Taipei, Taiwan, April 22, 2008. ATEN International, leading designer and manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions, today announced a new KVMP™ (Keyboard, Video, Mouse, Peripheral) Switch designed specifically for the SOHO environment. The new CS1782, a two-port Dual Link DVI KVMP switch, is fully compliant with the DVI-Digital and DVI-Analogue specification, and supports USB 2.0 as well as 7.1 channel audio surround sound. The CS1782 allows PC gamers, audio and video enthusiasts to share a Dual Link DVI display, USB keyboard, mouse and surround sound system between two computers.
The CS1782 is focused on audio and video-based applications, e.g. desktop publishing, video, image and audio editing, CAD/CAM display plans and schematics, home theatres and high-end PC gaming. It supports widescreen resolutions and is audio-enabled. With full bass response, the CS1782 offers a rich sound experience for 7.1 channel surround sound systems. Furthermore, as the KVM, USB, and audio focus can be switched independently, users can listen to sound files on one PC while working with the applications on another system, controlling USB peripherals or playing a video game.
For the DVI Dual Link, the CS1782 supports superior video quality with stunning resolutions up to 2560 x 1600. With ATEN’s DDC2B display emulation technology, the switch automatically recalls the monitor’s ideal resolution and refresh rate, allowing users to boot all computers simultaneously, and switch between the PCs while still maintaining the ideal resolution of the monitor. In addition, the device also features console mouse port emulation to seamlessly recognize multifunction mice and support any mouse type when the user switches between the computers.
“Display technology is continuously improving video display resolution standards,” says Kevin Chen, President of ATEN International. “With innovative products such as the CS1782 KVMP switch, we are keeping pace with the ultra-high video resolutions available today, providing power users in demanding home and small office environments with a truly versatile solution that offers USB 2.0 and the latest 7.1 audio surround sound on top!”
The integrated 2-port USB 2.0 hub and console audio ports on the front and rear panel of the CS1782 can connect to USB printers, digital cameras, flash drives, or other USB devices, and are ideal for IP phone users. User can easily expand and share their peripherals among the computers connected to the KVM switch. The CS1782 is perfect solution for multiplatform environments as it supports all major operating systems (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun) and integrates an Auto Scan function which allows users to monitor all connected computers.
ATEN’s CS1782 KVMP™ Switch is available now. The MSRP for the CS1782 is GBP £100.99, excluding VAT.
