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New Extension Solution from Gefen Uses CAT5 Cables to Extend High Definition Video Displays (17/11/2004)

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Don't throw your old CAT5 cables away just yet. Gefen's engineered a unique solution that enables the popular cablesÑso often used for extending and connecting AV computer systemsÑto extend high definition digital displays up to 50 meters, providing a perfect solution for upgrading to digital video displays.

With Gefen's DVI/CAT5 Extender, cabling in conduit no longer needs to be uprooted and removed. The new DVI display can plug right into the extender's receiver, which links through the old CAT5 cable to the computer. HD resolutions up to 1920x1200 are maintained up to 50 meters in distance.

Even for those purchasing a brand new system, the DVI/CAT5 Extender can help curb cabling costs as CAT5 is a less expensive option compared to copper or fiber optic cables.

For longer distances (up to 500 meters), Gefen's DVI-1000 HD extends digital video using a sender and receiver system connected by fiber optic cables.

Complete details on the DVI/CAT5 Extender (€499), the DVI-1000 HD (€899) and similar extension solutions may be found online at the web site.

Gefen KVM Extender Goes High Definition - Upgraded Extender from Gefen Boasts Dual Monitor Extension with DVI and USB Support

High definition digital display workstations can be placed anywhere within a 50 meter distance from the computer with Gefen's ex-tend-it CAT5-5000 HD. The new KVM extender supports two DVI displays and a USB keyboard/mouse.

Useful for extending Apple G5 HD computer and computers with DVI graphics cards, the CAT5-5000 HD uses a sender and receiver system to connect the computer to the extended dual-display location with two CAT-5E cables. Digital resolutions up to 1920x1200 are sustained up to 50 meters.

Similar CAT5 KVM extenders from Gefen support multiple interfaces such as HDMI, HD-SDI, SDI, dual link DVI, PS.2, RS-232, VGA, Firewire and digital audio.

Gefen's CAT5-5000 HD retails for €1299.

New Combo Cable from Gefen Extends DVI, USB and Firewire in One Cable - Gefen's Bundled Cable Supports Apple HD Displays and High Resolution DVI Displays

A new Apple Combo Cable from Gefen extends a digital flat panel display workstation up to 15 feet. It provides an easy, plug and play method of extension that requires no additional power to operate. High resolutions up to 1920x1200 are supported.

Perfect for traversing short distances, the combo cable comes with three connectors on each end: DVI for digital displays, USB for keyboard/mice and Firewire for peripherals. It's actually three separate cables bundled as one, available in two lengths: 10 and 15 feet. Given the length of a display connection cable, Gefen's combo cable could easily bridge up to 20 feet in distance between computer and display.

Cost: 10 foot (€99) and the 15 foot (€129).

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