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Tripp Lite USB over Cat5 extender offers 150 feet of USB connectivity

Daniel Lim, Jan 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Though a single USB 2.0 cable length is limited to 5 meter or 16 feet, one could use a long chain of cables and hubs to reach a maximum usable distance of 25 meter or 82 feet. If you need connection longer than that, you can try a USB extender over Cat5 gadget. We’ve seen the Superbooster reached 150-feet, but slighter limited due to its wall plate mounting; here’s more from Tripp Lite with similar rating but are standalone hubs. Read The Full Story

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable coming say MonoPrice

Chris Davies, Dec 16th 2008 Discuss [2]

Retailer MonoPrice.com are promising a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable by the end of January 2009, suitable for connecting the new video port on the unibody MacBook and MacBook Pro to an HDMI-equipped display. It's the first such adapter confirmed as coming to market, with Apple themselves still delayed in delivering their own Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI cable. Read The Full Story

Gennum rolls out ActiveConnect DisplayPort

Daniel Lim, Dec 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

Expert predicts DVI will eventually phase out in PC peripherals segment, DisplayPort will resume the role in high resolution digital-video connectivity while HDMI will last in consumer electronic world for the next five years. So take a few notes of DislayPort gadget even you don’t have one now, it will be all over the place. Gennum, the much-recognized brand from the video enthusiasts with its VXP image processor, is stepping in the new digital interface biz with the announcement of its ActiveConnect family DisplayPort cable, an extended-length digital cable without the need of an external signal amplifier. Read The Full Story