Industry First: DisplayLink Enables Windows Vista Aero on Multiple USB Displays

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DisplayLink Corp. today announced immediate availability of its DisplayLink Virtual Graphics Card (VGC) software version 4.3, which allows all DisplayLink-based network display systems, including USB graphics adapters, universal docking stations and USB-enabled monitors, to support the Windows Vista Aero 3D interface.

“Today’s faster PCs with Windows Vista give people the ability to easily organize and enjoy a variety of content”

It is the first network display technology to support Aero, which is the visual interface that provides the 3D “glass effect” for Windows Vista and which looks even more stunning in a multiple display environment.

DisplayLink’s industry-leading network display technology enables simple and high quality connections between devices and screens via standard USB connections while maintaining nearly instantaneous mouse and keyboard response, DVD-quality video, and high-resolution graphics.

“Today’s faster PCs with Windows Vista give people the ability to easily organize and enjoy a variety of content,” said Dennis Crespo, DisplayLink’s executive vice president of marketing and business development. “With DisplayLink network display support, Windows Vista users can truly appreciate the Windows Vista Aero visual experience in an expanded and more efficient digital workspace.”

Compatible with all DisplayLink-powered hardware and virtually every Windows Vista PC, the new software enables users to add up to six displays to a single Windows Vista PC. Products that are compatible with the new DisplayLink Software v4.3 include universal notebook docking stations from Kensington and Toshiba, USB-enabled monitors from LG and Samsung, and USB graphics adapters from a variety of DisplayLink partners.

DisplayLink VGC Software v4.3 can be immediately downloaded from the DisplayLink Web site at http://www.displaylink.com/downloads.html.

About DisplayLink

DisplayLink Corp. is a network display chip and software company that creates simple connections between computers and displays – via USB, making the benefits of expanded visual workspace available to everyone. Using universally accepted wired or wireless networking protocols and proprietary software compression techniques, graphically rich content can be transmitted easily between a single device and multiple displays and enjoyed in a more organized and productive way.

Leading global manufacturers have integrated network display technology into an array of consumer electronics including USB-enabled monitors, video docking stations and display adapters. Because of the unique ability to unleash content from hardware to multiple screens, an array of innovative devices is on the horizon. Founded in 2003, DisplayLink's venture backers include Atlas Venture, Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures and DFJ Esprit. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with main R&D and product development activities in Cambridge, UK. More information can be found at www.displaylink.com.