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Loading ...There are multiple ways to connect laptops to HDTVs, but most of them require bulky cables and cords. However, at CES 2010, Intel revealed its Wireless Display technology (AKA WiDi) that makes this connection a lot easier.
Intel’s WiDi requires a laptop PC based on the company’s Core processor family, HD graphics, and Centrino wireless technology in order to deliver the WiDi capability. Also, the Netgear Push2TV adapter is needed to receive signals from the laptop and display them on the TV. The adapter can connect to the TV through HDMI or AV cables.
This technology allows users to share content such as photos, Internet radio, YouYube, and Hulu with friends and family. In addition, it eliminates the hassle of dealing with cables and cords.
Intel’s Wireless Display is currently available on Best Buy’s Blue Label 2.0 laptops and is sold together with the Netgear Push2TV adapter at prices starting at $899.
Yeah those super bulky $10 HDMI cables…. why use those when you can spend a lot more for one of these clever inventions.
Or just use your xbox 360
Hello .
if you could what do you mean with xbox 360 ..how wold i set that up
thanks
Steve
$899 to $1099!? Yeah…good luck with that. I could get a DVR and and EYETV from Elgato BOTH and still come in about $300 less than this while accomplishing much more. I didn’t see that this overpriced albatross included the ability to download netflix or amazon directly. I suppose you could do that with your laptop and then stream…but whats the point of this box? Its basically a glorified wifi router at 8x-10x the price. No thank you. Next suggestion?
Andrew
Preciseplus.com
Go watch the video again. The price includes the laptop
Unless there’s something I’m missing here the price for this type of wireless connectivity is mind boggling. Just to watch some TV and share images!
You’re missing one fact on the price. It’s a bundled price including the laptop. Having cleared that up, I’m still not convinced that this product will sell, especially as it requires Intel Core technology in the laptop in order to work.
I think the price includes the laptop. If so, this is a great device. It is just the kind of device we need to make technology useable for everyday stuff. It is another step in allow the consumer to share content (whether great or boring) easily with others. I can see being used both in the family room and in small business conference rooms.
There is a small delay between what s being played on the laptop and what the TV displays. Also I am looking forward to see this working on more laptops. I understand they want to keep this in house but somehow I feel forced to buy a specific laptop. Here is another demo from CES 2010 and how to set up WiDi:
http://www.thehdstandard.com/hardwaresoftware-solutions-for-streaming/pc-to-tv-wireless-720p-streaming-from-intel/
Catalin
Professional Streaming Consultant
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