DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 r

[Silversurfer]

DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 resolution panels get supported
By James Trew posted Sep 13th 2011 11:26PM



IDF's certainly delivered a few bombshells thus far, but sometimes it's the simpler things that can brighten up your day, like DisplayLink's announcement of its snappily-titled Winstars USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter. Making use of all that extra bandwidth means using TVs as monitors no longer results in battling with a bad case of the jaggies. Running on its DL-3500 chip, the plug-in device will deliver resolutions up to 2560 x 1600, promising ultra-low latency and less of the jittery window and cursor movement which has troubled older products. Gamers will be pleased to hear that there is support for full-screen 3D, as well as both 2.1 and 5.1 channel audio. No word on a release date as of yet, but we're guessing that the estimate of "soon" means that Yanks will see it by Christmastime. Full PR after the break.
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DisplayLink Debuts First USB 3.0 Graphics Adapter at IDF
IDF 2011 San Francisco

PALO ALTO, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DisplayLink, the leading provider of technology for graphics over USB, today at IDF (Intel Developer Forum) demonstrated the Winstars SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter, to easily interface HD displays to PCs.

"Winstars is set to deliver a very well-timed connectivity solution that builds on the inherent performance benefits of SuperSpeed USB 3.0"

Ready for the next generation of Intel® CPUs and USB 3.0-ready systems, Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter incorporates the capabilities of DisplayLink's DL-3500 chip for high-performance SuperSpeed USB virtual graphics.

"Winstars is set to deliver a very well-timed connectivity solution that builds on the inherent performance benefits of SuperSpeed USB 3.0," said Dennis Crespo, DisplayLink executive vice president of marketing and business development. "DisplayLink adds on the ability to stream high resolution video and enriched audio over the common connection and with the Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter, consumers will be able to enjoy a quality PC to HDTV entertainment experience."

The DisplayLink DL-3500 chip gives the Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter the ability to use an HDTV monitor in either mirror mode or extended mode, at resolutions up to 2560 x 1600, with ultra-low latency, smooth window and cursor movement, and full support for full-screen 3D games and video playback. It also features 2.1/5.1 channel audio and auto-sensing hot plug support.

The Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter will soon be available in the United States. For more information visit http://www.win-star.com/eshop/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or http://www.displaylink.com/shop" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

About DisplayLink

DisplayLink Corp develops hardware and software solutions to enable easy connectivity between computers and displays over standard interfaces such as USB, Ethernet and wireless networks. DisplayLink technology is used in dozens of globally branded PC accessories including monitors, universal docking stations, display adapters, projectors, and zero client systems that make expansion of the desktop visual workspace possible, at significantly lower cost and energy usage than traditional solutions.

DisplayLink is ranked the fourth fastest-growing EMEA Company by Deloitte, and was awarded the CES 2011 Best of Innovation Award Honoree in the Enabling Technologies category for its Interactive Networked Graphics for SuperSpeed USB. For more information and product details, visit the DisplayLink Shop and follow DisplayLink on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.

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[cybereality]

That doesn't make sense. How can you play 3D games (even non-stereo) if its not output from the video card. Probably looks like crap.

[Dom]

I think they are talking about world of warcraft or games like that, i bet mostly just for movies. But it must means that there is gonna be 2560x1600 monitors that mirror to another display like a 3dtv. Maybe it does 120hz too.

[DmitryKo]

It's always nice to see HDMI parts with true 340 MHz clock (8.13 Gbit/s of bandwidth) at last, after the HDMI 1.3 specification has been available for only 5 years. (Sarcasm).

As for the mention of 2560x1600 (or 2560x1440) over HDMI, this is totally superficial. All recent display devices capable of such resolutions ( including Dell Ultrasharp 3008WFP, Dell Ultrasharp U3011, HP ZR30w, HP LP3069, HP ZR2740w and Apple 27" LED Cinema Display ) only support them through either dual-link DVI or DisplayPort - which actually lived up to the promise and delivered 8.64 Gbit/s, and is now capable of double the bandwidth to support 2560x1600 in 120 Hz frame sequential stereo.