Just because media shifting is totally last year doesn't mean
D-Link's MediaLounge PC-on-TV DPG-1200 isn't welcome, even if that model number is a bit of a mouthful. The product can ship YouTube, Google Video, Veoh content and plenty more that the internet has to offer over a wired or wireless connection to your regular ol' TV. There's no special player involved, the product just mirrors your PC display, so virtually anything you can see on you PC you can see on your TV, including all sorts of media and even DVDs. The remote includes a trackball for controlling your PC remotely, and the 1280 x 720 resolution and 30 frames per second should offer enough fidelity to keep up with the action. No word on price or availability yet, but we should be finding out more next week when PC-on-TV hits CES.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ScooterDe @ Jan 4th 2008 8:08PM
this might be a useful interface for my old laptop, hidden near the TV: the need for a wireless remote keyboard and mouse is rank.
I have been wishing aloud for a smart remote with trackpad/ball and a slider keypad (chances??) to help integrate computing with mu large LCD TV.
Let us know if you find anything better at CES.
skulldriveshaft @ Jan 5th 2008 1:47AM
you can use the windows on-screen keyboard with a product from http://www.gyration.com
and my little suggestion below
skulldriveshaft @ Jan 4th 2008 8:30PM
You means it's a virtual desktop streamer?
does the screen on the PC get locked out when you're connected with the MediaLounge?
hmmm... a glorified reverse KVM Switch?
people will pull their hair out
try this instead
http://www.geocities.com/dougburbidge/vgaovercat5.html
read the bottom of the page
you'll just have to upgrade your wireless mouse :]
sally lasater @ Jan 5th 2008 10:48AM
can you please just put that in a box and send it to me as a plug and play device :) would love to hear the simplest and easiest way to display internet streaming video on my tv screen.
skulldriveshaft @ Jan 5th 2008 6:24PM
@Sally Lasater
If I could, I would, maybe I can, all you need is a VGA Splitter, usually
Glen Kacher @ Jan 4th 2008 8:40PM
Screenshifting!
block1of4 @ Jan 4th 2008 8:56PM
what if your pc doesn't support 1280x720? does the image get stretched/shrunk to fit?
skulldriveshaft @ Jan 5th 2008 1:48AM
you mean IF your TV supports that resolution :[
Hacker @ Jan 4th 2008 9:03PM
So this is basically a TV-Out with a remote?
rodalpho @ Jan 4th 2008 9:50PM
Personally I'm more interested in the remote! Sounds like it would make a great HTPC controller.
Perley @ Jan 4th 2008 11:02PM
Don't hold your breath they have had DSM-750 marked as Coming Soon for so long it has been forgotten.
Michael @ Jan 5th 2008 2:18AM
I'm doing all this right now with the Nintendo Wii. Wireless, Wiimote, on screen keyboard. I'm surfing the net, checking email, as well as watching Youtube.
roole @ Jan 5th 2008 3:42PM
Why do remotes have to be so ugly? Why so many buttons? What's with the people who design remotes?
casca @ Jan 7th 2008 4:42PM
This is a neat device, but not really for any of the people regularly reading this site. For us there are numerous other alternatives. Better ones at that.
sally lasater @ Jan 10th 2008 12:52PM
@casca - OK - provide the lowdown on better options. vga splitter? coax? magic?
migsby @ Jan 21st 2008 10:02AM
I have just purchased a Sony Bravia 40inch HDTV. I am using my laptop, connected using a RGB cable to the back of the HDTV (only option from laptop) to watch the "Watch Instantly" feature from Netflix. I have the sound line out (headphone, again only option from laptop) plugged into my Stereo Aux input. Will using this device substitute all this? How is it connected to the HDTV? How about sound to the stereo