{"id":24314,"date":"2011-03-01T04:43:23","date_gmt":"2011-03-01T04:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=24314"},"modified":"2011-03-02T17:12:01","modified_gmt":"2011-03-02T17:12:01","slug":"diamond-multimedia-bvu1000-1080p-usb-to-hdmi-converter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/diamond-multimedia-bvu1000-1080p-usb-to-hdmi-converter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond Multimedia BVU1000 1080p USB to HDMI converter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n  google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>USB to HDMI converters have been around for a while now since 720p. Now they have been upgraded to 1080p to match HD TV. Diamond Multimedia has also been around a while, since the early 1990\u2019s continuously putting out the latest in graphics cards, TV tuners, USB display adapters, video capture devices, sound cards, modems, and electronics accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Using the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamondmm.com\/BVU1000.php\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.diamondmm.com\/BVU1000.php', 'Diamond Multimedia BVU1000']);\" >Diamond Multimedia BVU1000<\/a> you can use your Laptop, PC or MAC USB 2.0 port to send 1080p HD video to an HDMI-equipped display, such as widescreen HD LCD or plasma TV.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0088.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24325\" title=\"IMG_0088\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0088.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0088.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0088.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The BVU1000 is 8.8 x 6.3 x 3.8 inches with a USB port on one end and an HDMI port on the other. It gets its power from the USB port, so it doesn&#8217;t need an external power supply. You can connect up to six Diamond Multimedia BVU1000 adapters to a PC to send video to up to six different HDMI displays simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0068.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24326\" title=\"IMG_0068\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0068.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0068.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0068.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Here is the package.\u00a0 Before we check out the specifications, read about Diamond MultiMedia.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>About Diamond Multimedia<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>For over two decades, Diamond Multimedia has been widely  recognized as a pioneer in the graphics, sound and communications  industries and a key player in launching the multimedia revolution. Our  mission is to provide our customers with the latest quality technology  combined with outstanding service and support.<\/p>\n<p>Diamond offers a complete multimedia solution featuring ATI  Radeon graphics cards, TV tuners, USB display adapters, video capture  devices, sound cards, modems, and electronics accessories all from one  convenient location.<\/p>\n<p>Diamond video cards use the latest technology to offer the  best solutions for gaming, home media and business applications. Powered  by ATI Radeon Graphics from AMD, Diamond is continuously striving to  manufacture the highest quality video cards to ensure reliability and  stability in your computer system.<\/p>\n<p>Diamond products are available to the public throughout  North America and Europe through retailers, resellers and systems  integrators as well as top technology product distributors. Diamond  products stand for performance, quality and value. Our corporate  headquarters are located in Chatsworth, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!--pagetitle:Introduction--><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Features & Specifications--><\/p>\n<h2>Diamond Multimedia BVU1000 Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacture SKU BVU1000<\/li>\n<li>Brand Diamond Multimedia<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturer Website www.diamondmm.com<\/li>\n<li>Product Line BizView<\/li>\n<li>Product Type Video &amp; Sound Card<\/li>\n<li>UPC 757448010749<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Supports 1080P video and audio from your PC to TV with single cable<\/li>\n<li>Displaylink Certified<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with all HDMI supported monitors and HDTV&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li>Supports &#8220;Fit to TV&#8217; allowing easy scaling for PC applications running on wide screen displays<\/li>\n<li>1600 x 1200,1920 x 1080 (wide) 32 bit True Color resolutions and 1080P<\/li>\n<li>Turn your existing Laptop, Netbook or Mac book into a feature rich media center.<\/li>\n<li>Play DVD&#8217;s, stream internet TV and internet content such as Netflix, You Tube, Hulu TV, Boxee and more to your big screen TV<\/li>\n<li>Stream Movies from a Laptop to an HDTV via HDMI<\/li>\n<li>Transfers both Video and Sounds for easy Home Theater Connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Color\/Dimensions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Color\/Finish Black Shipping Dimensions 8.8 x 6.3 x 3.8 inches (Clamshell) Dimensions 3.8 x 3.2 x 0.7 inches<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU Speed : 1.2 GHz or higher<\/li>\n<li>System Memory : 512MB<\/li>\n<li>Power  Supply Instructions : One available USB 2.0 port MAC drivers available  by download only http:\/\/www.displaylink.com\/support\/mac_downloads.html<\/li>\n<li>Hard Disk Space : 30 MB Free Disk Space<\/li>\n<li>CD DVD<\/li>\n<li>BUS : USB 2.0<\/li>\n<li>Monitor : HDMI<\/li>\n<li>USB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Package Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>BVU1000 USB to HDMI video and audio adapter<\/li>\n<li>USB 2_0 A-Mini-B Cable<\/li>\n<li>HDMI cable<\/li>\n<li>INSTALL CD<\/li>\n<li>Quick Start Guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Compatibility Operating System :<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>WIN 7 32<\/li>\n<li>WIN 7 64<\/li>\n<li>WINVISTA32<\/li>\n<li>WINVISTA64<\/li>\n<li>WINXP<\/li>\n<li>MCE<\/li>\n<li>MAC OS X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>System CPU :<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">PC with 1.2 GHz or higher processor or Macintosh supporting Intel-Mac<\/p>\n<h3>Manufacturer&#8217;s Standard Warranty 1 Year\/2 Years with registration<\/h3>\n<p>Everything looks good and it is plug and play.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s set it up!<br \/>\n<!--nextpage--><br \/>\n<!--pagetitle:Setup & Conclusion--><\/p>\n<p>The Diamond Multimedia BVU1000 package comes bundled with the Displaylink Program for PC; if you have a MAC you can download the program on the Displaylink website. You can designate whether your system sends a mirror of your desktop or if it extends the desktop. The software also allows you to control the resolution and color depth of an extended display, and even rotate the extended image by 90, 180, or 270 degrees to match the way you have your TV mounted. Restaurants for example typically have the Monitors vertical showing their menu.<\/p>\n<p>After I installed the software and then plugged in the adapter to my HDTV I loaded a DVD from an old family friend that had just come back from Egypt in December 2010.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Laptop-view.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24329\" title=\"Laptop-view\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Laptop-view.jpg?resize=300%2C264\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Laptop-view.jpg?resize=300%2C264 300w, http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Laptop-view.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I started to look at the video and pictures on the laptop but on the small screen just doesn\u2019t do the movies and images justice. After the adapter put the video and pictures on the big HDTV it was almost like being there. The high resolution and color was amazing. Laptop screens just don\u2019t compare to an HDTV.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/HDTV-view.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24331\" title=\"HDTV-view\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/HDTV-view.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/HDTV-view.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/HDTV-view.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It also goes without saying about the audio. The laptop speakers are horrible but the adapter sends the audio through to the TV which is connected to a nice 5.1 sound theater system so it\u2019s just like watching the movies from the DVD\/BlueRay player but using the laptop instead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0084.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24333\" title=\"IMG_0084\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0084.jpg?resize=300%2C285\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0084.jpg?resize=300%2C285 300w, http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0084.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watching HQ YouTube videos, TV, and Netflix all from the laptop on the big screen is awesome.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0089.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24334\" title=\"IMG_0089\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0089.jpg?resize=300%2C258\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0089.jpg?resize=300%2C258 300w, http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_0089.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy to install software<\/li>\n<li>Easy to hook up the two cables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to connect your HDTV with your laptop I highly recommend this adapter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Recommended1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Recommended1.png?resize=150%2C251\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Diamond Multimedia BVU1000 retails for $102.99 and is available now and I\u2019ve seen sites offer it as low as $81.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jumbomarketplace.com\/bizview-1000-hdmi-p-335145.html\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.jumbomarketplace.com\/bizview-1000-hdmi-p-335145.html', 'http:\/\/www.jumbomarketplace.com\/bizview-1000-hdmi-p-335145.html']);\" >http:\/\/www.jumbomarketplace.com\/bizview-1000-hdmi-p-335145.html<\/a> $81.99<\/p>\n<p>Diamond Multimedia BVU1000 1080p <em>USB to HDMI convert<\/em>er<\/p>\n<p>-Reviewed by Dave McOwen<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Please join us in our <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/abt\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Forums<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Become a Fan on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/AlienBabelTech\/123268467142\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/AlienBabelTech\/123268467142', 'Facebook']);\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech', 'Twitter']);\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the latest updates from ABT, please <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?feed=rss2\" target=\"_blank\">join our RSS News Feed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join our Distributed Computing teams<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Folding@Home &#8211; 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