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HP Wireless TV Connect Streams 1080p 3D from PC to TV
Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM ETTags: HP, Wireless HDMI (all tags)
1080p video, 7.1 channel audio, 3D capabilities and absolutely no wires.
Wireless HDMI connections have come a long way in the last year or so. When they first hit the market they were big, bulky and iffy in terms of connection quality. HP's latest is small, sleek and incredibly capable.
The Wireless TV Connect can stream 1080p content with 7.1 surround sound from your PC to your television. Even more impressive, it can sent 3D signals too. Setup is nice and easy - plug in the USB dongle to your source and plug the receiver into your TV. Done and done.
HP says you'll get 25 to 30 feet of range out of the Wireless TV Connect and absolutely no lag between your source and the image on screen, making it usable for gaming.
The Wireless TV Connect launches next month at a price of $179.
Source: eCoustics
iOGEAR's Wireless HDMI Streamer Does 3D and 1080p up to 100 Feet
Fri Nov 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: IOGEAR, Wireless HDMI (all tags)
It only does 5.1 channel audio unlike HP's version, but it gives you four times the distance. Of course, it's also $200 more.
Is wireless streaming season a thing? If it is then we're right smack dab in the middle of it. Both HP and iOGEAR have released new PC to TV streamers with differing capabilities.
The iOGEAR GW3DKIT is 3D capable and can send 1080p video to your TV with a simple sender/receiver arrangement. It can only do 5.1 channel audio, unlike HP's Wireless TV Connect which can handle 7.1.
The advantage of the GW3DKIT is that thanks to the use of the 5GHz wireless spectrum you'll be able to get 100 feet out of it instead of the 25-30 that HP promises. It's priced at $379 which is $200 higher than its competitor, but a room or two worth of range might be worth it to the right person.
Source: Engadget
U-Verse Cable Boxes Are Going Wireless
Wed Oct 26, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Wireless HDMI (all tags)
Using a wireless receiver, you can get your TV anywhere in Wi-Fi range.
Boy AT&T is looking good as a cable option right about now. They're the first cable provider to give you the option of going wireless with your TV, eliminating the need to place your set near a cable box. Or, of course, getting rid of those wires that you've got going through your living room to have the TV on the preferred wall.
The way it works sounds simple enough. First, you pair the wireless transmitter with your residential gateway - every home with AT&T internet has one - and then plug the receiver in to your TV. You'll need power for both the TV and receiver, as well as an HDMI cord running from the receiver to your set, but the wireless solution should free you up quite a bit in terms of placement.
AT&T says that you're still going to be able to get HD quality, use your DVR, access your movie library and everything else you can do from your set-top box. The wireless receiver will require a $49 setup fee and a charge of $7 a month after that.
Source: Engadget
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KFA2 Announces a Wireless Graphics Card
Mon Jan 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Wireless HDMI (all tags)
No need for cables, and no need to have that tower sitting next to your monitor or TV.
A Home Theater PC is one of the coolest things you can add to your setup. It lets you access any content provider you want, play back digital media files of all types, and even play games. It can also be a real eyesore.
The problem of course is that you need to have the PC near your TV to make it work. Depending on the size of your PC, it can make placement a real pain.
The latest graphics card from KFA2 doesn't have VGA or HDMI outputs, but sports an antenna array that allows you to connect to a monitor or TV using WHDI.
You can get around 100 feet of range out of the KFA2 GTX 460 WHDI, which lets you put your PC just about anywhere you want. Pair a wireless mouse and keyboard with it and you've got a winner.
Source: Bit Tech (via Engadget)
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Philips Announces World's First Wireless HDMI Blu-ray Player
Tue Jan 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Philips, Wireless HDMI, Blu-ray Players (all tags)
The only cord you'll use on the BDP7580 is the power cord.
One of the most interesting Blu-ray players to come out of CES 2011 wasn't from one of the companies you'd expect, like Samsung, Sony or Panasonic. It came out of Philips, a subsidiary of Funai.
The BDP7580 is the first ever Blu-ray player to boasts wireless HDMI capabilities, which allows you to connect your Blu-ray player to your TV without having to run a wire. Not only does this free up your placement options, but it helps keep the back of your set clutter-free.
The Philips BDP7580 offers plenty of streaming options as you'd expect from a player slated for a 2011 release. You can get Netflix, Blockbuster on Demand, Pandora and more. Philips doesn't specify whether or not the new Blu-ray player has wireless networking built in, but to include wireless HDMI but not Wi-Fi would be very strange indeed.
You'll be able to pick up the BDP7580 in April at a suggested price of $499.
Source: PR Newswire
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WirelessHD 1.1 Spec is 3-D Capable
Fri May 14, 2010 at 01:30 PM ETTags: Wireless HDMI, 3D (all tags)
The new standard also ramps up support for portable devices.
The problem with the whole idea of wireless high-definition video is that it will always be ever so slightly behind the times. Until it's the standard, anyway. So while the HDMI 1.4 standard has been around for months, the WirelessHD 1.1 spec has just been announced.
WirelessHD 1.1 throws the old 4Gbps bandwidth out the window in favor of a new 15Gbps minimum. The theoretical maximum is 28Gbps.
So what does all that extra bandwidth get you? For starters, it's enough to support 3-D in high definition. The 1.1 standard is compatible with all forms of 3-D on the market today. It's also compatible with 2K and 4K signals, but it'll only send them at 1080p.
There's also support for portable devices. When unplugged, portables using WirelessHD 1.1 have to stream at 1Gpbs and when connected to power they're required to stream at 4Gbps. That means there's potential for 1080p video streaming from a phone or MP3 player in the future.
Source: TWICE
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Gefen’s Wireless 1080p 60Ghz Solution Now Available
Fri Jan 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Gefen, Wireless HDMI, Industry Trends (all tags)
Need to go wireless? Gefen’s got your back.
Say what you will about the cost of Gefen equipment, in many cases, it’s the only piece of gear that will do the trick. While most have pulled out of the wireless HDMI market, Gefen is one of the few companies that seems to be working on solutions for complicated TV setups.
If you’ve got a television mounted against a brick wall, or sitting in a place where sending wires to it just won’t work, you don’t have a lot of options. With the GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz, you can zip 1080p/60Hz video up to thirty feet through the air.
Gefen’s new wireless solution can carry high bandwidth 8-channel 24-bit 192kHz audio without any loss in quality. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio as well as lip-sync passthrough. The wireless streamer from Gefen also includes HDCP compliance, support for CEC protocols and an Ethernet port for firmware upgrades.
It’s a bit of a niche product sure, but if you need the wireless setup, you could do a lot worse. The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz is now available from Gefen for $999.
Source: Gefen
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Gefen’s Wireless 1080p 60Ghz Solution Now Available
Fri Jan 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Gefen, Wireless HDMI, Industry Trends (all tags)
Need to go wireless? Gefen’s got your back.
Say what you will about the cost of Gefen equipment, in many cases, it’s the only piece of gear that will do the trick. While most have pulled out of the wireless HDMI market, Gefen is one of the few companies that seems to be working on solutions for complicated TV setups.
If you’ve got a television mounted against a brick wall, or sitting in a place where sending wires to it just won’t work, you don’t have a lot of options. With the GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz, you can zip 1080p/60Hz video up to thirty feet through the air.
Gefen’s new wireless solution can carry high bandwidth 8-channel 24-bit 192kHz audio without any loss in quality. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio as well as lip-sync passthrough. The wireless streamer from Gefen also includes HDCP compliance, support for CEC protocols and an Ethernet port for firmware upgrades.
It’s a bit of a niche product sure, but if you need the wireless setup, you could do a lot worse. The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz is now available from Gefen for $999.
Source: Gefen
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Sony’s Wireless LED Backlit HDTV
Wed Sep 09, 2009 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Sony, Industry Trends, Wireless HDMI (all tags)
Sony’s new ZX5 is set for a November release in Japan.
At just over 16mm thick, the ZX5 line comes in both 46” and 52” sizes. Displaying Full 1080p HD and Sony’s Flow Motion 240Hz refresh rate, the picture is sure to please, though local dimming, rather than edge mounted LED backlighting, would have been welcome.
Interestingly the ZX5 models take in signal wirelessly via a bundled media receiver. This separate box handles input from a huge variety of sources, from HDMI to VGA and even SVideo, and then sends the signal wirelessly to the ultra slim TV.
The receiver box also handles services such as video on demand, networking, and internet connectivity. Moving these services and connections to the box makes for an incredibly thin and clean display.
Neither pricing nor a US release date is available at this time.
Source: Sony Japan (via Google Translate)
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Belkin Officially Cuts The FlyWire
Mon Jul 20, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Belkin, FlyWire, Industry Trends, Wireless HDMI (all tags)
A wireless HDMI poster child bites the dust.
According to a press release from Belkin, it’s now official: the FlyWire, the company’s oft touted wireless HDMI transmitter, has been put down. A seemingly strong contender and one of the most well known wireless HDMI devices, it was an impressive, if expensive unit.
Belkin’s release states “We realize that its retail price of $1499 would be out of line given the current state of the economy. With that in mind, we’ve opted to halt production of FlyWire.” It seems though, that a $1499 piece of hardware designed to save a few cords would appeal to a niche market in any economy, and would still have an appeal to a lot of consumers.
To the disappointed and expectant purchasers of the FlyWire Belkin says “We know there will be some disappointed folks out there, but our end goal is to introduce products that are accessible and that make sense in the current environment.”
Belkin doesn’t seem to think there’s much consumer demand for their higher end product. With the recent release of cheaper, lower signal quality options, like the Atlona HDAiR, we should see a fairly telling indicator of how much demand there is for wireless HDMI technology.
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