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Saturday, December 20, 2008

DisplayLink Customer Doubles Up On LG USB Displays

"I heard of the LG USB Monitors by word-of-mouth. We provide two monitors per employee, as we are very well aware of the productivity increased that an additional monitor brings. We were very impressed in how easy it was to set up and get going. Also, the clarity of the LG USB monitors far surpassed the non-USB Dell ones we had in-house. In addition, the SW that manages the USB monitors makes the multi-monitor experience nicer and intuitive."
IT Manager, Silicon Valley, CA

Friday, December 12, 2008

Dynadock is Universal, Easy to Support

DisplayLink today received another customer testimonial, this time highlighting the benefits of the Toshiba Dynadock universal docking station. We just had to share:

The University buys the computers and peripherals indirectly from Toshiba. We have different notebook models ranging from high to low end. When docking or port replication was a requirement the Dynadock was the best choice for us, due to two reasons: the Dynadock works with every single notebook as they connect via USB, and therefore, very convenient, as well as they are much more affordable than a proprietary docking station.

The Dynadock is very easy to use, USB plug-and-play. We rolled-out 50 units, and IT support required less than five minutes per unit and desk to deploy.”

Stephen Batie, Computer Equipment Support, The Open University

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Happy Customer Cites Easy Set Up

“DisplayLink technology has not only solved my immediate issues but is shaping my new business, too! Our newly-hired head of finance requested to have at least two monitors plugged into his laptop computer. He had previously worked on multiple monitors, but needed the mobility of a notebook. A quick search on the Internet brought me to DisplayLink and from its online shop, we bought two USB monitors from ASUS.

Compared to conventional VGA/DVI monitors, the product is so easy to use. You just need to download the drivers and the screens are on! No worry about graphics cards, etc. Indeed USB plug-and-display. I was aware of the benefits of multiple-monitors, but not of how easy they could be to set up. Thanks to DisplayLink I am now planning to include this technology in other areas of the business, such as security. Multiple monitors are a wonderful tool to increase employee efficiency by spreading out tasks onto different monitors or by displaying applications which need to permanently run. Thank you DisplayLink!”


Tricia Sabatini, VP Administration, Staten Island Terminal LLC, NY

Friday, November 14, 2008

Get Schooled in DisplayLink

InFocus, the first company to deploy DisplayLink USB graphics enabled projectors that connect in a snap, introduced a new classroom version of their projector.

The InFocus IN3104EP digital multimedia projector provides classroom presenters with a bright of 3500 lumens with a 2000:1 contrast ratio and the true-to-life colors of DLP® with BrilliantColor™ technology. This XGA native projector features DisplayLink content-over-USB for fast setup and the subtle sophistication of LiteTouch™ control to stealthily blend into your classroom.

For more information visit the InFocus product page at: http://www.infocus.com/Products/Projectors/IN3104EP.aspx.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

DisplayLink USB Graphics on YouTube

Many DisplayLink partners and customers have shared their interpretation of the benefits of USB graphics on YouTube. Here are some worth checking out:

ASUS EzLink
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=deLVOlf0rVY

EVGA UV Plus+ Commercial Contest
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbEzIO-TDc
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl5lK654xa4
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=g2t-dlscIug
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bf4n-o9_jxU
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cbTO-yQF0B0

Friday, November 7, 2008

DisplayLink Rocks Windows 7

When Windows 7 begins shipping to customers, DisplayLink Corp. plans to be ready to support it.

Innovators at DisplayLink have started working on driver development for Windows 7, aiming to ensure that the next-generation of DisplayLink-enabled monitors, adapters, docks and projectors will be compatible with Windows 7-based PCs.

Here's what Microsoft had to say:


“DisplayLink is a valuable partner in ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for customers connecting multiple monitors to Windows PCs via USB,” said Gary Schare, Director of Hardware Ecosystem Product Management at Microsoft Corp. “Microsoft is excited by DisplayLink’s early work to ensure compatibility with Windows 7.”

Monday, October 20, 2008

Mac OSX Drivers Released

Today Mac users can enjoy DisplayLink OSX Version 1.0 released drivers, allowing their Intel-based Macs, like the Macbook Air, to work with USB enabled monitors, docks and adapters. Now adding an additional display (or more) to the system will be faster, easier and more affordable than ever.

Beta drivers have been on the DisplayLink site for months and the released version features the following improvements:
  • Better 2D performance
  • Bug-fixes like support for sleep/resume, better compatibility with “Parallels”, and improved support for Fast User Switching
  • Increased stability

To download the latest driver or get more detail visit http://www.displaylink.com/downloads.html.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Vote DisplayLink as Most Respected Semiconductor Company

Each year the GSA recognizes leading semiconductor companies at its annual Awards Dinner Celebration being held December 11th. DisplayLink has been nominated this year as the Most Respected Semiconductor Company.

We believe that DisplayLink technology is likely to become a standard in the industry, therefore, making DisplayLink worthy of the title of GSA’s 2008 Most Respected Semiconductor Company.

In the last year, DisplayLink has garnered high-profile customers (EVGA, Samsung, Sony, LG, Infocus, IoGear, Kensington and Toshiba and more) who have developed a vast array of products including, monitors, docking stations, adapters, and projectors. In addition, Intel and DisplayLink announced a partnership to optimize quad monitor computing performance on Intel® 4 Series Express notebooks and desktops. On top of that, DisplayLink has proven its technology is best for productivity as well as the environment, using up to 80% less power than discreet multi-display solutions.

If you agree that DisplayLink's momentum makes us the best pick for Most Respected Semiconductor Company, cast your vote before October 13, by visiting http://www.gsaglobal.org/awardsdinner/2008/vote.asp.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

DisplayLink & EVGA Hit Laptop Magazine

There's no easier way to add an additional display than a USB graphics adapter. Well, of course we think that. But we chose to put our money where our mouth is and tell that story to the world.

Check out the new EVGA UV Plus+ and DisplayLink ads in the October issue of Laptop Magazine.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Multi-Display Goes Wireless


To the delight of those who relish a clean desktop, IOGEAR has introduced a wireless USB graphics adapter and Kensington unveiled a new Wireless USB docking station.

Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station
Why deal with plugging and unplugging your USB peripherals each time you want to use them? Simply connect all of your USB devices and external monitor into the Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station and gain quick access to them from your Wireless USB enabled notebook. No need to waste time getting yourself connected-print, access a hard drive and use your external monitor in seconds.
The Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station (model number 33920) is available now on the Dell website for $219.

IOGEAR GUW2015
Don’t care about your messy desk? Well the new IOGEAR adapters are also great for transmitting 720p video, presentations, spreadsheets and more across the room to standard displays, projectors and even HDTVs.

The IOGEAR GUW2015V is expected to be available in October 2008 for $229.95 (MSRP) from all major catalog and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Intel Demos Quad Displays at IDF



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.

Monday, August 18, 2008

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?

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

MacBook Pro With Quad Screens


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.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVYAycUKG4Q


For complete access to the article posted by mostlygeek.com, please follow the link below.

http://www.mostlygeek.com/2008/06/22/multiscreen-macbook-pro/

Monday, June 23, 2008

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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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

DisplayLink Walks the Floor at InfoComm 08


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.

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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.

Monday, June 9, 2008

DisplayLink on the floor at Computex 2008!





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.

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