Issue: HD - October 2006

GEFEN'S HD MATE PROVIDES HD OUTPUT

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.