New LCDs Unveiled at FPD Expo

DisplayLink’s unique video over USB technology is quickly moving toward becoming ubiquitous as it is built into an increasing number of innovative display and dock products.

The newest entries to the DisplayLink-based family of products comes from display manufacturer, Chimei Innolux, who recently unveiled its latest line of monitors at the FPD International 2010 Expo in Japan. The new line features 23.6" and 18.5” LCD panels using the new USB 3.0 interface, and a 15.6" screen using USB 2.0. The displays are powered by DisplayLink DL-165 and DL-125 chips, which gives users an easy upgrade to dual monitor configurations via a single USB connection.

Check out the full range of display offerings from Chimei Innolux here.

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Diamond Multimedia Rolls Out Adapter

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.

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The Latest Fashion Accessory?

The press have been very surprised to see a guy walking around CES with a monitor strapped to his chest. This isn't DisplayLink's attempt at creating the next fashion accessory to be showcased at the Milan fashion show next year, instead it is demonstrating the possibilities of wireless USB monitors.

The monitor was connected to a wireless USB graphics adapter which then communicates with the laptop, allowing you to display content on the monitor, which can be upto 20 feet away from the laptop. The monitor was showing a standard definition DVD to passers by.

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Samsung Showcase Award Winning Monitor for Laptops

Samsung unveiled a new type of monitor at CES, specifically designed for your laptop. The new "Sidekick" monitor has no a stand on the reverse of the monitor, so that the display can sit in line with your laptop screen. This monitor extends your desktop area, and is available in a 19 inch, and 22 inch version. Samsung have shown a wired, and wireless version of this product on the show floor, both of which use DisplayLink's technology.

The product has also be named an honoree in the 2009 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards in the Computer Peripherals category.

See what the press have to say about this new monitor type: CNET | PCWorld | PC Pro

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LG Represents at InfoComm 08

LG showed off it's DisplayLink network display enabled monitors at InfoComm o8 with some interesting demos and this cool 'Daisy Chain' graphic.

Look for the LG Flatronwide L206WU displays in both the US and Europe.

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