, and adapters (such as DVI-to-USB adapters). One of the display types that DisplayLink folks have been talking about for a while now, are small, 7-inch LCD panels--similar in size and shape to a digital photo frame. Such a small-format display could potentially meet the needs of those who seek the extra screen real-estate, but who either can't afford to buy another full-sized monitor or perhaps don't have the room for one. These 7-inch displays could also be the perfect accessory for those who constantly monitor stock or news feeds, or for those who like to keep their IM clients or social-networking feeds close at hand, but not necessarily taking center stage.

We're still waiting for the DisplayLink-powered, small-format displays from Samsung and D-Link--both vendors have promised that their products are on the horizon; in the meantime, the first such displays to hit U.S. shores are from Nanovision in the form of the Mimo UM-710 and Mimo UM-740 displays. Both are LCDs with 7-inches of viewable area that can be set for either horizontal (portrait) or vertical (landscape) viewing. They both use DisplayLink technology to receive video signals from Windows or Mac systems via USB connections; and they both are also USB-bus powered as well, so they don't have power supplies that need to be plugged into wall sockets. They share a number of differences as well, most importantly, the UM-740 includes touch-screen support, while the UM-710 does not. "

Read the entire article here:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/Nanovision-Mimo-7-LCD-Monitors/

Labels: DisplayLink, MIMO, mini monitor, multiple displays

Every so often, along comes something that really inspires our inner geek. Check out the latest twist on making the Apple logo into a second display using the Century USB mini display and DisplayLink drivers at Edsjunk.

Labels: Apple, DisplayLink, Macbook, usb graphics

Check out our partner IOGEAR's cool spring cleaning promo. You could win a DisplayLink enabled wireless USB graphics adapter and have a clutter-free fresh as the Spring breeze desktop. Sweet.

http://www.iogear.com/blog/2009/03/13/start-spring-cleaning-early-with-prizes-from-iogear

DisplayLink USB graphics enabled mini monitor, the Nanovision MIMO UM-710 has been nominated by Engadget for Display of the Year. Cast your vote now.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/16/vote-for-the-2008-engadget-awards/

Labels: displays, engadget, mini monitor, usb graphics

Labels: multi-monitor, multiple displays, TweetDeck, Twitter

Computer enthusiast and all-around multi-task master, Rob, sent us pics from his three DisplayLink USB graphics technology enabled desktops. Check 'em out.

"I have two multi-monitor setups. The first is my desktop which has only 4 monitors because I can't find space for 5. The big two monitors are powered by a dual headed card. The small CRT is for video preview only from my video deck, and the little monitor on top is driven by an EVGA UV Plus+ DVI-USB adapter.

All these monitors are incredibly useful especially in video editing. Video plays on the CRT, and I put all the editing controls, media database, etc on the right-most monitor. That frees up the entire center monitor for the video timeline. The fourth monitor was great as I put all my editing notes on it (you can see them in the picture).

For photoshop: it's very similar. All toolbars, pallets, and docks are on the left monitor, leaving the center monitor free for only my photo. (I'll rotate that monitor if I'm working on a portrait shot instead of a landscape). On my little EVGA monitor, I'll put notes, Adobe Bridge, or a tutorial if I'm trying something new. I've gotten so attached to this setup that I can't work on Photoshop with one monitor anymore.

The second setup is for my laptop. I've got an ASUS VW223B monitor with built-in DisplayLink support. Into the monitor's built-in hub, I plug USB sound, and mouse. This gives me essentially a docking station that fires everything up with a single USB cable - very tidy.

The ASUS monitor doesn't normally go vertical, but I love using vertical monitors for writing or surfing, so I use a Neoflex stand attached to the VESA bracket on the ASUS. This stand is much better as it allows me to rotate the monitor and has a height adjustment. At about $210 for both, it gives me more functionality than monitors $100 more. As you can see in the picture, there's space for at least one more..."


Thanks Rob for showing us your desktop, er, desktops!

Labels: show-us-your-desktop

We recently came across this great picture of Lance Ulanoff, Editor in Chief and VP of Content for PCMag.com, using multiple displays. In today's fast-paced, media everywhere environment, today's busy Journalists, Bloggers and Tweeters are juggling an array of content from many sites and, often, many devices - laptops, desktops, mobile phones and more. Multiple displays is the best way to manage and organize your visual workspace.

Lance thank you for sharing your desktop with DisplayLink.

Labels: multiple displays, pc magazine

DisplayLink is proud to announce HP as a customer, offering both USB Docking Stations and USB Graphics Adapters. Check out these home grown videos about these cool new products here:

HP USB Dock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-kgeOL1DiM

HP USB Docking Station: Lid Closed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2o2leu9458

HP USB Graphics Adapter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPPpf2tbws0

Enjoy!

After the success of the Mac beta program DisplayLink ran last year we are about to start another Beta Testing Program, but this time for Windows users.

DisplayLink's latest software release has undergone a significant overhaul and we want to give some of you exclusive early access to the software to try it out and give us feedback on your experience.

The beta testing program is set to begin on the 24th February 2009, and registration is now open!

If you are interested in participating in this simply register here now, and you will be notified how to obtain an exclusive copy of latest software when the beta program starts.

Labels: 5.0 Beta, Beta Program, Beta Testing

DisplayLink is pleased to announce a new DisplayLink Certified customer, Diamond Multimedia . With their new BVU160 USB graphics adapter most any monitor can easily become a USB display.

Some key features include:

· Resolution to 1600x1200/1680x1050
· Daisy chain for up to six displays
· DisplayLink usability software for easy desktop management
· Saves up to 80% power as compared to multiple graphics cards
· DisplayLink Certified for performance and compatibility

Read the Diamond story here: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Diamond-Multimedia-946951.html.

Do you currently use a USB graphics adapter? If so, tell us what you think and how it has made your visual workspace more productive. Drop a comment here.

Labels: Diamond Multimedia, displays, monitors, usb graphics, USB graphics adapter

Labels: EVGA, Mac Mini, USB graphics adapter

With over a dozen customers having DisplayLink products on display at the show, our presence at the show was quite significant. With all the products on display there were bound to be demos that stood out. Here's our vote for the best DisplayLink USB graphics demos at CES 09.

Sexiest Displaylink Product Demo



This one was a toss-up between the Samsung wireless Sidekick 19" 1360x768 monitor and the LG wireless W2286L 22" 1680x1050 monitor. If there has to be an absolute winner, the nod goes to the Samsung, because of the better presentation and collateral used in the demo. Both monitors use the Realtek radio to provide the WUSB link so should be getting the same throughput. With Asus also showing a WUSB monitor at the show, this will be an interesting space to watch to see how these get adopted in the marketplace.

Best Explanation and Collateral for a Demo

The Asus booth had both a three-screeen Displaylink monitor demo as well as a wireless monnitor demo, and the USB monitor demo had great signage as well as a rolling flash demo and a super-stretched Excel spreadsheet. Congratulations to Asus for showing people how easy it is to connect and display with USB graphics.

Most Impressive/Imposing Demo


At the IOGear booth, the main live demo was a laptop connected to two large 720p TVs using their WUSB-to-VGA adapters. With a single host transmitter they were sending the video signal to both receivers attached to the VGA inputs of the TVs. The TV on the right was running a video as the one on the left had a large Excel spreadsheet and a window that they were moving from one screen to the other. Everyone would at first think the TVs were running a regular video loop like so many of the other TVs on display at CES, only to be surprised when the mouse on the laptop would move a window from one to the other.