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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If there’s one problem with today’s notebook systems, it’s the generally under-whelming performance of their graphics subsystems. Graphics vendors usually strike a balance between performance and power consumption – with power consumption often winning due to the sheer fact that you’ve got yourself a mobile device. Well, AMD is looking to change all of that with the introduction of the new ATI XGP Technology. XGP stands for eXternal Graphics Platform and that pretty much says it all. The ATI XGP is designed to be an external graphics solution that connects to your notebook system using an external PCI Express 2.0 connector. The initial launch of the ATI XGP features the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800 Series Graphics solution and delivers features such as:

• ATI Avivo HD technology for smooth HD playback via full hardware acceleration
• Integrated Digital Outputs enable viewing standard and high definition content
• Support for ATI CrossFireX technology multi-GPU capabilities
• Independently powered and cooled external graphics solution
• Enthusiast class graphics performance for notebooks
• ATI XGP with a single ATI Radeon graphics processor and a notebook PC can drive up to 4 displays
• Dedicated USB 2.0 connector enables attachments of TV tuners, Blu-ray devices, etc

So how does this all work exactly? Well when you’re home or in the office, just connect the ATI XGP to your specially designed notebook with PCI Express 2.0 connector and experience high end graphics performance great for multimedia playback and high end gaming. When you need to go on the road, disconnect the XGP from your notebook and work with the integrated graphics on the notebook – allowing you to perform basic activities as well as efficient power management.

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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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