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Gefen adapter gives digital signage HD access with USB port

March 20, 2008

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — A new USB to DVI Graphics Adapter from Gefen offers a way to connect additional digital signage displays to all Windows XP and Vista operating systems, and now for Mac OS X as well.

This tiny adapter allows a plug and play connection of a DVI or VGA display to any USB 2.0 port so users can add digital video displays or projectors to laptops and personal computers for simultaneous video delivery without needing a DVI port. Output video is delivered in the DVI-I format, allowing for either VGA or DVI display compatibility.

The Gefen USB to DVI Graphics Adapter enables users to tweak their video performance, offering a variety of screen resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. These built-in features ensure video performance is of a similar quality as the main display connected through the DVI port.

Users also have the option of having the USB connected display mirror the main display or extend the desktop to provide increased visibility and the ability to view several applications at the same time in a multiple display situation. Testing has shown that up to six USB to DVI Graphics Adapters can be connected to any one personal computer with a reliable delivery of video to all six displays.