IOGEAR Reveals USB-To-HD (DVI/HDMI) Adapter

USB really is universal. The port has been used for an untold number of things in the computing universe, and more recently, accessory makers have figure out how to transmit video signals through the same cable that's more commonly used to connect printers and scanners. IOGEAR is one of those companies, recently introducing a USB-to-HD adapter that basically acts as an external video card in order to drive yet another monitor. This is particularly useful when connected to notebooks; it's pretty easy to pop a new graphics card into a tower, but if your notebook doesn't have a video output, you're basically out of luck without one of these.

The GUC2025H utilizes DisplayLink technology in order to transmit video signals from USB to DVI/HDMI. With a USB to HD Adapter in place, laptop users will be able to have up to three displays showing content; the laptop screen, a second display via the built-in VGA port and a third from the USB port courtesy of IOGEAR’s new adapter. In the home, the GUC2025H complements convergence since it provides a hard-wired streaming solution of any standard or HD content from the PC to the TV with only a single HDMI cable connection. Youtube, Hulu and other computer content can be streamed to the TV interference-free with ease.

Installation's designed to be quick and easy, and there's no need for an external power supply. It'll handle resolutions up to 1600x1200 / 1920x1080 and 32-bit color, and if it's just what the doctor ordered, you can grab one for $99.95.