ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced connectivity solutions, today announced the release of its new 2 and 4 port Dual-View USB KVM Switch- Masterview CS-1742/CS-1744 to support up to four separate video displays simultaneously for multiple viewing selections.


The CS-1742/CS-1744 Dual-View USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to ATEN's USB KVM switch technology. Now, two (CS-1742) or four (CS-1744) dual head computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors. In addition, the CS-1742/CS-1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one computer at a time basis. Recognizing the importance of sound, the switches are also audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).


"For many people, striving to achieve the highest amount of productivity from their computing resources is a never ending goal. For some, such as financial traders, just a slight edge is enough to keep their profits flowing" says Kevin Chen, CEO ATEN International.


"Also medical workers face emergencies on an everyday basis. It makes perfect sense then that they be early adopters of PC technology that not only gives them quick, easy access to more information, but also features a multitude of flexible display configurations and modes. ATEN’s Dual-View KVM Switches will play a key role by providing people with instant, easy access to all the key information they need."


Business users have found installing dual displays in their computers significantly improves their daily business. It's a fact that multi-display workstations make life a lot easier when dealing with everyday applications such as office programs, graphics, etc. This explains the workplace trend sweeping through mainstream PC users everywhere - to multiple displays.

Without a doubt, multiple displays are also a fun feature for private usage that creates a new level of atmospheric immersion in games. Almost all graphics cards sold today offer multi-display features, meaning they offer connectivity to more than one monitor. In racing games for example, the second display could show an overhead view of the field, giving the player an overview of his position in the pack. The relevant information in real-time-strategy titles or economic simulation games would no longer have to be accessed painfully through menus and sub-menus or hotkey combinations, but could be available on the second screen.