The Simple ‘One Touch’ Docking Station Offers Audio and Video Capabilities and Lets You Connect Your Office Peripherals via a Single USB Connection

Targus® Inc. announced the latest addition to its line of docking stations – the USB 2.0 Docking Station with Video (ACP51US), a USB based device with video output capabilities that allows you easily to connect all of your peripherals including an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, speakers or other USB devices often used in the office with its single “One Touch” high-speed interface. These peripherals can remain permanently connected to the dock, which eliminates the hassle of having to connect multiple devices every time you setup your laptop/netbook.

Targus USB 2.0 Docking Station with Video

Targus’ new docking station provides an ergonomic tilt for a comfortable typing angle and also keeps your laptop elevated, providing ventilation while in use. The device features two “high-power” USB ports, to power or charge high-power portable devices such as a BlackBerry®, iPhone®/iPod® or camera. It also helps IT departments minimize support calls due to user error by preventing devices from being connected incorrectly every time they enter the working environment.

“Our newest docking station offers enhanced connectivity, which improves efficiency and the overall user experience with the ability to permanently connect all of their USB devices no matter where they are,” stated Carolyn Perrier, vice president of product management and marketing at Targus. “With video output capabilities combined with an ergonomic design, cooling and high-power charging abilities, this new Targus Docking Station is the ultimate in business connectivity.”

The Targus USB 2.0 Docking Station with Video utilizes DisplayLink(TM) technology supporting monitor resolutions up to 2048 x 1152 and is Windows® 7, XP and Vista® compatible. It features four USB ports, including two high-power USB ports, for portable accessories such as Blackberries, iPhones/iPods, cameras and more. Additional ports include one Ethernet (10/100) for high speed network connections; one DVI video port, and two 3.5 audio ports for speakers/headphones or a microphone.

The Targus USB 2.0 Docking Station with Video (ACP51US) is currently available with a one-year limited warranty at an MSRP of $159.99. This and other Targus accessories are available at Targus.com as well as through leading retailers, VARs, e-tailers, and direct marketers.

Source: Targus Inc.


Offering the Ultimate PC to TV Wireless Experience

The Audio/Video Set is Based on Wisair’s WSR601 Wireless USB Single-Chip

Source R&D announced the availability of the Warpia Wireless USB Audio/Video (A/V) Display Adapter based on Wireless USB technology from Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Wireless USB solutions. The A/V Set enables users to enjoy watching and sharing any PC and Internet content wirelessly on a Flat Screen TV, projector or monitor, including HD movies and streaming Internet video.

The A/V Set incorporates a PC Adapter connected to a USB 2.0 port, available in any notebook or PC. The Display Adapter, which connects to the TV, projector, or monitor, features both VGA and HDMI connectivity, the most common interfaces in the market today. Audio is supported through the HDMI port or via a 3.5mm stereo jack, offering complete flexibility. The Set provides a wireless range of up to 30 feet (in the same room) and is expected to be available soon in retail stores and online retail channels in at an MSRP of $179.99 USD.

“Following the success of the Wireless USB Display Adapter Set that launched a few months ago for video only, we are excited to launch our newest product which now includes audio. The A/V Set provides easy to use, plug and play wireless PC to TV connectivity. Users can now watch and share their personal photos, camcorder clips, downloaded movies and any other content stored on their notebook PC on an HDTV that serves as their large screen”, said Mike Walsh, Source R&D principal and president. “Together with their wireless home or office network, this product enables a complete wireless Internet TV experience, allowing users to watch online movies and any web site on their HTDV with access to the entire Internet without limitation. Furthermore, users can do so from the comfort of their couch via their notebook PC and regular Internet browser. We are very pleased to enhance our collaboration with Wisair by offering this product, which is based on Wisair’s proven Wireless USB technology”.

“We are very excited with the launch of the Warpia A/V Display Adapter”, noted David Yaish, Wisair president and CEO. “We plan to maintain our leadership by offering additional Wireless USB solutions to enable more cool applications and low-cost, high-performance products”.

Source: Wisair





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