An Ethernet port is all that’s needed to connect Blu-ray^™ players, gaming consoles, LCD / LED TVs and other devices to a home’s wireless router.

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – May 10, 2011 – IOGEAR, a leader in convergence and connectivity products, announces a new Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter (GWU627) for connecting A/V devices to a home network via a wireless router. With online gaming and media consumption rapidly increasing, the need for robust and reliable network access is growing. While many manufacturers are integrating network connections within products, progress is not keeping up with demand.

The IOGEAR Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter provides an affordable and stable solution for equipping Ethernet-enabled devices with wireless network access. The word “universal” is often thrown around, but the Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter works with ANY device featuring an Ethernet port, no brand or device-specific Wi-Fi USB adapter needed. Simply connect via Ethernet and access is gained through the home’s network router.

IOGEAR’s Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter supports the IEEE^™ 802.11n standard, meaning there is no need for cables or re-wiring of the home. Home entertainment systems can be placed where the user wants, without wires, and still maintain a strong Wi-Fi connection. With multiple adapters, users can bring a wireless connection to a multitude of devices and never worry about latency issues or bothersome buffering.

Helping the adapter handle user demands, IOGEAR outfitted the GWU627 with dual antennas (1T1R) that provide data transfer rates of up to 150Mbps while reducing Wi-Fi dead zones in the wireless environment. This new standard provides more than adequate bandwidth for faster file transfer, music downloads, video streaming, on-line gaming and HD multi-media applications.

“An abundance of quality digital content is creating demand for devices that can conveniently access and stream all our music, videos, games and more,” said Bill Nguyen, senior marketing manager at IOGEAR. “IOGEAR’s goal is to make connectivity dynamic and the Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter does this by providing wireless Internet access to fully utilize a game console, Blu-ray, DVR, or HD TV’s built-in widgets, while offering convenience of placement and eliminating cable clutter.”

In addition to the increased speed and bandwidth, users will benefit from the Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter’s compatibility with existing 802.11b/g routers and access points. There’s no need to replace legacy network hardware. The unit also features a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup^™) button offering a quick and secure network setup. On a new wireless network, WPS will automatically configure it with a network name (SSID) and strong WPA data encryption and authentication.

The Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter, model GWU627 is now shipping with an MSRP of $49.95. The GWU627 is also the first IOGEAR product to be available at Gamestop stores nationwide.

For more information on IOGEAR and its connectivity solutions, please visit: www.iogear.com. Follow IOGEAR on Twitter, the company blog, and become a fan on Facebook for additional industry, company and product details.

About IOGEAR

IOGEAR, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., manufactures innovative Home Electronics and Information Technology solutions that enable convergence through connectivity. Founded in 1999, the company develops products that help integrate technologies, share resources, decrease clutter and energy consumption, and reduce electronic waste. IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

The company emphasizes the conservation of natural resources to both employees and customers through its GREEN initiatives program and “Road to a Million Trees” campaign. In partnership with Trees for the Future, one tree is planted for every product purchased on the IOGEAR site or through an IOGEAR GREEN initiative partner.

(c)2011 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

New USB to HD adapter replaces the need to install video cards, a complicated, costly and often impossible task with many computers.

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – May 2, 2011 – IOGEAR, a leader in convergence and connectivity products, announces a new USB to HD Adapter (GUC2025H) designed to connect additional HD displays to a desktop or laptop computer using a USB 2.0 cable. Utilizing the increased bandwidth of HDMI and DisplayLink^™ technology, IOGEAR is now able to provide both audio and video support, a huge advancement from the traditional internal video cards or external adapters / cards (VGA / DVI) that can only support video.

With a USB to HD Adapter in place, laptop users will be able to have up to three displays showing content; the laptop screen, a second display via the built-in VGA port and a third from the USB port courtesy of IOGEAR’s new adapter. In the home, the GUC2025H complements convergence since it provides a hard-wired streaming solution of any standard or HD content from the PC to the TV with only a single HDMI cable connection. Youtube, Hulu and other computer content can be streamed to the TV interference-free with ease.

Outside the home, the USB to HD adapter is made for multitasking. Office accounting and marketing personnel will appreciate the ability to view large spreadsheets across two screens without sacrificing continuity. Graphic designers can queue up editing tools and pallets without constantly minimizing and maximizing windows, while data analysts can type in one document while viewing reference material elsewhere. Lastly, anyone who works heavily with email will appreciate the ability to open attachments on one screen while staying in the inbox to manage email functions.

Installing the USB to HD Adapter video card is a quick and easy for anyone who’s ever plugged in a mouse or other USB peripheral. No need for multiple software and hardware updates to get both audio and video, and no need for an external power supply since the adapter runs via the USB port. With video cards, it’s sometimes necessary to remove a computer’s back panel, locate the existing video card, remove and replace it with a new one, all without affecting any of the sensitive electronics. While certainly possible, these actions can void a manufacturer warranty, or worse, cook the motherboard.

Because the IOGEAR USB to HD Adapter connects externally, there is no threat of memory loss or inadvertent collateral damage from the installation. With support of resolutions up to 1600×1200 / 1920×1080 and 32-bit color, the USB to HD adapter shares content at its ideal resolution for the purest viewing experience possible.

“The development of HDMI has opened connectivity doorways for IOGEAR and other manufacturers to design convergence products that add new functionality to pre-existing electronic devices,” said Bill Nguyen, senior marketing manager for IOGEAR. “Our innovative new USB to HD Adapter is one solution that’s allowing consumers to reap the benefits of HDMI connectivity.”

The USB to HD Adapter model GUC2025H is now shipping with an MSRP of $99.95.

For more information on IOGEAR and its connectivity solutions, please visit: www.iogear.com. Follow IOGEAR on Twitter, the company blog, and become a fan on Facebook for additional industry, company and product details.

About IOGEAR

IOGEAR, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., manufactures innovative Home Electronics and Information Technology solutions that enable convergence through connectivity. Founded in 1999, the company develops products that help integrate technologies, share resources, decrease clutter and energy consumption, and reduce electronic waste. IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

The company emphasizes the conservation of natural resources to both employees and customers through its GREEN initiatives program and “Road to a Million Trees” campaign. In partnership with Trees for the Future, one tree is planted for every product purchased on the IOGEAR site or through an IOGEAR GREEN initiative partner.

(c)2011 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Fremont, Calif. – Apr. 28, 2011 – Accell, a provider of premium audio/video and computer accessories, today announced the availability of the latest addition to the company’s line of enhanced connectivity products, the ProUltra Elite High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.  With a starting MSRP of $29.99, Accell’s ProUltra Elite cable is available in lengths up to 5m.

The ProUltra Elite High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet supports a data transfer rate of up to 10.2 Gbps and is fully compliant to the HDMI High Speed with Ethernet specification.  Accell’s ProUltra Elite cable is compatible with all HDMI devices and supports all resolutions and video formats, including High Definition, 1080p, 4K and 3D.

The ProUltra Elite High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet features the following:

• HDMI Compliant, ensuring capability with all HDMI devices
• 24K gold-plated connectors, delivering a secure connection and improved signal transfer
• UltraFlex Braided Sleeve, providing exceptional cable protection
• Built-in Ethernet Channel for Ethernet transmission over HDMI
• High purity copper conductors, delivering clear audio and video signals
• Triple metal shielding to reject outside interference

Accell’s ProUltra Elite cable is equipped with an HDMI Ethernet Channel and an Audio Return Channel, ensuring complete support of the latest audio and video technologies.  In addition, it is capable of transferring 48-bit Deep Color or x.v.Color technology, as well as DTS-HD or Dolby True-HD high-definition digital audio formats.  Lastly, the ProUltra Elite High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet transmits as all-digital signal, delivering the highest quality picture and sound.

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Press Contacts:

Megan Saulsbury
Canyon PR for Accell Corporation
(408) 857-9527
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Michael Weizer
Accell Corporation
(510) 770-8284
michael_weizer@accellcables.com

Home entertainment is simplified via cable series that can interchangeably carry either analog video and line audio in a slim, easy-to-install profile.

Sunnyvale, CA – March 23, 2011–Kordz, a leading manufacturer of high-purity HDMI cables, announces the new line of PRO Series AV Interconnects with a specifically engineered coaxial cable design.

Employing 75ohm impedance characteristics, as well as low capacitance and resistance, the new PRO Series offers universal compatibility for audio and video applications in one, compact cable. The tight spaces behind today’s AV equipment demand the thin and shallow mounting depth of the Interconnects cables, a design characteristic that makes the PRO series a perfect fit for the latest installations.

The new Interconnects line includes a Single AV, Twin AV, Triple AV, TOSlink Optical Cables, and VGA Cables. Each Kordz Interconnect features Kordz ProFit™ connectors that are designed for maximum tolerance to create a consistent, reliable socket fit. The new PRO Series relies on Kordz’s leading manufacturing construction technologies to deliver superior build integrity and performance at the right price.

“With the new Interconnects, a single cable closes the gap between legacy equipment and the latest technology to deliver consistently superior video and audio,” said Michael Schaller, Director of Kordz USA. “This cord series represents everything that custom installers love about the Kordz brand—an amazing product at a great value.”

Relying on a slim, short plug design, the PRO Series Interconnects have a shallow mounting depth and recessed receptacle compatibility. Each cord style can fit RCA sockets that are slightly recessed like ones commonly used on some subwoofers.  Combined with good cable flexibility, the short plug ensures a shallow mounting for the inevitable tight spaces behind AV gear.

All AV models are 100 percent double shielded, a benefit for both audio and video quality. The versatile design can split into channels to create different combinations. For example, the PRO-3AV can be used to connect component video, composite video and stereo audio, or split apart if an installer actually needs 2AV and a 1AV is available.

To simplify installation and maintenance, each Interconnects model includes color rings that can be applied onsite to identify different applications (e.g., yellow for composite video) depending on the cord model. Certain models, like the 2AV, which is intended for stereo audio only, is pre-fitted with red and white rings.

The Kordz brand is designed and built especially for the custom market and has quickly grown and gained a reputation for offering true, mid-to-high-end performance with a primary focus on proven construction methods and dedication to quality and provable performance. Kordz products also feature 100 percent recyclable packaging, which means no blister pack to fight open, less waste into landfills, and easy to keep stocked in vans and shops.  All products include the Kordz Lifetime warranty

Kordz Interconnects are expected to be available in April 2011.  For more information on Kordz Interconnects, visit www.kordz.com.

About Kordz

Established in 2003, KORDZ manufactures multi-award winning HDMI cables known for their unprecedented adherence to HDMI compliance (CTS), high performance and demonstrable value for money. Kordz Pty Ltd is based in Australia with US offices in Sunnyvale, CA and has developed a strong reputation for its integrity, honesty and quality as a brand of audio visual interconnects and accessories.

Press Contact: Caster Communications, Inc. at 401.792.7080
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BVHD-20 Key Features

• Extends High Speed HDMI with Ethernet signals over dual Cat-6 cabling
• Supports HDMI features of Ethernet, 3D and audio return
• Up to180 feet extension of 1080p video
• Includes matching RJ-45 connectors for optimum performance
• Each unit is individually 100% tested and performance certified for ZERO bit errors and supported by a Certificate Of Performance
• Designed and manufactured by AudioControl in its USA factories -

Atlona(R) at CEDIA EXPO 2010. Booth 4722:
For its third appearance at the prestigious CEDIA EXPO, Atlona(R) Technologies has been gearing up with such innovations as its 3-D compatible switchers, extenders, amplifiers, and converters. The company’s award-winning HDAiR USB-to-HDMI adapter will also be on display, in addition to the DIS7HD 7-inch HD testing monitor, the PROHD82M 8×2 HD video scaler with two matrix outputs, and much more.
Newest Atlona(R) Products in Action at CEDIA EXPO 2010:

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Kordz is proud to introduce the world’s most flexible, long length, fully compliant High Speed HDMI cable.

Sunnyvale, CA – June 2010 – Kordz, a leading manufacturer of high purity HDMI cables, announces its new long length EVS 7-15m series cable. EVS is an innovative blend of technology and practical function, employing Redmere Technology’s patented power harvesting EQ module to permit true 10.2Gbps High Speed performance, integrated into a cable profile that maximizes installation ease and longevity.

EVS has a light-weight flat profile with connectors that stay in place as the starting points. The flat profile makes it easy to slide through walls, run along an edge, or slide underneath carpet. Full high speed capacity makes it a one stop solution for running long distances – without the aid of additional repeaters. The long length allows for the need of only a single cable which will result in less additional connections and further reduce any possible jitter or skew problems.

“Fully compliant and built with quality, the EVS 7-15m series gives installers longer lengths for larger projects without compromising performance,” said Michael Schaller, Director of Kordz USA. “EVS is a true blend of our design and soldering techniques and central functionality for a cable.

The EVS 7-15m series gives integrators a reliable long length cabling solution, offering all of the performance and relative ‘future proofing’ expectations of their clients. The combination of build quality, flexibility and affordability allows EVS to be deployed in virtually any environment, even where space is limited. It also answers a concern of custom installers by having firm fit connectors for >2kg extraction force, alleviating the need for locking HDMI.

The EVS has HDMI High Speed compliance up to 15m with 2% volume silver coated conductors for a greater uncompressed video and audio performance. It is HDML Ethernet channel compliant to 10m and its 12mm cable bend radius is the lowest in the world at this length.

The EVS 7-15m series will be available at the end of June and is priced starting at $279.00.

For more information on Kordz HDMI cables, visit www.kordz.com.

About Kordz

Established in 2003, KORDZ manufactures multi-award winning HDMI cables known for their unprecedented adherence to HDMI compliance (CTS), high performance and demonstrable value for money. Kordz Pty Ltd is based in Australia with US offices in Sunnyvale, CA and has developed a strong reputation for its integrity, honesty and quality as a brand of audio visual interconnects and accessories.

Press Contact:            Caster Communications, Inc. at 401.792.7080

Ashley Daigneault: ashley@castercomm.com

Megan Lemoi: megan@castercomm.com

For digital images log on to www.castercomm.com

Redondo Beach, CA –  May 7^th, 2010 –  Blue Echo Solutions, the manufacturer of Blue Echo HDMI Cables and the award-winning hd EZ lock, announced today Ranger Audio Video, a Custom Installation company serving the San Francisco Bay Area, has become an authorized dealer for hd EZ lock.

Ranger Audio Video, which specializes in Home Entertainment Systems for the greater San Francisco area, will carry hd EZ lock, the only Universal HDMI Locking Adapter on the market, for use in its installations to eliminate HDMI connection issues and reduce unnecessary service calls or warranty issues caused by a loose or strained HDMI connection.

“With how hectic life is for everyone these days, it is important to us at Ranger Audio Video that our clients’ home entertainment be stress free and a source of pure enjoyment.  Products like the hd EZ lock are essential for fulfilling our mission to create a strong work/life balance for our clients and staff with a bare minimum of expense,” says Ranger Audio Video owner Michael Vetrovec. (more…)

Redondo Beach, CA –  March 25^th, 2010 –  Blue Echo Solutions, the manufacturer of the award-winning hd EZ lock and Blue Echo HDMI Cables, announced today that it has entered a partnership with Home Theater Doctor to offer hd EZ lock Universal Locking HDMI Cable Adapter to Retail Customers in the greater Los Angeles, California area.

Home Theater Doctor, which specializes in custom home theater installations and home automation, will carry hd EZ lock inventory and conduct sales and support for hd EZ lock in Los Angeles through its showroom in Redondo Beach, California. (more…)

Redondo Beach, CA – March 9nd, 2010 – Blue Echo Solutions, the manufacturer of award-winning HDMI products, announced today that it has entered a partnership with Cine-tal Systems to include hd EZ lock Universal HDMI Locking Adapters with every Cine-tal Davio visual display processor.

Cine-tal Systems, developer of image monitoring and colour management solutions, will include two hd EZ locks with the Davio processor to secure the HDMI Cables to each of its HDMI connections. After testing hd EZ lock both in-house and in the field, Cine-tal Systems determined that by simply connecting hd EZ lock, intermittent HDMI signal dropout issues caused by a loose connection were immediately resolved. hd EZ lock works perfectly with the Cine-tal Davio processor’s HDMI configuration, works with most HDMI Cables on the market, and a typical installation can be done in a couple of minutes with the included installation hardware for each HDMI connection. (more…)