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Cables To Go Announces Wireless USB to VGA Kit
Connect a computer to a remote display up to 10 metres away for simple connectivity in conference rooms and classrooms
Telford, 11 April 2009 - Cables To Go, a leading provider of high-performance cabling and connectivity solutions, today announced a wireless VGA solution for connecting a computer to a monitor or projector. The TruLink™ Wireless USB to VGA Adapter Kit, certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), enables users to wirelessly display video content from a computer to a remote monitor, projector or television up to 10 metres away.
The Wireless USB to VGA Adapter Kit utilizes Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology, which provides a highly secure wireless connection ideal for classroom or conference room presentations or to display content from a laptop to a home entertainment system. It is based on the Wireless USB industry standard for compatibility with other Wireless USB products.
"We have seen a huge demand for a wireless VGA solution in training, classroom and conference room settings where customers want simple connectivity from anywhere in the room that easily supports multiple users," said Bill Diederich, president of Lastar, parent company of Cables To Go. "The Wireless USB to VGA Adapter is a demonstration of Cables to Go's ability to provide quality connectivity solutions that are both wired and wireless."
Additional features of the Wireless USB to VGA Adapter Kit from Cables To Go include:
- Transmit high-resolution UXGA and WSXGA video up to 10 metres.
- Wireless display connection can be shared by up to six computers.
- Video streaming up to 720p resolution.
- Supports extended desktop and dual monitor screen modes.
- Supports native mode for playback of high-resolution video.
The Wireless USB to VGA Adapter kit is based on chipsets from Realtek and DisplayLink, which provide premium performance and reliability.
"Cables To Go's Wireless VGA Adapter is an innovative and very promising product that brings exciting new functionality, performance and ease of use to consumers," said Frederic Battaglia, director of marketing at Realtek. "The Wireless VGA application showcases the many strengths of Wireless USB and the underlying ultra-wideband radio technology, leveraging the wired USB ecosystem and providing high wireless data rates."
The TruLink Wireless USB to VGA Adapter Kit will be available through Cables To Go partners in June 2009 and will be on display at Channel Expo in Booth 453 at the NEC in Birmingham. For more information about Cables To Go please visit www.cablestogo.co.uk.
About Cables To Go
Cables To Go is a division of Lastar, Inc, a leader in computer, datacomm and audio/video connectivity solutions since 1984. The company delivers connectivity products renowned for quality, value and innovation. Cables To Go uses premium components and the latest technologies to maximise cable performance and ensure compliance with industry specifications for each cable and its designated application. For more information regarding Cables To Go, visit www.cablestogo.co.uk.
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For more information about Cables To Go contact:
Abi Gatt, UK Merchandiser & Marketing
Tel: 01952 602640
Freephone: 0800 328 2916
Email: agatt@cablestogo.co.uk
Web: www.cablestogo.co.uk
Cables To Go, VGA270 and RapidRun are trademarks of Lastar, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.