PLX USB Duet

PLX Technology, Inc. announced its USB Duet solution for mobile PCs enables plug-and-play connectivity with the Apple iPad tablet. PLX USB Duet instantly allows users to load content to the iPad or, conversely, easily share the mobile PC’s larger tactile keyboard, and speakers – all without the need for iTunes software.

USB Duet is an exclusive combination of PLX-engineered hardware and application software designed directly into OEMs’ new netbook and notebook computers. USB Duet allows Windows-based computers to easily share content and functionality with the iPad – or other PCs – simply by attaching a standard USB cable, thus enabling effortless connectivity without the need for special drivers or setup. Common usage models of USB Duet-enabled PCs include sharing an optical disk drive to load multimedia or software, file sharing, storage and backup – all of which is much faster than engaging the cloud.

"Leading OEMs in Japan, including Fujitsu and NEC, already are delivering USB Duet-enabled netbooks and notebooks to customers and PLX is working closely with other global mobile computing designers today to utilize this powerful connectivity technology," said David Raun, vice president of marketing and business development at PLX. "Our vision is for USB Duet to become the gold standard mobile connectivity solution for the entire computing market."

TechNow – the popular Silicon Valley-based television program broadcast in the San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas, as well as available as a Webcast – recently featured PLX USB Duet and the segment can be seen online.