Web    Everything USB  
Everything USBNews

Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Loves DisplayLink USB Video

  August 28th, 2008



WE RECOMMEND

Displaylink and Intel must be working towards on a long term goal to persuade more people to adopt multi-monitor setup. A joint press release said the duo has been working on optimizing Displaylink's USB video technology for Intel 4 Series Express chipset family. This should be interesting as corporate PCs and low-end home PCs aren't as expandable and are limited to an on-board graphics card providing a single DVI or VGA interface. A USB monitor like the Samsung 940UX provides the extra desktop estate with ease. Of course, laptops inherently have a second display port, but Displaylink argues you'll need a third or a fourth monitor down the road. You may as well jump on the multi-monitor bandwagon sooner than later.

Displaylink's USB video is a self-contained solution that works on all modern computers, so we reckon the optimization is reportedly on the driver level, and the benefits are lower CPU utilization (unbelievably high even on a duo core machine) and less screen lag (smoother video playback presumably). Intel Series 4 chipset-based users will enjoy a 20% performance improvement after the driver upgrade that is to be distributed via Windows Update.

Filed under USB Video Capture & USB Video Cards




About Everything USB
USB technology is the de facto connectivity standard for PC peripherals & consumer electronics; it has evolved from USB 1.1 to USB 2.0, Wireless USB and USB 3.0. Everything USB takes an in-depth look at these products and other offbeat USB gadgets, and brings you information and reviews needed for you to make a purchase decision. Welcome and enjoy your stay.

If you would like to contact us with a tip or comment, please write to: newstips@everythingusb.com

Subscribe to Everything USB RSS feedSubscribe to our blog
Full RSS feed. Close to 9000 subscribers.

TwitterFollow us on Twitter
Yea, we do microblogging now.

Filed under Hardware
Related Reviews
Filed under News
More USB Video Capture & USB Video Cards


Copyright 2009 Everything USB
Home - News - USB Hardware - USB Apps - Forums - Jobs - About Us
Everything USB - Sitemap - Reader Resources - Privacy Policy