Tech at Play

The DisplayLink USB Graphics Adapter just arrived today.  The package bewildered me for a moment, since I was expecting a parcel or at least something bulkier.  However, the small dimension of the adapter actually allowed it to be shipped via a UPS envelope-type packaging, with just some bubble packaging for protection.  Whatever the case, I have no complains.

Anyway, the DisplayLink USB Graphics Adapter is essentially a graphics card that is connected via USB to a laptop or PC.  With a maximum supported resolution of 1600 x 1200, DisplayLink technology is increasingly finding its way into monitors such as the UbiSync range of LCD monitors from Samsung.  While it won’t allow you to play even the slowest 3D game, you can daisy-chain up to 6 UniSync displays together for working on spreadsheets and Web surfing.

Of course, the truth is that the graphics is emulated entirely via software drivers on the host laptop or PC.  Interesting stuff huh?  I’ll write more on this later, so stay tuned.

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