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DisplayLink boldly enters HD realm on new Samsung LapFit displays
Compared to technologies such as Wireless USB, DisplayLink has actually done fairly well for itself. Nah, it's no worldwide phenomenon, but it definitely has enough traction to really shine once USB 3.0's bandwidth arrives. That said, the tech is making the most of its current situation with the introduction of the DL-1x5 Series processors, two of which actually support Full HD. The DL-125, DL-165 and DL-195 will all slide into USB-enabled LCD monitors here shortly, with the middle guy supporting resolutions as high as 1,920 x 1,080 and the DL-195 cranking things to 2,048 x 1,152 before crying "Uncle!" In theory, at least, this enables laptop users to connect high-res screens when their desktop replacement needs a helping hand, and it can be enjoyed now by consumers in Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Europe who can snag themselves a new SyncMaster LapFit LD190G or LD220G monitor. [Via EverythingUSB, thanks Ian]
Samsung introduces Lapfit monitors in a fit of insanity
Samsung's Lapfit monitors are here to solve a problem most laptop owners are familiar with: the secondary monitor offset. See, a laptop's integrated display typically sits just a few centimeters above the desktop. That can create an unnatural panning effect when trying to move the mouse or drag a window from your laptop's display to the higher secondary. Samsung's solution is to offer these new low-profile monitors that sit at the same height as your (desktop replacement-sized) laptop's display. The 19- (LD190G) and 22-inch (LD220G) UbiSync Lapfit monitors offer a 10-30 degree tilt, a 1,360 x 768 (16:9 aspect) pixel resolution, 4ms response, and a 20,000:1 dynamic contrast. Great, a physical solution to a problem solved long ago by laptop stands or by your laptop's OS -- way to go Sammy.[Via I4U]
Samsung ships DisplayLink-equipped SyncMaster 2243QW
Samsung's been shipping DisplayLink-equipped displays in its UbiSync line for months now, and now it's got one more headed to consumers. The 22-inch 2243QW comes with a 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5-millisecond response time, a built-in USB hub and VGA / DVI inputs. 'Course, the signal gets sent over USB, but it's your best guess as to what it'll run. Er, is running, considering that it's shipping now to the US and Europe.
Hands-on with the Samsung 2263DX 22+7 UbiSync LCD
We've always been fairly positive about Samsung's UbiSync USB-secondary display tech, but after checking out the new 2263DX 22+7 LCD in person, we don't think we'll be ditching our dual 24-inch setup anytime soon. The 2263's secondary LCD is mounted on a rotating, extendable arm, which lets you move it from the side to the top of the main 22-inch screen in either portrait or landscape orientation, but the Samsung reps weren't exactly forthcoming with max USB video bitrates. It's still pretty slick, though, and if you've always got a relatively static email or media player window open, definitely worth checking out in our gallery. %Gallery-12952%
Samsung's SyncMaster 2263DX: the 22-inch UbiSync monitor
Barely a month after Samsung finally got its long-awaited 940UX out the door, the firm is on the prowl once more waving that tremendously tempting UbiSync technology all up in our grills. Truth be told, all we really know about the forthcoming SyncMaster 2263DX is that it features a 22-inch panel and can be connected via USB 2.0 rather than DVI / VGA. But hey, that alone is plenty to keep us satisfied for a month or so -- but after the grace period expires, we've every intention of sifting through hidden lines of code in Sammy's website in a desperate attempt to locate a price and release date.
Samsung ships USB connected 940UX LCD monitor
It's been a long time coming, but Samsung has finally loosed its 19-inch USB connected 940UX on the US public. Starting today, interested consumers can snatch the monitor up, which "leverages Samsung's proprietary UbiSync technology to allow multiple screens to connect via USB, rather than VGA, without the need for a graphics card or any special video hardware." Yes, that means that each screen boasts an onboard video card and embedded driver software, and yes, you can connect up to six screens to one PC -- provided you have that many open ports, of course. The pain? $379 a pop.[Via Electronista]
Samsung's UbiSync monitor rig: all USB, all the time
We already knew that Samsung had a 19-inch SyncMaster 940UX ready for display at CeBIT. We also knew that it connected via USB (with appropriate drivers), no graphics card required. So what's new then? Well, Samsung is now telling us that their newly dubbed UbiSync technology will allow for up to 6 -- not a mere "3 or 5" -- of their 19-inch displays to wrap their loving arms around you when daisy-chained from a single USB port on your PC. It can also apparently be configured such that each monitor has it's own USB cable-run back to the PC. The dis/advantages of the two approaches could be not be easily explained by the rep at the booth. However, he did tell us that a rig equipped with 2GB of RAM and a dual-core processor running at 2GHz can easily support up to 6 displays showing pictures "with a little video" -- in other words: a couple of Flash videos (not 6x DivX rips) along side your Office applications. Fortunately for you, the May release date means an early start to your summer freckling.%Gallery-2134%
