If you’re looking for a convenient way to “extend” or add another monitor to your PC or notebook, then check out IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA Kit. The kit allows you to add another display to your PC using a wireless connection. Simply connect the included USB adapter to your PC and the VGA adapter to your display and then install the driver software. You can connect a VGA display up to 30 feet away from the PC (with 720p video streaming up to 15 feet away) with the monitor supporting resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 or 1680 x 1050. This is a certified Wireless USB 1.0 compliant device which is normally available for $229.95. IOGEAR is currently offering a 15% discount on the product here.

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Here’s a picture of the HDMI extenders:

Here are the DVI extenders:

Both extenders are available now with the HDMI extender going for $279.95 and the DVI extender going for $69.95.

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Now if you want to use that Wireless USB to VGA card device on your notebook system, you might want to get yourself one of these IOGEAR Wireless USB Cardbus Cards (Model GUWC100) since most (if not all) notebooks have yet to include built-in wireless USB support. IOGEAR also sells an ExpressCard version of the device (model GUWCE100). These IOGEAR Wireless USB cards transform any laptop into a Wireless USB enabled system – allowing you to communicate with other certified Wireless USB enabled devices. Features include:

• Transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
• Secure Wireless Connection
• Multi-path antenna design for better distance and performance
• Up to 10 meter (30 foot) distance
• Complies with Multi-band OFDM UWB 1.0 specification

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If you happen to be a believer in Wireless USB, then you might be interested in this upcoming IOGEAR product – the Wireless USB to VGA Video Card Model GUW2015V. This product connects your computer to a display using Wireless USB. 

All you need to do is install the included drivers, pair the device with the wireless USB enabled computer and then watch your video content on the secondary display. The Wireless USB to VGA Video Card device is a convenient way of extending your desktop space across multiple monitors without having to worry about running additional cables.

Features include:

• Get multi-monitor capabilities wirelessly using Wireless USB
• Use a notebook for viewing multiple displays
• View your computer content on a larger display such as a LCD or Plasma television set

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This is an upcoming IOGEAR device (which has yet to be announced nor named) which is basically an external hard drive/media player. Inside the green chassis is a small portable hard drive which you can use to store all of your latest digital content – everything from music to photos to videos. Bring it with you to your friends or families’ home and then connect it up to your television set to view the content.

On the video side, the device will support most of the popular formats including MPEG-2/MPEG-4/H.264 etc. Storage sizes have yet to be finalized but you can probably expect a 250GB unit to be available sometime in 2008.

The device can be controlled using the onboard buttons or a separate remote control.

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Next up for IOGEAR is their new USB Share Station – model GUIP201. You attach the Share Station to your Ethernet network and to a USB device and then share that device with any computer on the network. The Share Station can share up to 4 USB devices using a USB hub throughout your home and is compatible with external hard drives, flash drives, memory card readers, USB webcams, USB speakers, or USB Multi-function printers.  In fact, you can attach a USB webcam to the USB Share Station and then get yourself a cheap network attached video monitoring system for your home or small office.

The GUIP201 comes with a built in print server which will automatically identify your printer make/model upon connection, and it complies with USB 2.0 specification. Here’s the full feature list:

• Share up to 4 USB devices through your home or office network by connecting to a USB 2.0 Hub
• Wirelessly share your USB devices through your wireless router.
• Share an external hard drive, flash drive or memory card reader with multiple users over your network
• Share a USB webcam over a network
• Enjoy music stored on any networked PC with a USB speaker
• Allows multiple users to share a Multi-Function Printer (MFP) over a network to print,scan, and fax from any networked computer
• Supported protocols:, LPR/LPD, IPP, Raw TCP / JetDirect, DHCP, UPnP
• Supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices
• Works with any home or office Ethernet network

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The Mobile Digital Scribe is IOGEAR’s entry into the digital ink/pen market. The device is the first ever device to capture natural handwriting from any surface and store it away for future use. The electronic pen actually uses ordinary ink refill and writes on any paper (you don’t need to  purchase specially designed paper pads for use with this pen). The Mobile Digital Scribe stores handwritten notes, memos, or drawings and then uploads them to your computer whenever you get the chance. If the Mobile Digital Scribe is directly connected to your computer, handwritten text and images are displayed directly on your computer screen. Features include:

• Write directly into Windows Vista and Office 2007 without the need for extra software.
• Annotate or add digital ink to Microsoft Office applications
• Take notes once and get 2 copies (1 hardcopy and 1 digital).
• Students don’t need to carry their laptops to class, write on paper and upload your notes when you are
  back in the comfort of your room.
• Full editing capabilities allow you to easily modify any note.
• Export notes via JPEG format and share notes with other users via E-mail or Instant Messaging.
• Add your personal signature in Word documents.
• Create sticky notes on your desktop for reminders, to-do’s or phone numbers.
• Write on any paper up to 8 ½ x 11″
• Go to your local stationary store for ink refills
• 12 languages supported (English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Dutch, Italian, German, Portuguese, Swedish and Russian)
• Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista

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Moving up the power ladder, we have the new IOGEAR GearJuice Slim Charger (model GMP4001W6). This ultra-portable device is the perfect power/charging companion to your USB compatible mobile devices. Simply charge the GearJuice Slim Charger and then bring it with you on the road. When your mobile devices are running low on power, connect the Slim Charger and have it power/charge your device. As an example, the Slim Charger is typically capable of charging a cell phone 1 to 2 times before it itself needs a recharge.

Features of the GearJuice Slim Charger include:

• Lightweight and ultra-thin design
• High capacity and reliability
• Works with  most phones and PDAs
• Built-in short circuit, over-charge, and temperature protection
• 5V power supply
• Fits in your wallet, purse, or pocket easily
• USB output
• Rechargeable cycle up to 500 times
• Measures 3.5 x 0.2 x 2.22 inches and weighs 1.5 oz

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You can classify this one in the “Why didn’t someone think of this before?” category. If you have a number of mobile devices with mini-USB connectors, then the IOGEAR GearJuice Rescue Charger is for you. This device takes a single AA battery and provides extra juice to your mobile device thanks to the mini-USB connector. Think of it – how many times has your cell phone or PDA died and you wish you had access to your charger? Chances are, you had a better shot in finding an AA battery than having your charger on hand.

Features include:

• Rescue your cell phone or mobile device from power failure
• Lightweight and compact design
• Uses one AA battery
• Provides up to 15 minutes of additional talk time
• Mini USB output for most USB charging devices
• Built-in overcharge, short-circuit, and temperature protection

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Here is IOGEAR’s latest mouse – the GME229BW6 – otherwise known as the Bluetooth Laser Mouse. The mouse includes a 4-way tilt wheel scroll, 1600 dpi laser resolution, lightweight design, and supports Bluetooth networking. The GME229BW6 uses VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) as the light source which provides 30 times more tracking power than a regular optical sensor.

Features include:

• 4-way scroll
• 1600 dpi laser sensor
• 800/1200/1600 DPI adjustable resolution
• Low power consumption – continuous use for up to 6 months
• Ergonomic and contour design good for both right and left hand users
• Operates on most surfaces without the need for a mouse pad
• Works up to 33 feet from your notebook or desktop
• Power On/Off switch conserves electricity for maximum battery life
• 1 Year Limited Warranty

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Yes – Powerline networking is still around and this time IOGEAR utilizes it to transmit audio from a single source to multiple rooms in the house. The IOGEAR Powerline Audio System allows you to connect three different music sources simultaneously and users can access their favorite music by connecting an amplified speaker to the adapter from any room in the home. Here’s a picture of the docking station with an iPod attached:

Here’s a picture of the audio adapter which is connected to a power socket. You then connect the audio adapter to a set of speakers via the RCA cables.

The docking station comes with an iPod connection, a 3.5 mm input jack, and a set of RCA Left and Right channel inputs which means you can basically connect any kind of audio source to the docking station and share it around the home via your powerline.

The system supports up to 4 Audio Adapters in the home and you’ll even be able to remote control your iPod (controls include play/pause/forward/backward).

Features include:

• Free from expensive and time consuming audio wiring
• Low cost and instant home music system
• Enjoy favorite music anywhere in your home
• Stream favorite music to multiple rooms simultaneously in your office or home
• Connect up to 3 different music sources, such as iPod, MP3 player, CD player, and more
• Remote control your iPod to adjust volume, select song tracks and playlists, and play/pause, with the
  build-in iPod dock
• Easy and intuitive to install and set up
• Up to 990 feet (300 meters) range through powerlines
• HomePlug Powerline Specifications 1.0 backward compliant
• Worldwide compatibility
• Low risk of interference by other RF sources 56-bit DES encryption assures data security Encryption
  done by hardware, with no sacrifice to bandwidth

The package comes with a Powerline Audio Docking Station, a Powerline Audio Adapter, a power cord, 2 RCA to RCA cables, 2 RCA to 3.5mm cables, and 1 – 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable

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Are you trying to connect two HDMI devices together and don’t have a single cable that’s long enough to connect the two – but you do have two shorter HDMI cables that would do the  job if you could somehow couple the two cables together? Well check out the new IOGEAR HDMI Audio/Video Coupler (Model GHDMICPLRW6). The HDMI Audio/Video Coupler ensures 100 percent signal integrity while connecting two cables together up to the maximum distance supported by the source device. Both ends of the coupler connect with type A HDMI female connectors. Features include:

• Gold plated
• HDMI female to HDMI female connectors
• HDMI v.1.3 compliant
• Zero Signal Loss

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This is IOGEAR’s 6.5 foot mini-HDMI 1.3v Audio/Video cable (model GHDMI2002). Use this cable to connect your HD digital camcorders, digital cameras, and other portable digital devices to your HDTV that require a mini-HDMI port. This cable provides mini-HDMI to HDMI support. Features include:

• HDMI 1.3v and HDCP Compliant
• Gas-injected dielectric process for optimum signal strength
• High-density Triple-shielding for maximum rejection of RFI and EMI
• Gold-plated connectors for optimal signal transfer and corrosion resistance
• 1080p/60 Support

There’s also a 9.8 foot (3 meter) cable – Model GHDMI2003

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Here’s IOGEAR’s new 2/4 port Dual-Link DVI KVM/KVMP Switch. The 2 port version is model GCS1782UW6 and the 4 port version is model GCS1784UW6. With this KVM switch, you’ll be able to switch a dual-link DVI monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers with multiple computers at the same time. Both models support 7.1 speaker sharing and is idea for home and small office/home office environments.Features include:

• Dual link DVI-D support – up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
• IOGEAR Display Emulation Technology – the KVM switch remembers the monitor optimum parameters so there’s no loss of settings when booting or switching between computers
• USB 2.0 sharing
• 7.1 surround sound support
• DVI Compatible and HDCP pass through support
• Console Mouse port emulation or by-pass (offers full functionality for programmable mice)
• Support DVI-A and DVI-D
• Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM, USB peripheral and audio ports

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We’ll start our CES 2008 coverage off by taking a look at IOGEAR’s booth at CES 2008.

Here’s the IOGEAR JuiceMeter – a Portable Battery Tester (Model GBT0001W6). The idea is simple enough. Aren’t you sick of having to go through all of your batteries trying to figure out if there’s any “juice” or power left in them? Well with the IOGEAR JuiceMeter, you can easily determine how much power is left in your battery simply by connecting your battery to the device via the negative and positive poles. Features include:

• Lightweight and compact
• Requires no batteries to operate
• Reads AA, AAA, C, D, N, 1.5 Volt, and 9 Volt batteries
• Also reads rechargeable batteries
• Easy to read gauge

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