Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Asus, Wireless, HDMI, Streamer, Video | Themes: Home Theater, Digital Entertainment
Asus's upcoming wireless HDMI streamer won't have any lag.
Engadget reports that Asus is currently working on a wireless HDMI streamer that will supposedly pass along 1080p HD content without any lag. The drawback is that the upcoming streamer will provide only one HDMI input; combining multiple devices like the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Blue-ray player into one HDMI multimedia center won't be possible without some kind of switchbox plugged into the streamer itself.
According to the site, the ASUS BR-HD3 HDMI streamer won't cost as much as Belkin's $1,499 FlyWire HDMI streamer: Asus plans to sell its device for less than half that price... around $654. Asus also plans to put the device on the market possibly next month, followed by a more expensive three-port version in June 2010.
Engadget also added that Asus will make a "spinoff" of the BR-HD3 sometime in Q1 2010 that will wirelessly stream one source to three HDTVs. We're not sure why anyone would want to stream one signal to three sources, however this device might be useful in a commercial or industrial setting where companies want to play the same video on multiple HDTVs in different locations.
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That's pretty sweet, also better for people with multiple tvs and one HD receiver, instead of having three hd receivers just get a receiver and on of these streamers that split into three signals ad send to that room.
I can see using the 1 source 3 output version in my house. One bedroom, office, and bathroom/kitchen all off the cable receiver in say the bedroom (chances of using these 3 TVs separately would be low). Total cost, 3x mediocre TVs $500/pc ($1500), 1 distributor ($1000-$2000), 1 universal remote + hip holster ($300) so $2800-$3800 about. Places to save would be getting cheaper TVs ($200/pc). Keep in mind this is a cheap setup to avoid paying extra for each new receiver from your cable company. With a satellite provider you would see the savings in just over a year. For regular cable it would save you from crawling in your attic running wire. All of this assumes, you really want a TV while you fall asleep, do work, or cook/bath.
I hate wires and all, but I don't understand all the fuss about wireless hdmi, I mean, the TV is a plant object, it never moves, and there is only one wire coming from each device to the tv, and if your using a receiver, there is usually only 1 (so this would be perfect for that actually)
I can see using the 1 source 3 output version in my house. One bedroom, office, and bathroom/kitchen all off the cable receiver in say the bedroom (chances of using these 3 TVs separately would be low). Total cost, 3x mediocre TVs $500/pc ($1500), 1 distributor ($1000-$2000), 1 universal remote + hip holster ($300) so $2800-$3800 about. Places to save would be getting cheaper TVs ($200/pc). Keep in mind this is a cheap setup to avoid paying extra for each new receiver from your cable company. With a satellite provider you would see the savings in just over a year. For regular cable it would save you from crawling in your attic running wire. All of this assumes, you really want a TV while you fall asleep, do work, or cook/bath.
that is exactly what i said
Some people will find this overpriced, but they need to pay people for searching way to do it.I think its a good news. Say to yourself that one day its gonna be a standart, and its coming. Sorry for my bad english
Sports bars ? Hello.
Iv always to be able to stream HDMI PC video signal from my graphics card to my 46" screen in living room...now i can!!
Now all i need is keyboard mouse and joystick which connects via my router and ill b all sweet !!
Until then i can use my iPone to control my PC...using AirMouse which connects via router...
Anyone know of a wireless keyboard mouse setup which will connect to a router instead of a standalone wireless USB dongle?
This author is probably smarter that me, but he sounds like a complete idiot when he can't even spell "blu-ray" right...but after forcing my self past that little letter that drives me crazy, this would be an awesome addition to my setup as well
This author is probably smarter that me...
You should read some of his other articles...
Iv always to be able to stream HDMI PC video signal from my graphics card to my 46" screen in living room...now i can!!
HTPC, UMPC laptops and some cables for your computer needs, or one central PC, big, maybe noisy or heavy and watercooled, that can do everything, including playing maxed out crysis when needed, and still satisfy mobility needs with wireless 'star trek' computing and quiet living rooms.
And, please developers, improve upon multiple input.
Still too costly for most consumers, imo. Most people only only paid slightly more than that for the 1080p widescreen to begin with.
I hope no one is thinking that this streaming of one source to multiple TV's means separate channels to different TV's. You won't be able to watch different TV shows from one HDTV receiver sent to different TV's, for that you would need different receivers, the way the cable companies work it. Since your remote would require line of sight, with the IR remote, you'd have to be in the same room to change the channel of your TV show, or switch from a blu-ray movie to the TV. Even a bluetooth remote wouldn't work over long distances (30'). Having a wireless g/n plug-in for a logitech remote that would work with cable and satellite receivers so you can change channels via your wireless network would make this HMDI streaming work nice.
Sports bars ? Hello.
Hello.