Show 16 Remote Displays from Single PC with Combined Matrox Extio's

Combine multiple Matrox Extio units to drive up to 16 remote displays from a single PC - Combine Multiple Matrox Extio F2208, F2408 and F2408E Expander Units to Drive Up to 16 Remote Displays from a Single PC - New software release provides multi-display desktop configurations, utilities, and enhanced Windows® operating systems support on second generation Extio KVM extenders

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced a new software release for the Matrox Extio F2208 dual-monitor and Matrox Extio F2408 quad-monitor KVM extenders. The comprehensive package enables a variety of new multi-display configuration opportunities that includes support for two PCIe interface cards, main units and Extio F2408E Expander boxes to drive up to 16 displays—plus keyboard, mouse, audio and up to eight additional USB 2.0 ports—at a distance of up to 1 km from a single PC. The second generation Extio KVM extenders offer expanded Microsoft® Windows® operating system support, while the new configuration and diagnostic utilities allow users in process control, operations control centers, emergency dispatch, and other mission critical environments, to effortlessly monitor, manage, and/or upgrade their Extio appliances at the BIOS or operating system level.

"Our customers have been challenging us with new specification requests for our evolving line of KVM Extenders," says George Rigas, Business Development Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. "Mission critical systems such as those deployed by ABB Process Automation, Honeywell Process Solutions, and Yokogawa Corporation demand not only high reliability, but require future-proof investments against constantly changing customer needs, and the latest feature-rich Extio KVM extenders address these concerns."

New and/or updated Matrox Extio F2208/F2408 features include:

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Win nVidia Notebook Computer on Photo Contest at Fodors

Win a Notebook Computer from NVIDIA with "Show Us Your African Safari" Photo Contest on Fodors.com - Fodor’s Travel announces the launch of an African Safari photography contest, “Show Us Your African Safari” through which one grand prize winner will win a notebook computer courtesy of NVIDIA.

From November 12 through December 13, visitors to Fodors.com are invited to upload their favorite African safari photos, detail the stories behind them and share their adventures with other travelers. The winning photographer will receive an Acer Aspire Notebook computer including NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology. Ten runner-up winners will have their photographs featured in a slideshow on Fodors.com and win a Fodor's guide of their choice. All photographs will be considered for publication in the upcoming edition of Fodor’s African Safari guidebook.

“Every day of an African safari is truly unforgettable, from early-morning game drives to amazing stargazing,” says Fodor’s Publisher Tim Jarrell. “Whether zipping from camp to camp in a tiny Cesna or embarking on a multi-day walk through the bush, we have no doubt our travelers are pros at capturing the sights and the Big

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Matrox Extio F2408 Graphics Expander Connects 8-full HD Displays at 1 KM Away

Matrox Announces New High-Performance KVM Extender for Mission-Critical Environments - Matrox Extio F2408 drives four high-resolution displays, delivering uncompromised performance up to 1 kilometer from the host PC

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced the launch of the Matrox Extio F2408, the latest remote graphics solution that separates up to four high resolution displays plus USB keyboard, mouse, and other HIDs from the host system by up to 1 kilometer (3280 feet) of fiber-optic cable. Building on the success of the existing Matrox Extio product line, the Extio F2408 unique bus extension technology guarantees full HD resolution support and uncompromised workstation performance at the operator station. Extio F2408 can also add additional outputs with the optional Matrox Extio F2408 Expander to connect up to eight displays—at resolutions up to 2560x1600 per monitor—to reliably drive process control rooms, dispatch centers, and other mission-critical applications from a single workstation, fiber-optic cable, and adapter.

"The Extio F2408 KVM extender allows system operators to benefit from a graphics platform that delivers the same image quality and system performance as if they were located at the host PC," says

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