WOODLAND HILLS, CA - Gefen (www.gefen.com),
the maker of connectivity solutions, recently introduced HD Mate, a device that
enhances the functionality of high definition displays with DVI connectors. HD
Mate comes equipped with one digital (DVI) input, two analog (VGA) inputs and
analog stereo audio inputs (left and right channels). High definition digital
video is output in DVI format to the display with audio output in TOSlink
format.
The unit essentially unites all HDTV sources and makes them
accessible using any DVI display with high definition resolutions supported up
to 1920x1200 or 1080p.
To install, users simply connect their computers, DVD
players, camcorders and satellite television set-top boxes to the Gefen HD
Mate, then select which source they want to view using the IR remote. A full
screen menu allows for image refinements including adjustments for color,
sharpness, contrast and sound.
The Gefen HD Mate is expected to ship in November.