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Jan-7-2010

Grand HD Cinema USB to HDMI convertor

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Grand HD Cinema USB to HDMI convertor/adaptor
Grandtec is pleased to introduce the world’s first USB to HDMI converter. Both sound and Hi-Def video is transmitted from USB to HDMI signal. The Grand HD Cinema USB to HDMI convertor is a handy device for meetings and the playback of media files stored on your PC on the big screen. Simply connect the USB interface of PC to the converter using the included USB cable, and connect it to your home theatre system with a HDMI cable to enjoy the high quality pictures (resolution up to 720p) as well as sound on your big screen. Great for presentations. The Grand HD Cinema USB to HDMI convertor is an easy way to enjoy cinema-quality movies at your home.

I must note that the whole process is quite CPU intensive and a decent CPU is required (2.4ghz oh higher)

    Grand HD Cinema USB to HDMI Features

• Plug & play. Installs in seconds.
• Both video and audio signals is output to HDMI
• Supports resolution up to 720p
• Easily connect to a display with HDMI to one PC through USB 2.0.
• No external power supply needed (power is supplied from the PC through USB connection).
• Dimensions: 100(L) x 55(W) x 33(H) mm.
• Compatible with Windows XP and Vista (32bit).
• Completely new architecture to support Vista Aero (32bit).
• Compatible with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11/ Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.5 or above.
• Easily connect monitors to one PC through USB 2.0.
• Supports Extended and Mirror Functions
• Supports screen resolution and color quality adjustment in extended mode.
• Allows you to rotate the screen on the add-on monitor by 90, 180 or 270 degrees
• Supports online update automatically.
• System requirements: 2.4Ghz CPU or better

Order the Grandtec USB to HDMI convertor at Circuit Central

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Xtreamer Multimedia Player

The Xtreamer media player by Mvix offers the best value multimedia solution to play and stream HD (MKV H.264) movies or user-generated videos.  The Xtremer boasts spectacular picture quality resolution of up to 1080p of HD video and crystal clear sound clarity of digital audio via the Xtreamer’s HDMI and optical outputs. What more is that you can stream HD content with Wireless N support (optional extra USB antenna) from your PC to your Xtreamer for simple, wire free entertainment. Supports 2.5″ internal SATA drive (not included). The included Xtreamer’s remote control us used to navigate through the easy to use GUI menus. It plays almost every movie file format thrown at it (including the high definition MKV H.264 files) as well as MP3’s and JPEG images. The Xtreamer is a compact yet versatile media player and with a price tag of under $200, makes it one of the most best value media playrs in the market today.

Order your Xtreamer media player at Circuit Central

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