Accell Adds Cables, Adapters At CES

By TWICE Staff On Jan 10 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — Accell is unveiling a variety of products during International CES at booth 21848.

The UltraRun Pro HDMI cables support all video resolutions and formats, Accell said, including 1080p, 1440p, 4K and 3D. They feature patented semiconductor technology from RedMere, embedded in the display-end of the cable, which providing active signal equalization functionality without requiring an external power source.

The cables also feature HDMI High Speed with Ethernet and audio return channel (ARC), and built-in miniature signal equalizer for exceptionally long cable runs. A status LED indicates a successful connection between source and display. They will be available in lengths of up to 20 meters, and will support High Speed throughput of up to 10.2Gbps.

Accell is also introducing the UltraAV USB 2.0-to-HDMI audio and video adapter and the UltraVideo USB 2.0-to-DVI-I or VGA video adapter.

The adapters both set up in minutes and eliminate the complicated process of adding an internal graphics card to a desktop PC, the company said. Notebook users can add support for an additional monitor.

They are currently available. The UltraAV USB 2.0-to-HDMI adapter has a $99.99 suggested retail, and the UltraVideo USB 2.0-to-DVI-I or VGA video adapter is $89.99.

Also at the show will be Accell’s USB 2.0 Micro-B-to-HDMI cable for MHL. The cable is designed to connect an MHL-enabled device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to an MHL-enabled HDTV.

It reportedly transmits multichannel uncompressed audio and high-definition digital video up to 1080p, and supports the continued use of the mobile device’s functions, such as receiving calls and emails, while connected in MHL mode.

Pricing wasn’t given.