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For those who missed it, we posted an article yesterday which explores a new technology called DisplayLink. Simply put, DisplayLink adapters allow you to extend your current computer setup by adding additional displays, with the help of USB. As ridiculous as it sounds, it works, and worked rather well.
The downside is that the adapters will run about $100, but that's better than purchasing a new GPU for some people. Past that though, many of us have old monitors chucked in a closet which could be put to use, so DisplayLink is one method of getting it done. If you happen to be a die-hard multi-tasker, you could even hook upwards of six monitors... five being through USB. Despite me personally having no need for it, it's an impressive technology and one I was happy to award our Best of CES 2008 award to.
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To understand why USB video is relevant, you first have to understand that this is not a technology set out to replace VGA or DVI if you have a system with a single monitor. If that's the case, then it makes no sense to rely on USB, as VGA and DVI are faster and will allow full capabilities. USB on the other hand, is there for those people who either a) don't have a spare video port on their computer, b) don't want to install (or pay for) a second GPU and/or c) require two or more monitors.
Source: DisplayLink - Multi-Display Setups with USB
The downside is that the adapters will run about $100, but that's better than purchasing a new GPU for some people. Past that though, many of us have old monitors chucked in a closet which could be put to use, so DisplayLink is one method of getting it done. If you happen to be a die-hard multi-tasker, you could even hook upwards of six monitors... five being through USB. Despite me personally having no need for it, it's an impressive technology and one I was happy to award our Best of CES 2008 award to.
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To understand why USB video is relevant, you first have to understand that this is not a technology set out to replace VGA or DVI if you have a system with a single monitor. If that's the case, then it makes no sense to rely on USB, as VGA and DVI are faster and will allow full capabilities. USB on the other hand, is there for those people who either a) don't have a spare video port on their computer, b) don't want to install (or pay for) a second GPU and/or c) require two or more monitors.
Source: DisplayLink - Multi-Display Setups with USB