DVI KVMP Switch supports resolutions to 3,840 x 2,400.

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Designed for SOHO environments, CS1782 KVMP (Keyboard, Video, Mouse, Peripheral) switch enables 2 computers to independently share Dual-Link DVI display, USB keyboard, mouse, and 7.1 channel surround-sound system. Product integrates 2-port USB 2.0 hub and console audio ports on front panel, while DVI-Digital supports output of HDCP-compliant hi-res video. Display and mouse emulation technology, also included, enable seamless switching between computers.



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Sight and Sound Abound in New KVM Model: ATEN Technology Debuts Versatile DVI KVM Switch that Features One of the Industry's Highest Resolutions



New KVM Supports 7.1 Audio and Widescreen Video with Resolutions Up To 3840x2400 and Offers Multitude of Uses Including PC Gaming and Video Editing

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2008 -- ATEN Technology, Inc., an innovator of high-quality KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and remote connectivity products to centrally manage servers, network devices and IT infrastructure, today announced a new KVMP (Keyboard, Video, Mouse, Peripheral) switch designed specifically for the SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) environment. The new CS1782 is a two-port Dual-Link DVI KVMP switch that features support for USB 2.0 and 7.1 channel surround sound audio, and enables PC gamers and audio/video enthusiasts to share a Dual-Link DVI display, USB keyboard, mouse and surround-sound system between two computers.

The CS1782 includes an integrated two-port USB 2.0 hub and console audio ports on the front panel that are ideal for IP phone users, as well as support for DVI-Digital which outputs HDCP-compliant high-resolution (3840x2400) video. Utilizing ATEN's Display Emulation Technology, the CS1782 remembers the monitor's ideal resolution and refresh rate, allowing users to boot all computers simultaneously, and switch between computers, while still maintaining the ideal resolution of the monitor. The CS1782 also features console mouse port emulation which seamlessly recognizes and supports the user's mouse when switching between computers.

The CS1782 can be used for a number of applications including:

o Desktop Publishing
o Home Theatre
o Video, Image and Audio Editing
o High-End PC Gaming
o CAD/CAM Display Plans and Schematics

"As display manufacturers continue to raise the bar with respect to video quality and high-definition resolution, we are pleased to keep pace by unveiling truly versatile KVM switches that support ultra-high video resolutions while also featuring USB 2.0 and 7.1 surround sound audio," said Sampson Yang, CEO, ATEN Technology, Inc. "The CS1782 offers the functionality of a KVM switch combined with stellar video and audio specifications not normally associated with a KVM."

Other Highlights of the CS1782

o Share a High Definition widescreen monitor between two computers
o Independent switching of KVM, USB and audio
o Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons or hotkeys
o Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac and Sun
o Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports full mouse driver and multifunction mice
o Display Emulation Technology -- KVM switch reads and remembers the display properties of the monitor
o All KVM and audio cables included

Pricing & Availability

Available today, the new CS1782 is competitively priced at $314.95 and backed by one the industry's only seven-year warranty programs.

About ATEN Technology, Inc.

ATEN Technology, Inc. is an innovator of high-quality KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and remote connectivity products to centrally manage servers, network devices and IT infrastructure. The company's local and remote server room and data center remote management solutions are widely used in SMB and enterprise-level environments. With more than 20 years of industry expertise and profitable growth, ATEN's product portfolio leverages a broad range of patents. Its leading-edge ASIC technology and VSE patents offer network administrators the most comprehensive features and functionality to manage growing multi-platform IT environments. The ASIC chip is one of the company's key differentiators, as it represents the innovation that drives the product line's capabilities, and ensures reliability and quality. ATEN has facilities in the United States, Taiwan, Belgium, Canada, Japan and China. The company's U.S. sales, marketing and warehouse operations are based in Irvine, California. For more information, contact ATEN at (888) 999-ATEN or 949-428-1111, or via the Web at http://www.aten-usa.com/.

(C) Copyright ATEN 2008. All rights reserved.

ATEN, Altusen, are trademarks or registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd.

Other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Company Contact:
Chantel Cipriano
ATEN Technology, Inc.
949-428-1111 x. 1239
ccipriano@ATEN-USA.com

Agency Contact:
Mark Tordik
Springboard Public Relations
732-863-1900 x. 107
Mark.Tordik@SpringboardPR.com

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