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Accell has a new MHL to HDML Adapter for use with mobile devices that have MHL technology. The adapter transmits both audio and video allowing you to view pictures, watch movies or listen to music stored in your smartphone on your home entertainment system.

Accell's MHL to HDMI adapter connects an MHL-enabled mobile device such as a tablet or a smartphone, to an HDMI supported TV, projector or display. The adapter connects directly to the USB 2.0 Micro-B port of the MHL-enabled device, and with the use of an HDMI cable, you can connect the MHL to HDMI adapter to your HDTV.

Also, by connecting the smartphone or tablet's charger to the MHL adapter, the mobile device will remain powered while in use. Accell's MHL to HDMI adapter supports all video resolutions and audio formats, including 1080p video and digital audio. It is available now for $24.99 at Accell retailers and distributors.

SANUS this week released a mount adapter that allows you to attach your iPad to any TV wall mount that is VESA 100 x 100 compatible. The new VisionMount VMA301 iPad Mount Adapter makes it easy to mount your iPad anywhere in your home, office or kitchen.

The VMA301 features:

• A custom molded design and material for a snug and durable fit
• A convenient release tab for quick device removal; no tools are required to attach or remove the iPad from the adapter
• Compatibility with any VESA 100 x 100 mount
• Virtual Axis 3D cup-shaped faceplate for achieving portrait and landscape positions (this feature compatible only with SANUS mount models MF202, MF209, MF215, MC1A and MD115)

The SANUS VisionMount VMA301 iPad Mount Adapter is now available for just $24.99.

Portable power. No longer just needed by business travelers to power up their laptops, but college students, moms, and even your 11-year old son sometimes needs to give his iPod some juice, right? Innergie today unveiled two new power adapters that can power laptops, smartphones, GPS systems, mp3 players, Blackberry, eBooks, and other devices that use a USB port - the mCube Slim and mMini DC 10 auto adapter.

Ultra-compact, mCube Slim earns its name with measurements smaller than an iPhone (100 x 57 x 18 mm). This universal power adapter features a built-in slide switch for safe charging between 15 and 21 volts output, voltage used by most laptops on the market today. mCube Slim also allows you to charge another portable device while charging your laptop, including any USB device. It has built-in surge protection and RTCA aviation certification for safe use on planes as well. Read more

Best Buy just announced the new Rocketfish WirelessHD Adapter. This device wirelessly connects Blu-ray players, A/V receivers, video-game consoles, and set-top boxes to HDTVs, giving you 1080p True Cinema picture resolution. With this device you can place your HDTV anywhere in the room, without worrying about how you're going to hide all those ugly cables.

Features include:

• Operates in the open and interference-free 60GHz radio band
• Sends full 1080p/60fps HD content up to 10 meters
• Supports Deep Color, 7.1 surround sound, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio
• Compatible with HDMI CEC control functionality

Easy to set up, it includes the Wireless HD transmitter, WirelessHD receiver, two four-foot HDMI cables, two AC Adapters, two mounting brackets and a Quick Start Guide.Read more

Belkin is first to the market to have speeds up to 1,000Mbps, with its newly announced Gigabit Powerline HD Adapter.

Powered by Gigle Semiconductor's mediaxtream chip, Belkin's Gigabit Powerline provides a secure, stable networking signal anywhere in the home—even for areas that are hard to reach by wireless connections.

Because of its high Gigabit speeds and consistent connection, Gigabit Powerline reduces online gaming latency and provides large bandwidth, making it ideal for online PC gaming and ultrafast high-quality transmission of multiple video streams. While the current fastest powerline technology runs at 200Mbps, Gigabit Powerline delivers content at 1000Mbps of speed!

All you do in plug in one end of the Adapter into an available wall outlet and connect the other end to any device with an available Ethernet port (RJ45).

The Belkin Gigabit Powerline Adapter is available now in North America for $149.99. It is expected launch in Europe early this August, as well.