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SonyStyle price for DMX-WL1 Wireless HD streamer drops by $300
If price was the only thing separating your living room from a Sony DMX-WL1 wireless HD unit, maybe news that SonyStyle is unloading them for $499 (down from $799) is enough to initiate a purchase. Maybe having a pricing edge over the Gefen EXT-WHDMI setup is enough to separate the two, but Sony's pair is still limited to 1080i as opposed to 1080p streaming, so we'd take a careful look at the reviews before laying down green for either one, though we may just stick with our old school wired-HDMI lifestyle for now.
Sony DMX-WL1 wireless link reviewed
Not happy with taking only the Gefen EXT-WHDMI on a shakedown run, the CNET folks grabbed the Sony DMX-WL1 and gave it a shot as well, as mentioned in the Gefen review. Unfortunately the video stream was apparently less hardy than the Gefen solution, although they did give it the edge in response time (important for gaming) and picture quality despite being limited to only 1080i resolution. Punch the read link for the full breakdown, but it certainly seems that despite a $799 pricetag, there's going to be compromises made either way over a standard wired connection.
Sony offers up slew of BRAVIA accessories for pre-order
Back at CES 2008, Sony quietly unveiled a number of cutesy BRAVIA accessories. Now, those very accessories are up for pre-order. Designed to function with compatible BRAVIA HDTVs, these modules expand the capabilities of your set, with the Input Link Module ($149.99) adding four HDMI ports, the DVD Link Module ($199.99) adding an upscaling DVD player and the Wireless Link Module ($799.99) adding cordless HD transmission. Check 'em all out in detail below.[Via SonyInsider]Read - BRAVIA Wireless Link ModuleRead - BRAVIA DVD Link ModuleRead - BRAVIA Input Link Module
Sony ready to debut WHDI with the DMX-WL1T
Details around the wireless edition of Sony's Bravia Internet Link kit -- most notably peeped during CES -- are coming into focus. Using that WHDI tech the kids are so into these days, this system is for Sony's Digital Media Extender-equipped HDTVs, and according to Sony Insider will debut for a price between $350 and $500 at the IFA conference in Berlin. Unfortunately, SI's info suggests we may only be spec'd for 1080i streaming of up to 5 feet, a bit less than the 200 foot range originally expected -- for only the fraction of the price of Monster Cables. Punch the read link for the rest of the details on the DMX-WL1T, while the rest of us hope Sony can turn the distance up enough to make it worthwhile.
