Kensington Computer Products Group launched two new notebook docking stations and a universal display adapter today – all powered by the DisplayLink DL-195 USB graphics processor. The two new docking stations are the Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet, Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI, while the display adapter is the Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter. All three products allow you to add an external display to your notebook via a single USB connection with resolution support up to 2048 x 1152.

Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet – can turn your notebook into a complete desktop system simply by plugging in a single USB connection. Use the docking station to connect a high resolution display, printer, speaker, and other devices to your notebook – without worrying about plugging and unplugging the devices. Features include:

• Auto-install design makes installation as simple as plug-n-play
• HD screen capable
• 10/100 Ethernet support
• Hot pluggable support
• “Always-on” USB ports charges your devices even when the notebook is shut down
• Front Audio ports and back speaker port lets you connect 2.1 stereo speakers and internet chat headset
• Mini-tower design for smaller footprint
• Supports PCs and Macs although Mac video responsiveness is reduced but functional for everyday computing
• 5 USB 2.0 ports
• DVI, VGA (with DVI to VGA adapter)
• Security cable slot on side panel
• MSRP of $149.99

Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI – is basically the same as the above docking station minus the Ethernet support. The suggested price is $129.99

Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter – allows you to easily add a second display to your notebook/desktop setup via an available USB connection. Features include:

• Up to six adapters can be connected to your computer for up to six additional displays
• Compatible with projectors
• DVI to VGA adapter for up to 2048 x 1152 resolution
• Powered off of USB port – no external power supply required
• Supports PCs and Macs although Mac’s video responsiveness of connected external monitor is reduced by functional for everyday computing
• MSRP of $79.99

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Samsung has two new DisplayLink enabled monitors out – the 18.5 inch LD190G and the 21.5 inch full HD LD220G display. These monitors are ideally suited for notebook systems – making it extremely easy for a user to extend their computer desktop to a larger display through the use of a single USB cable (and the installation of some software). In addition, the two displays are ergonomically designed for easy height alignment with your notebook resulting in comfortable viewing.  Here’s what you need to know about the specs.

For the LD190G:

• 18.5 inch wide display
• 1360 x 768 resolution
• 250cd/m2 brightness
• 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 5ms response time
• 170 degree horizontal viewing angle
• 160 degree vertical viewing angle
• 16.7 million colors supported
• Analog RGB and USB video signal support

And for the LD220G:

• 21.5 inch wide display
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 300cd/m2 brightness
• 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 5ms response time
• 170 degree horizontal viewing angle
• 160 degree vertical viewing angle
• 16.7 million colors supported
• Analog, USB video signal

Via DisplayLink Press Release

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Mitsubishi Electric is now shipping in Japan their new Mitsubishi WIDE LCD display, model RDT201WDL – their first USB PC monitor to feature DisplayLink technology. The RDT201WDL is a 20.1 inch wide-format display with integrated USB display capabilities and a 1680 x 1050 resolution. The display comes with a built-in Ethernet connection and a USB hub that allows users to directly connect USB devices to the monitor.

The RDT201WDL also comes with energy saving features – allowing users to select from three levels of energy usage depending upon their needs. Compared to traditional LCD displays, the RDT201WDL can decrease energy use by up to 36 percent.

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Looking for a convenient way to add additional displays to your PC or notebook? Check out the newly announced Kensington Dual Monitor Adapter featuring DisplayLink’s USB display technology. With the Dual Monitor Adapter, adding a second display is as easy as inserting a USB device. The adapter works for both PCs and Macs and is small enough for mobile users to carry around with ease.

The Kensington Dual Monitor Adapter will work with any DVI or VGA regular or widescreen display and will support widescreen resolutions up to 1440 x 900 and standard resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 32 bit color. You can add up to six additional monitors to a single PC via additional Dual Monitor Adapters.

The Kensington Dual Monitor Adapter is available now for $119.99 and comes with a VGA adapter and USB cable.

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