Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Warpia ConnectHD hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/warpia-connecthd-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/warpia-connecthd-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/warpia-connecthd-hands-on/#comments Warpia is showing off its latest wireless streamer on the CES showfloor with the ConnectHD, mating your HDTV with your computer for all of your wireless video needs. We had a chance to see for ourselves how Skyping from your couch feels. The ConnectHD features a 720p wide-angle wireless HD camera for video calls made directly with your HDTV, via apps like the aforementioned Skype. However, the main sell from Warpia is the wireless streaming of content from your computer to your HDTV through mirroring your computer desktop or by extending your desktop onto your HDTV. The Warpia ConnectHD through the use of the camera allows you to play PC Webcam games, because those are incredibly popular.

Though not a new concept, the ConnectHD allows this to happen in 1080p full HD without the need for annoying cables and wires. The included wireless USB PC and TV adapters make things pretty easy -- sort of a plug and play on both ends (though computer drivers are needed). The streaming itself is pretty clear cut HD quality, and the noticeable lag has been kept to a minimum. We're not sure you'd want to play intense PC games with this setup; however, for the average internet-surfer, Flickr-sharer, YouTuber and / or Facebook-stalker -- all of whom love to project their content onto their HDTVs -- this will do just fine. Check out the gallery below for a quick look.

Gallery: Warpia ConnectHD hands-on

Warpia ConnectHD hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IOGEAR's Wireless 3D Digital Kit streams the third-dimension in 1080p, ships soon for $380 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading WiGig hits version 1.1, adds wireless HDMI to its arsenal to celebrate

WiGig hits version 1.1, adds wireless HDMI to its arsenal to celebrate originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>60ghzHDMIWiGiGWiGig 1.1WiGig AllianceWigig1.1WigigAllianceWireless GigabitWireless Gigabit Alliancewireless hdwireless hdmiWirelessGigabitWirelessGigabitAllianceWirelessHdWirelessHdmiWed, 29 Jun 2011 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[D-Link MainStage WiDi 2.0 adapter puts your laptop on the TV, is less dangerous than it sounds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/d-link-mainstage-widi-2-0-adapter-puts-your-laptop-on-the-tv-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/d-link-mainstage-widi-2-0-adapter-puts-your-laptop-on-the-tv-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/d-link-mainstage-widi-2-0-adapter-puts-your-laptop-on-the-tv-is/#comments D-Link MainStage It was only a matter of time before D-Link entered the WiDi fray. Even though Intel is pushing manufacturers to pack the wireless display tech into practically every laptop (and even a few tablets), options for actually getting that feed on your TV have been scarce. The decidedly nondescript MainStage adapter gives you at least one more choice and, since it boasts WiDi 2.0, you can beam 1080p video and 5.1 surround sound to your home theater from up to 33 feet away -- all while you continue to browse and chat on the small screen. You can find them now in all the usual places (Newegg, Best Buy, Amazon, etc...) for $129.99, but our neighbors to the north in Canada will have to wait till July to get their hockey-loving mittens on one. Check out the PR after the break.

Continue reading D-Link MainStage WiDi 2.0 adapter puts your laptop on the TV, is less dangerous than it sounds

D-Link MainStage WiDi 2.0 adapter puts your laptop on the TV, is less dangerous than it sounds originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>D LinkD Link MainStageD-LinkD-Link MainStageD-linkMainstageDHD-131DLinkDLinkMainstageIntelMainStagestreamingWiDiWiDi 2.0Widi2.0wireless displaywireless HDWirelessDisplayWirelessHdTue, 14 Jun 2011 23:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Silicon Image buys up SiBeam, what's next for WirelessHD?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/silicon-image-buys-up-sibeam-whats-next-for-wirelesshd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/silicon-image-buys-up-sibeam-whats-next-for-wirelesshd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/silicon-image-buys-up-sibeam-whats-next-for-wirelesshd/#commentsDespite years of tech demos, promises and new specs, wireless HDMI products have failed to set the world on fire, and now WirelessHD backer SiBeam has been acquired by HDMI chipmaker Silicon Image. The $25.5 million deal is expected to close in the second quarter and both parties seem to be interested in pushing the 60GHz WiHD standard forward. We'll see if Silicon Image's hardware prowess can get WirelessHD in more boxes and displays, but the most likely outcome is that we'll still be plugging in the same old wires this time next year.

Continue reading Silicon Image buys up SiBeam, what's next for WirelessHD?

Silicon Image buys up SiBeam, what's next for WirelessHD? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>60 ghz60Ghzhdsibeamsilicon imageSiliconImagewihdwireless hdwireless hdmiWirelessHdWirelessHdmiWed, 20 Apr 2011 15:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Hisense unveils new consumer WHDI accessories, cable haters rejoice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/hisense-unveils-new-consumer-whdi-accessories-cable-haters-rejo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/hisense-unveils-new-consumer-whdi-accessories-cable-haters-rejo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/hisense-unveils-new-consumer-whdi-accessories-cable-haters-rejo/#commentsHisense WHDI transmitter Hisense is still betting on the WHDI horse for wireless HD. The standard's standard-bearer AMIMON announced its chips would be powering a new line of accessories from the Chinese manufacturer at the Global Sources Electronics & Components World Expo (GSECWE?), including a transmitter for laptops (above), a case for iPhones, and a receiver for TVs (both below). Obviously beaming a round Super Mega Worm to your big-screen is enticing, but we're sure you're most excited by the ability to stream Hulu from your laptop to your TV while reclining on the couch. And if you've got a 3D set, fret not, WHDI can push polarized pixels thanks to support for HDMI 1.4a. Sadly, info on pricing and availability is nonexistent, but we wouldn't expect to find these in your local Best Buy. Yet.

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Hisense unveils new consumer WHDI accessories, cable haters rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Thatoe]

Gallery: Alienware M18x

Alienware's M18x: a beautiful beast for the gamer on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just yesterday Dell's leaky website poured out details about the upcoming Alienware M11x R3 gaming notebook, and it didn't take long for its larger brother to follow suit -- today, we've got the full user and factory service manuals for Alienware's M14x, confirming a number of juicy rumors. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a Full HD 1080p LCD screen for the 14-inch visitor from another planet, but there will apparently be both 1366 x 768 and 1600 x 900 options on tap, both driven by NVIDIA's GeForce GT555M switchable Optimus graphics with up to 3GB of dedicated memory. Of course, you'll also find Intel's latest Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs and up to 8GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 6Gbps and optional 3G / 4G connectivity, optional WirelessHD, a two megapixel webcam, and even a 8-cell, 63Whr battery to make portable gaming vaguely possible. Hit up our source link to see how Dell put this machine together -- and how you can tear it apart -- while we wait for the company to finally make the smokin' hot notebook official, and let us know how just badly our wallets will feel after it rips their innards out.

Alienware M14x manuals leak out, confirm the gaming notebook once and for all originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading IOGEAR GW3DKIT wireless 3D media kit banishes your components to the closet

IOGEAR GW3DKIT wireless 3D media kit banishes your components to the closet originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080P3d60hzcesces 2011ces2011GW3DKIThome theaterHomeTheaterIogearIRWi-Fiwirelesswireless 3dwireless hdWireless3dWirelessHdwiringSat, 08 Jan 2011 05:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Poll: Is anyone thinking about Wireless HDMI?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/poll-is-anyone-thinking-about-wireless-hdmi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/poll-is-anyone-thinking-about-wireless-hdmi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/poll-is-anyone-thinking-about-wireless-hdmi/#comments It's been a few years since the first wave of wireless replacements for HDMI cables hit the market, but even with several companies and standards making a push, we're not seeing huge leaps forward in the technology or its availability. Of course, companies like Netgear are jumping in with their latest twist on the theme in the form of 3DHD, Intel is pushing WiDi while WHDI, WirelessHD and countless others are still floating around out there. So we're asking you, are you already on the wireless HD bandwagon or if not, are you even considering the technology at all?

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Poll: Is anyone thinking about Wireless HDMI? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdhd3dwhdiwidiwihdwirelesswireless hdwireless hdmiWirelessHdWirelessHdmiSun, 14 Nov 2010 19:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Rocketfish serves up 4-port WirelessHD kit, wireless headphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/rocketfish-serves-up-4-port-wirelesshd-kit-wireless-headphones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/rocketfish-serves-up-4-port-wirelesshd-kit-wireless-headphones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/rocketfish-serves-up-4-port-wirelesshd-kit-wireless-headphones/#comments Remember the FlyWire? Time to fuhgettaboutit it. While Belkin saw fit to kill the flagship wireless HDMI product of the last decade, a number of other firms have moved forward with similar ideas -- thankfully for far less cheddar in many cases. Take this guy, for instance. Best Buy's in-house Rocketfish label has just introduced a four-port WirelessHD kit, which consists of two separate pieces that work in unison to pipe 1080p content from up to four HDMI sources (one at a time, obviously) to a single HDMI-equipped display. It's utilizing the same 60GHz WirelessHD protocol that's been hanging around for years, and supposedly it can operate with around 33 feet of space between boxes. There's support for 3D video, CEC remote functionality and surround sound, and it'll even auto-sense which HDMI socket is active and change over to that one for you. At $299.99, it's definitely one of the cheaper ways to cut an HDMI cable from your setup, but only time will tell if artifacting is an issue. In semi-related news, Rocketfish is also debuting a set of wireless cans at $119.99, with the full details on those waiting just after the break.

Continue reading Rocketfish serves up 4-port WirelessHD kit, wireless headphones

Rocketfish serves up 4-port WirelessHD kit, wireless headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>60ghzaudiobest buyBestBuyextenderhdmiheadphonesrocketfishwireless hdmiwireless headphoneswirelesshdWirelessHdmiWirelessHeadphonesMon, 08 Nov 2010 09:35:00 EST<![CDATA[WiGig's 60GHz WiFi prototypes slated for 2011, real products for 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/wigigs-60ghz-wifi-prototypes-slated-for-2011-real-products-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/wigigs-60ghz-wifi-prototypes-slated-for-2011-real-products-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/wigigs-60ghz-wifi-prototypes-slated-for-2011-real-products-for/#comments The second half of 2010 is nearly behind us, and we're afraid we're not seeing a whole lot of 60GHz modems on store shelves. So, when will WiGig's 1.5Gbps wireless transfer speeds forever shape our content-consuming lifestyles? The inside word is 2012. TrustedReviews sat down with VESA chairman Bruce Montag -- who also happens to be on the WiGig board -- and was told that the wireless DisplayPort products made possible by the recent WiGig / VESA partnership are due in "the first half of 2012." You won't necessarily need to wait that long to read about how they're going to make mothers of young, video gaming children jump for joy -- should all go according to plan, we'll be treated to glimpses of the first prototypes early next year.

WiGig's 60GHz WiFi prototypes slated for 2011, real products for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>60ghzBruce MontagBruceMontagvesaWiGigWiGig AllianceWigigAlliancewirelesswireless displayportwireless hdWirelessDisplayportWirelessHdSun, 07 Nov 2010 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[WiGig and VESA team up, promise wireless DisplayPort gear]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/wigig-and-vesa-team-up-promise-wireless-displayport-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/wigig-and-vesa-team-up-promise-wireless-displayport-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/wigig-and-vesa-team-up-promise-wireless-displayport-gear/#commentsTired of going at it alone, eh WiGig? The aforesaid Alliance has just teamed up with yet another organization -- a mere six months after doing likewise with the Wi-Fi Alliance. For those unaware, WiGig's 60GHz multi-gigabit technology has already begun to penetrate the higher-end AV market, particularly in devices that shoot 1080p from source-to-display sans cabling. But as we've seen, the adoption rate there isn't anything to write home about, and it seems as if the entity is branching out in an effort to broaden its potential profit portfolio. The newest partnership is with VESA, and the most important aspect of it (from a consumer standpoint, anyway) is summed up here: the two will be working to create a certification program for wireless DisplayPort products. The goal, as you may imagine, is to create a new spate of products that'll connect PCs and handhelds to monitors, projectors and HDTVs, all without wires and with gobs of bandwidth. Sadly, no time table is being revealed just yet, but we'll be cautiously expecting a few prototypes at CES. Right, dudes?

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WiGig and VESA team up, promise wireless DisplayPort gear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: HP's Wireless TV Connect transmitter and receiver hit FCC

HP's Wireless TV Connect transmitter and receiver hit FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: HP Wireless TV Connect hands-on

Continue reading HP Wireless TV Connect streams 1080p video, hits Intel WiDi where it hurts

HP Wireless TV Connect streams 1080p video, hits Intel WiDi where it hurts originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080phands-onHDMIhpHP Wireless TV ConnectHpWirelessTvConnectlaptoplaptopsstreamingWHDIwirelesswireless hdWireless TV ConnectWirelessHdWirelessTvConnectWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Amimon demos prototype wireless 3D HD transmission system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/amimon-demos-prototype-wireless-3d-hd-transmission-system/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/amimon-demos-prototype-wireless-3d-hd-transmission-system/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/amimon-demos-prototype-wireless-3d-hd-transmission-system/#comments Amimon -- remember those guys? The company responsible for transmitting 1080p video over a 5GHz band went (nearly) radio silent after making a few announcements at CES this year, but now it's hitting back with a new prototype system designed to support the bandwagon that James Cameron and company are driving forward. The new setup is capable of wirelessly transmitting 3D HD video using WHDI (5GHz), with the demo showing that 1080p 3D video could be beamed with a frame rate of 24fps without any major hiccups. For now, the system consists of a board for transmitting the signals and a board for receiving, with the both of 'em equipped with Amimon's digital baseband chip and RF transceiver. We're told that a shipping product is just a logo away, but we've no clue whether or not the first devices will be kits for outfitting existing televisions or new HDTVs with wireless 3D HD support baked right in.

Amimon demos prototype wireless 3D HD transmission system originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WHDI roadmap includes 3D update this year, 4K, Wi-Fi & mobile tie-ins in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS G73JW WirelessHD laptop at Computex 2010

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ASUS debuts WirelessHD-equipped G73JW and G53 laptops, we go eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: WHDI laptop and phone demos

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Brite-View HDelight brings WHDI to laptops and netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 May 2010 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Brite-ViewBrite-View HDelightBrite-viewHdelightHDelightimpressionsIntel WidiIntelWidilaptoplaptopsnetbooknetbook summitnetbooksNetbookSummitpreviewvideoWHDIWiDiwireless hdwireless hdmiWirelessHdWirelessHdmiThu, 27 May 2010 15:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Wi-Fi Alliance and WiGig sync up for 60GHz WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/10/wi-fi-alliance-and-wigig-sync-up-for-60ghz-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/10/wi-fi-alliance-and-wigig-sync-up-for-60ghz-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/10/wi-fi-alliance-and-wigig-sync-up-for-60ghz-wifi/#comments We already heard that Hitachi, Panasonic and Toshiba would be delivering 60GHz wireless products in the latter half of this year, but it looks like a whole heap of other companies will be as well after this bombshell drops. The Wi-Fi Alliance and WiGig (which just nailed down a final spec in December) have finally got their respective ducks in a row, and thanks to a new partnership announced today, 60GHz WiFi products are now possible. For those unaware, 60GHz airwaves are typically reserved for high-bandwidth applications -- think streaming a Blu-ray flick from a player to an HDTV sans any cabling. The two will be working in unison in order to create a next-generation certification program for products operating in the 60GHz band, and best of all, a "significant portion, if not all, of these devices are expected to also support traditional WiFi networking in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands." There's no mention of when exactly the first 60GHz WiFi wares will begin to ship, but we can certainly say we're eager to update this here tutorial when tri-band becomes reality.

Update: The rival WirelessHD alliance (updated to 1.1 today with support for 3DTV, HDCP 2.0, data applications and data rates in excess of 10Gbps) says it will support WiGig with dual-mode WirelessHD/WiGig silicon now available from SiBeam for sampling. Hey, what would a standard be if we didn't have options?

Continue reading Wi-Fi Alliance and WiGig sync up for 60GHz WiFi

Wi-Fi Alliance and WiGig sync up for 60GHz WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 May 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.160ghzbroadbanddual-modehdcp 2.0Hdcp2.0internetprotocolsibeamspecificationstandardstreamstreamingstreaming mediaStreamingMediawi-fi allianceWi-fiAlliancewifiwigigwigig allianceWigigAlliancewirelesshdMon, 10 May 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[OO HD wireless projector concept reaches for the stars, almost grabs 'em (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/#comments David Riesenberg obviously had his head in the clouds when he dreamed up the OO High Definition Wireless Projector, but it's not like we're kvetching about his imagination's ability to go far beyond the limits of most humans. For one thing, the concept 1080p projector looks (and lands) like a stunning orange UFO; for another, the specs are otherwordly. Should the device ever come to market, Reisenberg says it will pack SSD storage, WiFi and internal decoder chips into its svelte, 11-inch round carbon fiber frame, as well as three independently articulated legs for balance and a Li-ion battery for up to three hours of cord-free HD streaming and playback. Did we mention it's got a matching touchscreen remote? And our deepest affection, forever and ever? See what we're drooling over in Riesenberg's subtle video homage to a certain interstellar piano waltz right after the break.

[Thanks, David]

Gallery: OO High Definition Wireless Projector Concept

OO High Definition Wireless Projector Concept

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OO HD wireless projector concept reaches for the stars, almost grabs 'em (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptconceptsdavid riesenbergDavidRiesenbergdesignHD projectorHdProjectormockupOO HD Wireless ProjectorOoHdWirelessProjectorprojectorprojectorswireless projectorwirelesshdWirelessProjectorWed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget HD: Is there a good wireless HDMI option yet?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/ask-engadget-hd-is-there-a-good-wireless-hdmi-option/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/ask-engadget-hd-is-there-a-good-wireless-hdmi-option/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/ask-engadget-hd-is-there-a-good-wireless-hdmi-option/#comments In the yeeeeear two thousand... and ten, are we seriously still restricted to the demands of physical connections to get our HD fix? While wires have gotten it done for most of us so far, there's more than a few looking to make the jump to wireless HDMI solutions but unsure how to take the first step. We'll let Greg tell us about his situation:

"Currently my setup has wires running around the corner from my display to a media closet stocked with DVR, Blu-ray player, game consoles and the like, but I'd really like to shift my HDTV to a wall across the room without light shining directly on it. Unfortunately that would put it around 15 feet away from where all my HD sources are and drilling through the walls/ceiling is not a desirable alternative, and I want to know if any of the many wireless HDMI extenders or integrated TVs are worth buying. A Panasonic Z1 might be out of my price range, but one of the new HDTVs from Vizio, Toshiba or LG coming this year definitely an option. Otherwise, a dedicated streamer might be my best option, but is there one worth the money available now?"

When we last considered this question a couple of years ago, the immature wireless HDMI market offered only expensive options that compressed the signal and didn't work very well. By now, prices have come down and technology has improved greatly. We haven't gone cable-free in our setups yet but we're sure someone out there has tested the wireless HDMI waters, any advice for our friend Greg is certainly welcome.

Got a burning question that you'd love to toss out for Engadget HD (or its readers) to take a look at? Tired of Google's blank stares when you ask for real-world experiences? Hit us up at ask at engadgethd dawt com and keep an eye on this space -- your inquiry could be next.

Ask Engadget HD: Is there a good wireless HDMI option yet? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The year's 2010, yet we're still leering at the dusty pile of cables behind our AV equipment and wondering, "O UWB, where art thou?" Well, the folks at Tech-On have got a little update for us: Hitachi, Panasonic and Toshiba are reported to be delivering products donning 60GHz wireless chips -- which sip little juice but churn out 7GHz of colossal bandwidth and 1.5Gbps of data rate -- in the second half of this year. While none of the manufacturers are directly pimping either WirelessHD or WiGig, it appears that Hitachi and Panasonic are siding with WiGig's extra functionalities like media access control (MAC), and the latter even envisions "embedding the functionality into portable gear" for downloading digital content from kiosks. Either way, it's nice to see some progress here -- we don't want things to drag on any longer, do we?

Hitachi, Panasonic and Toshiba to deliver 60GHz wireless products in 2H 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Colin]

Continue reading Netgear's Push2TV wireless TV adapter caught nonchalantly hanging out in the wild

Netgear's Push2TV wireless TV adapter caught nonchalantly hanging out in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: IOGEAR CES 2010 lineup hands-on

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IOGEAR wireless HD system and other goodies hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Toshiba introduces ZX900 Series 55-inch and 65-inch Cell TVs for the US

Toshiba introduces ZX900 Series 55-inch and 65-inch Cell TVs for the US originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG to ship HDTVs with WHDI wireless technology baked in originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember VIZIO's LED backlit 55-inch XVT LCD with WiFi and widgets that debuted for two grand last year and seemed like such a value? Great, now go ahead and forget it because the company's top of the line model in August will switch over to a monster 72-inch 480Hz LCD (above) with 3D, WirelessHD, VIZIO Internet Apps widget platform and Wireless-N for $3,499. If that's too big to fit your budget (or in our case, tiny shoebox apartment) there will also be 55- and 47-inch versions available, with all the same features plus a new antireflective panel for those of you who like to keep the lights on during, they'll cost $2,499 and $1,999, respectively. These 3D displays feature SENSIO technology and Bluetooth-synchronized active shutter LCD glasses from XpanD, while a VIZIO XVT Pro Wireless HDMI Adapter is available separately with 4 HDMI inputs to blast HD signals across the room on the 60Ghz band. Cinema enthusiasts also have something to look forward to, check the gallery below for shots of the 58-inch ultrawidescreen 21:9 aspect ratio XVTPRO580CD, no word on a ship date or price but when it appears later this year you can kiss black bars during movies goodbye. We're sure we'll see more models from VIZIO before CES is out for the smaller, less 3D friendly homes, but right now it doesn't look like the company plans on giving up its LCD sales crown anytime soon -- these combinations of features and pricing may prove very difficult to say no to. PR with other details is after the break.

Gallery: VIZIO XVT LCDs for 2010

Continue reading VIZIO's 2010 XVT LCDs go up to 72-inches with 3D, LED, WiFi & WirelessHD

VIZIO's 2010 XVT LCDs go up to 72-inches with 3D, LED, WiFi & WirelessHD originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netgear to stream Full HD anywhere in the home over 4x4 MIMO WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WirelessHD 2.0 spec speeds up to 28 Gbps to make room for 4K, 3D, portable devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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VIZIO adding WirelessHD to top of the line HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ProVision's AXAR to wirelessly stream HD content to just about anything originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sleek Audio SA1 (and Kleer W-1) earbud impressons

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Sleek Audio SA1 (and Kleer W-1) earbud impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Rocketfish WirelessHD Adapter snips an HDMI cord for $600

Rocketfish WirelessHD Adapter snips an HDMI cord for $600 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two years after assembling a team to fight the tyranny of wires with 60GHz beaming and less than a year after entering mass production, SiBEAM has unveiled its second generation of WirelessHD chips, this time with the promise of low cost, mass adoption price points with an eye towards reducing overall costs and improving video quality. The new 65nm chips don't require active cooling, use less power and take up less space, plus integrate HDMI, HDCP and DTCP support and surround sound capability. Last year the premium was too steep for us to consider wireless HDTV as a serious option, but as costs come down and manufacturer support comes up it may be time to take another look at WirelessHD.

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WirelessHD second generation hardware promises "mass adoption" pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, it's easy to be distracted by the sexy, slim BRAVIA LCD HDTV in front of you, but refocus your eyes for a moment on that unassuming box to the lower right. Given a distinct lack of (read: none) media inputs on the screen itself, that little devices is where all your HDMI, coax and other video sources will be going. With it's $5,000 pricetag the ability to hide DVR's, game consoles and whatever else well away from the television itself is a major selling point so feel free to peruse these pictures (no iPhone comparisons, we promise) and get familiar before this set hits shelves in October.

Gallery: Sony XBR10 wireless LCD HDTV eyes-on

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Eyes-on: Sony's XBR10 LCD and its wireless video streaming box originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, it's easy to be distracted by the sexy, slim BRAVIA LCD HDTV in front of you, but refocus your eyes for a moment on that unassuming box to the lower right. Given a distinct lack of (read: none) media inputs on the screen itself, that little devices is where all your HDMI, coax and other video sources will be going. With it's $5,000 pricetag the ability to hide DVR's, game consoles and whatever else well away from the television itself is a major selling point so feel free to peruse these pictures (no iPhone comparisons, we promise) and get familiar before this set hits shelves in October.

Gallery: Sony XBR10 wireless LCD HDTV eyes-on

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One of our ultimate dream gadgets has long been a dead-simple wireless HDMI dongle for our laptops -- something that would let us just throw a window (say, Hulu) up on our HDTV without a lot of fuss, cables, or configuration. So obviously we were pretty excited to try out the $199 Atlona Technologies HD-AiR, which marries Wireless USB with DisplayLink and promises to send 720p video directly from your laptop to a base station with VGA and HDMI outputs up to 30 feet away -- until we received the box and noted the small print saying that it doesn't support audio. Hopes: dashed.

On top of that, we're not sure if it's DisplayLink, Wireless USB, or some combination of the two, but the video link seemed pretty bandwidth-starved -- full-screen video was close to unwatchable, PowerPoint transitions were kinda jerky, and even just moving windows around was pretty choppy. For such a promising -- and much-needed -- device, the HD-AiR just doesn't get it done. Atlona says the next version will have audio support and 1080p video support using the next generation of DisplayLink chips and drivers, but we'd hope the company's engineers spend a little more time in the lab polishing up their 720p framerates before they push this thing any farther. Video after the break.

Gallery: Atlona HD-AiR unboxing and hands-on

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Atlona HD-AiR wireless HDMI system hands-on and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On top of that, we're not sure if it's DisplayLink, Wireless USB, or some combination of the two, but the video link seemed pretty bandwidth-starved -- full-screen video was close to unwatchable, PowerPoint transitions were kinda jerky, and even just moving windows around was pretty choppy. For such a promising -- and much-needed -- device, the HD-AiR just doesn't get it done. Atlona says the next version will have audio support and 1080p video support using the next generation of DisplayLink chips and drivers, but we'd hope the company's engineers spend a little more time in the lab polishing up their 720p framerates before they push this thing any farther. Video after the break.

Gallery: Atlona HD-AiR unboxing and hands-on

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Atlona HD-AiR wireless HDMI system hands-on and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As has become customary these days, Belkin is also pinning the cancellation of the FlyWire on the economy, with a spokesperson telling us that the "retail price of $1,499 would be out of line given the current state of the economy." She continued by stating that the company has "opted to halt production of FlyWire" and "will no longer be introducing [it] to the market." Granted, the company does seem somewhat apologetic, concluding that "there will be some disappointed folks out there, but [Belkin's] end goal is to introduce products that are accessible and that make sense in the current environment."


Frankly, we're not buying it. In April, Belkin affirmed to us that while AMIMON's WDHI technology was "solid," it was taking its sweet time in order to "pay very close attention to the user experience, such as the packaging, setup, and the quick install guide." We could be way off base here, but we'd say the economy was sucking quite a bit harder in April than it is today. And honestly, that's beside the point. A $1,500 device that enabled a Blu-ray player to communicate wirelessly with an HDTV is obviously a luxury item, and regardless of unemployment numbers, Belkin had to know that the FlyWire would only appeal to upscale consumers. You know, the same folks who also put in an order for a Ferrari California in 1H 2009 while their hedge fund dived.

To us, the sudden death of the FlyWire is more of an industry signal than anything. For quite some while, we've been wondering when the industry at large would embrace wireless HD and HDMI technology, and now we're beginning to think that said embrace will never happen in any significant capacity. Even Wireless USB couldn't cut it, and we're guessing there are an awful lot more USB users out there than HDMI. If the price dropped dramatically and the sector consolidated a bit in order to agree on a single standard, we'd say wireless HD / HDMI has a fighting chance. 'Til that happens, you can pretty much bank on the FlyWire fiasco becoming a model for the rest. Belkin's statement in full is past the break.

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Belkin kills the FlyWire -- does wireless HD / HDMI even have a chance? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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