Home A/V at CES 2007
Philips introduces new wireless HDMI kit Ever wanted to connect a video component to a monitor or a projector on the other side of the room but didn't want to run an expensive, unsightly HDMI cable to it? Well, Philips has introduced a set of wireless HDMI "cables" that will allegedly hit US stores midyear, with a US$300 price tag. We know it sounds a little contradictory to call cables wireless, but hey, we don't write the press releases or name the products. We guess the point is in order to go the wireless HDMI route you will to connect a transceiver to both your video source and monitor, whether it's a TV or a projector. Unfortunately, the transceivers will require power, so you'll need to plug them into an outlet. They are HDCP-compliant.
We're not quite sure how useful wireless HDMI is, but it's a cool concept, and with long HDMI cables costing hundreds of dollars, we can see how this could be an appealing solutions for those with challenging home theater setups. Credit: David Carnoy, CNET.com | |||||||||||||
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