Items tagged with Gefen
Intel's Thunderbolt I/O port is the buzzword right now, but DisplayPort still has a long life ahead of it. Gefen has stepped up with a new dual-link DVI to Mini-DisplayPort, which is designed to work with many of today's new monitors that utilize mini-DisplayPort. Most legacy laptops only support DVI, but if you buy a new monitor (like the ones from Apple), you'll need an adapter just like this to make the two play together. The dongle supports resolutions as high as 2560x1600, and it's good to use with both Windows and Macs. It comes equipped with a USB port that powers the device and is used for field upgrades, and it can be pre-ordered starting today for $199. Gefen Connects any Computer using...
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Wireless HDTV has been floundering around for years now, and it still hasn't caught on like HDMI, 3D or smartphones have. But that isn't keeping Gefen from producing more and more products for home cinema owners who are tired of the wires. Utilizing a new 60GHz technology, the GefenTV Wireless for HDMI promises to be the first uncompressed method of 1080p (Full HD) wireless connectivity for up to 30 feet in distance. The device joins three other wireless HDTV products from the company, but this one (which is now shipping) taps into SiBEAM's chip that enables HDMI extension supporting full HD resolutions at 1080p. Basically, this box allows an HDMI source to send its signals to an HDTV without...
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KVM switches are one of the most underrated PC accessories on the market, hands-down. Not too many average consumers need one, but they are a miracle-worker for those with multiple machines and screens. Gefen is looking to step up the tried-and-true KVM with the introduction of the next generation 4x1 KVM DVI DL Switcher, which is actually far less complicated than its lengthy model name would lead you to believe.The new version of the device supports the connection of one display using either single or dual link DVI, giving the user more flexibility while supporting resolutions up to 3840x2400. There's even internal EDID management in order to keep you from having to reboot whenever you switch...
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