Plugable’s New Tiny, Cutting-Edge USB 3.0 Graphics Adapter

Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by in Windows

The next generation of USB graphics adapters is here! We’re excited to announce that the Plugable USB 3.0 HDMI / DVI Graphics Adapter is launching today — simultaneously available and shipping to customers the USA, UK, and 26 additional EU countries (USA buyers order on Amazon.com, UK/EU buyers from Amazon.co.uk).

This new adapter is a big step forward in several ways:

  • Among the first product to launch with the latest DisplayLink DL-3500 USB 3.0 / 2.0 chipset.
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 lifts the lid on performance. Enables a max theoretical throughput of 5000 Mbps vs. 480 Mbps for USB 2.0.
  • Features a completely re-engineered 6 layer PCB design that is *small*. About half the size of our smallest USB 2.0 generation adapters. The adapter fits nicely inline with the cable,its weight doesn’t create any pull when hanging mid-air, and it doesn’t clutter the desk. You’ll be shocked at what this little adapter can do.
  • The adapter works with older USB 2.0 Windows systems (at USB 2.0 speeds), with no problems mixing and matching USB 2.0 and 3.0 adapters on the same system (using the same common DisplayLink driver).
  • The USB 3.0 generation of products is Windows-only for now. On Windows, you get all the great multi-monitor functionality, without compromise — and now with better performance in higher resolutions and with video.

The Plugable USB 3.0 HDMI / DVI Graphics Adapter product page has a lot more information. But for a start, check out the following videos.

The video below shows unboxing the product and a little intro.

And this 2nd video shows a bit more depth — plugging the adapter in, installing drivers, and tips for using the product.

We’re very excited about the potential of this great new product. Feel free to comment with any questions!

Plugable USB 3.0 to HDMI / DVI Adapter for Multiple Monitors up to 2048×1152 / 1920×1200 Each (DisplayLink DL-3500 Chipset) Product Details $69.99

Two New DisplayLink USB Graphics Adapters

Posted on 02. Dec, 2010 by in Windows

Source: DisplayLink


Adapter now as low as $44.95

We’re filling out our line of DisplayLink USB graphics adapters with two new products that offer even better pricing, using DisplayLink’s most cost-effective mid-range DL-165 chip.

1) Our new UGA-165 completes our USB to VGA/DVI/HDMI family. There are all identical products other than the DisplayLink chip inside the unit: UGA-2K-A (DL-195 chip), UGA-165 (DL-165 chip), and UGA-125 (DL-125 chip).

2) Our new USB-VGA-165 is our most aggressively priced product, hitting the new price point of $44.95, while still being built on DisplayLink’s mid-range DL-165 chip. We pushed the price point down by supporting VGA connections only (no DVI or HDMI, and no extra converters needed in the box), and with simpler casing and packaging.

Now with this complete line, we’re covering the full line of DisplayLink chips, with options from $45-$65. And we hope to add a higher end option focused on HDMI in the coming months.

If you’re a current owner of one of our other DisplayLink products, you’re going to like these new adapters — same drivers, same performance, same simple setup experience, and new lower price points for connecting even more monitors to your PC!

Here’s a table with more detail to compare the four adapters head-to-head.

Model UGA-2K-A Model UGA-165 Model UGA-125 Model USB-VGA-165
USB 2.0 to VGA, DVI, HDMI USB 2.0 to VGA, DVI, HDMI USB 2.0 to VGA, DVI, HDMI USB 2.0 to VGA
DisplayLink DL-195 Chip DisplayLink DL-165 Chip DisplayLink DL-125 Chip DisplayLink DL-165 Chip
Modes up to 1920×1200 or 2048×1152 (wide) Modes up to 1600×1200 or 1920×1080 (wide) Modes up to 1280×1024 or 1440×900 (wide) Modes up to 1600×1200 or 1920×1080 (wide)
Power/Activity LED. Included DVI->VGA and DVI->HDMI Adapters Power/Activity LED. Included DVI->VGA and DVI->HDMI Adapters Power/Activity LED. Included DVI->VGA and DVI->HDMI Adapters No LED. VGA Only. Simpler Packaging
Supported by latest DisplayLink drivers Supported by latest DisplayLink drivers Supported by latest DisplayLink drivers Supported by latest DisplayLink drivers
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Happy Birthday Plugable!

Posted on 17. Sep, 2010 by in Windows

Plugable Technologies brought its first product to market a year ago this month.

We’re humbled by and extremely appreciative of the more than 2000 customers we’ve served since then. Thank you!!

As a way of celebrating, we’re dropping prices on two of our lead products, just for a limited time from now until September 30th.

The Plugable UGA-2K-A (DisplayLink 195 chipset), which was previously $69.95 is now $57.20.
The Plugable UGA-125 (DisplayLink 125 chipset), which was previously $49.95 is now $46.20.

Thank you so much for your support of Plugable. We’re in this for you, and we very much appreciate your going out of your way to choose our products!

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