EVGA Adds USB Video Adapters to Lineup

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Kensington isn’t the only company bringing a new USB display adapter to market using DisplayLink technology. EVGA has added a pair of USB adapters to its product line called the UV12 and the UV16. The EVGA adapters are XP and Vista compatible only.

The EVGA UV12 supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 or 1440 x 900 widescreen. The UV16 ups the supported resolution to 1600 x 1200 or 1680 x 1050 widescreen. The adapters are stackable and up to four additional displays can be connected via the adapters to one PC. The adapters support mirrored desktop, extended display and a primary display. Exact pricing is unknown, but EVGA says both will retail for well below $100. If that is correct it makes them much cheaper than the Kensington adapter. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Kensington Dual Display DisplayLink Adapter

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For many users out there a second LCD would be a welcome addition to the desktop. The problem is that many notebooks and PCs only have one display adapter and adding a second video card can’t always be done. Kensington has a new Dual Display adapter that makes adding a second display easy.

The adapter adds a second DVI display using USB DisplayLink technology. The adapter is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X platforms. The adapter will support widescreen monitors with up to 1440 x 900 resolutions and standard displays up to 1280 x 1024 both in 32-bit color. The Dual Display Adapter is available now for $119.99. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 06:35:02 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

D-Link Now Shipping DAP-1522 Wireless Bridge

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If your home entertainment system is anything like mine with a PS3, Xbox, satellite box and a Wii all vying for wireless or needing wired LAN connections actually getting them connected can be a pain. Despite the fact that my PS3 and the Wii have built-in wireless connectivity, they can’t run at 802.11n speeds meaning none of my other devices like computers can either.

D-Link has a solution to the problem, of running wires to your electronics and slow internal Wi-Fi adapters. It is now shipping its D-Link Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge. The device is an 802.11n compliant wireless access point/ bridge that has four LAN jacks on it to allow you to connect devices that lack built-in Wi-Fi. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008 12:28:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Audioengine W1 Wireless Audio Adapter Review

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TheTechLounge published a review of the Audioengine W1 Wireless Audio Adapter.

Quote from the review: "Audioengine's stellar A5 "bookshelf" speakers knocked me flat with perfect sound. The fact that this company would trust invisible air tubes over good ol' copper to not screw up their performance is a compelling sign that their new Audioengine W1 is dyed-in-the-wool wireless solution, but I'm hella skeptical. Read more

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cirago Micro Bluetooth USB Adapter Review

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Tweaknews published a review of the tiny Cirago Micro Bluetooth USB Adapter.

Quote from the review: "This USB Bluetooth adapter from Cirago may be one of the tiniest currently on the market, but it performed admirably and exceeded my expectations. Even with the devices in different rooms I had zero connection problems between the adapter and my cell phone. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Belkin N1 802.11n Wireless USB Network Adapter Review

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Today we are checking out the Belkin N1 Wireless USB Network adapter. This is a USB powered 802.11n adapter that connects without requiring any opening of your PC case.

The USB adapter is easy to set up and performs well. If you want to add a desktop or notebook PC to your wireless network without having to crack your case open or you simply don’t have a vacant PCI slot, this is a great option. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:06:02 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Panasonic D-Snap SV-SD870N DAP with 100 Hour Battery Life

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Panasonic announces new D-Snap SV-SD870N SD card digital audio players.

The new Panasonic D-Snap SV-SD870N features ambient noise cancellation and 100 hours of play time on a single battery charge.

The noise cancellation offers 83% cut in the frequency spectrum of 300Hz. Of course a dedicated noise cancellation headset offers more quality, like the new Sony MDR-NC500D, which digitally cancels 99% of ambient noise. Read more

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MAdCatz Xbox 360 HDMI Adapter

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Xbox 360 owners who purchased their console systems before Microsoft began updating them all with HDMI ports need not buy a new system to get HDMI support thanks to MadCatz. MadCatz has announced a new HDMI convertor for all Xbox 360 models.

The convertor kit connects easily to the AV Output located on the rear of the console and uses advanced microprocessor technology to convert the analog signal to a digital HDMI stream. This allows the convertor to output all popular resolutions up to full 1080p. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:05:04 CST | by Shane McGlaun

DisplayLink USB-to-DVI Adapter Review

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Techreport published a review of the DisplayLink USB-to-DVI Adapter.

Quote from the review: "Last year, Samsung released a 19" LCD monitor capable of being hooked up via a simple USB connection. To work its magic, the display uses an embedded video chip made by a company called DisplayLink that works like a sort of self-contained graphics processor. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

DisplayLink and Alereon Announce Wireless USB Graphics Adapter

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DisplayLink and Alereon announced today the world’s first wireless USB graphics adapter. The adapter will allow a PC to connect to nearby standard displays without needing a wire to transmit video.

The reference design created by DisplayLink and Alereon allows PC accessory makers to develop wireless adapters for graphics and similar products. The adapter will be on display at CES 2008 in January. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:15:39 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Impact Acoustics 360-degree rotating HDMI Adapters

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One of the HDTV sets in my house has a base that makes plugging HDMI connectors with larger ends into the ports very difficult. Last time I had to move components I fought the plug for way too long.

Impact Acoustics has a new line of rotating HDMI adapters that would have been a great help to me. There are five different rotating HDMI adapters to choose from and each adapter costs $12.99. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:56:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun

ifrogz Fitz Headphone Adapter for iPhone

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The odd size of the headphone adapter on the iPhone left many of the device's adopters looking for a new set of earphones. Adapters have hit the market since the iPhone launched that allow the use of standard headphones with the iPhone.

The problem is that many of the adapters sell for $10 or more. ifrogz has introduced a new headphone adapter for the iPhone called the Fritz. The adapter is soft and flexible with construction similar to the cord on your headphones or earbuds. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:00:46 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New Sony M2 USB Adaptor

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Sony Europe is caught up in releasing cables and adaptors these days. Today the company announced a M2 memory stick USB Adaptor.

With the Sony M2 USB Adapter you can use the tiny M2 cards on USB ports of your computer.
Sony also introduces a new 4GB M2 memory stick today. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:46:56 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Letus35 Extreme 35mm Lens Adapter for Camcorders

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LetusDirect announced today its new 35mm video adapter that uses prism technology. The adapter allows users to attach standard 35mm SLR lenses to their video cameras. The prism technology flips the image so it is upright for correct recording.

Inside the adapter are high-grade optical achromatic lens, a custom condenser lens, and an improved ground glass element. The adapter results in a film-look bokeh with no vignetting and accurate color reproduction with a 1/2 stop of light loss. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:31:50 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Aztecg HL109 200Mbps Powerline Adapter with Simple Connect

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Aztech Systems Ltd. introduces a new version of its 200Mbps supporting HomePlug powerline network adapter.

The new Aztech HL109E features a "Simple Connect" button. It allows home and office users to pair two or more adapters with an automated security key generation.
Dedicated Quality of Service guarantees interference-free transmission of Data, Video and Voice applications for Triple Play applications such as IPTV. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PSP Digital TV Adapter Hands-on Photos

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Sony announced a digital TV adapter for the Sony PSP in July. The 1seg TV adapter allows users to receive DMB-T TV programming.

AkihabaraNews has published several photos showing the PSP TV adapter in action. As you might expect the quality is great. Read more

Posted on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPhone unlocked with Super Sim Adapter Hack

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Tweaktown as a report detailing the process on how to unlock an Apple iPhone (iPhone now at new low price) with a so called Super SIM module adapter.

Quote from the report: "The whole process took 20 minutes to complete - we will walk you through the process we saw from the undisclosed location hidden in the back streets of somewhere. I was blind folded during transportation to the location, I swear!!

First of all, let me say I am quite aware there are already three methods of iPhone enabling, hacking, modifying or however you would like to put it. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Sep 2007 08:42:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SanDisk Sansa Express DAP Review

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Today we are taking a look at a small but full featured DAP called the SanDisk Sansa Express 1GB. This little player is big on features and has a FM tuner that can record from live radio as well.

The Sansa Express recharges without needing any USB cables, making it very easy to take with you on the road. If you are in the market for a small DAP, the Sansa Express could be just what you are looking for. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:49:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

IOGEAR Announces Receipt of USB-IF cert for Wireless USB Hub & Adapter Kit

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IOGEAR announced today that they are one of the first vendors to receive Wireless USB certification by the USB-IF and FCC certification for an end-user solution. The product is the IOGEAR USB Hub & Adapter kit which is a Certified Wireless USB product guaranteed to be compatible with wired use devices.

The FCC certification of the device ensures that there will be no interference with other wireless signals in the home. The IOGEAR wireless USB Hub & adapter kit uses Alereon’s PHY chip set and Intel’s Wireless UWB Link controller. IOGEAR’s wireless solution allows for high-speed wireless connectivity to existing wired USB devices like printers, scanners, MP3 players and external hard drives. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Tritton SEE2 USB to VGA Adapter Review

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Today we are having a look at a USB to VGA video adapter from Tritton called the SEE2. For those who want a second display buy don’t want to open their computer up to install an additional video card or lack the internal slot required the SEE2 is ideal.

All you need to install this SEE2 USB to VGA adapter is a vacant USB 2.0 port and five minutes. Once done you can extend your Windows desktop easily. Just don’t expect to play video games on the SEE2. Read more

Posted on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:47:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPod Bluetooth Adapter Round-Up

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Blue Tomorrow takes a look at several Bluetooth iPod Adapters for the Apple iPod: AnyCom BluNa, Scosche iPBCK Bluetooth Adapter, naviPlay, Motorola DC-800, GN Netcom Jabra A125S and Motorola Bluetooth Adapter for iPod D650.

Quote from the Bluetooth adapter round-up:
"Bluetooth iPod adapters end this reliance on wires for our music players. By connecting your Bluetooth iPod adapter to your player and the auxiliary input, you can receive seamless play and management of your music, wires-free. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 May 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr