DisplayLink and Diamond Create New Twist on Docking Stations, Combines Mini Display Adapter and USB Hub
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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- DisplayLink USB virtual graphics technology has enabled Diamond Multimedia`s BVUMD3 USB HD Display Adapter Plus to provide plug-and-play capabilities for additional displays to laptop or desktop computers, while providing additional USB ports for peripheral connectivity and giving a new twist to the traditional universal docking station. Using DisplayLink`s USB virtual graphics chip, the DL-165, Diamond`s BVUMD3 USB HD Display Adapter Plus packs a lot into a small 4.0 x 2.6 x .8 inch device. It supports DVI or VGA interfaces, offering high quality digital imaging up to 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1080 (wide) 32-bit True Color resolutions and allows users to mirror or extend the display in any direction. The BVUMD3 can determine the type, resolutions and key features of any display, ensuring a fast and error free setup. Furthermore, it is fully integrated into the Windows operating system and is managed by the Windows Control Panel interface. "DisplayLink`s DL-165 USB virtual graphics chip has enabled us to offer our customers a means to connect multiple monitors to a single device, along with many other multimedia capabilities," says Louis Kokenis, the Product Engineering Manager for Diamond Multimedia. "The BVUMD3 also uses 80% less power than a discrete solution." In addition to the USB graphics adapter, the BVUMD3 provides three DisplayLink USB virtual graphics powered USB 2.0 high speed ports that can be used as a mini universal USB docking station for netbooks, notebooks and Macbook peripherals. "Diamond`s USB HD Display Adapter Plus is another example of USB universal docking stations gaining momentum in the market and how they have unlimited potential to enhance the notebook/netbook computing experience," says Dennis Crespo, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for DisplayLink. "The USB HD Display Adapter Plus offers big productivity and organizational benefits in a small package." Diamond`s BVUMD3 USB HD Display Adapter Plus is available now for $75 from Diamond`s online partners, including Amazon.com, Buy.com, CircuitCity.com, CompUSA.com, NewEgg.com, TigerDirect.com and retail outlets such as Fry`s and Micro Center. About Diamond Multimedia Diamond provides the absolute best quality in advanced graphics, digital television, communications and sound hardware solutions for home and business users, enabling users to create, access and experience compelling new media content from their desktops. Diamond products stand for performance, quality and value. For the past two decades, Diamond Multimedia has been widely recognized as a pioneer in the graphics, sound and communications industries and as a key player in launching the multimedia revolution. Diamond brings multiple technologies together under one convenient brand. Diamond Multimedia is partnered with some of the top technology companies, including AMD, as an ATI graphics provider. Diamond products are available to the public throughout North America and Europe through retailers, resellers and systems integrators, as well as, top technology product distributors. Corporate headquarters are located in Chatsworth, California. www.diamondmm.com About DisplayLink DisplayLink Corp. (www.displaylink.com) is a chip and software company that enables easy, virtual graphics connectivity between computers and displays over standard interfaces like USB, Wireless USB and Ethernet. Its technology is found in dozens of globally branded PC accessories including monitors, docking stations, display adapters, projectors and thin client systems that make it easy to expand the desktop visual workspace at significantly lower cost and power than traditional solutions. For more information and product details visit the DisplayLink Shop and follow DisplayLink on Facebook and Twitter. DisplayLink is a trademark of DisplayLink Corp.Any other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners. Stowe Consulting Kim Stowe, 408-839-8750 pr@displaylink.com or Diamond Multimedia Marla Smith, 818-534-1414 marla@diamondmm.com Copyright Business Wire 2010
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