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Wireless Home Digital Interface Product Roundup

Christophor Rick | 1 year ago |

Unlike, well, pretty much everyone, I have had a WHDI device in my house for much of the year. What is it? WHDI is wireless HD video streaming and it is brilliant. Now I've been in contact with the Wireless Home Digital Interface people for quite some time, since CES maybe in January. Admittedly, the product I have is somewhat rudimentary and I can think of a dozen things to make it better. But now, you don't have to worry about any of that since WHDI put together a list of everything available on the market presently.

What is WHDI?

WHDI revolutionizes the home multimedia experience by wirelessly delivering interactive HD video from any device to any display. It gives consumers convenience and flexibility to connect HDTVs wirelessly to video sources such as Notebooks, Mobile Phones, Set-top boxes and Blu-ray players. The technology enables wireless delivery of uncompressed HDTV throughout the home with video rates of up to 1080p in the 5Ghz unlicensed band.

WHDI Consortium was formed by Amimon, Hitachi, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp, Sony and LG Electronics.

The great thing about these products is that a source, like your computer, can be in a completely different room and the devices wirelessly transmit the HD video to whatever display you have the receiver hooked up to. In my case it's the computer and the digital projector. I'm hoping to cut down on cabling overall to the projector soon and want to get a couple transmitters that can all connect to the receiver and then I can just switch the input on that and that's 2 less cables I need to run halfway cross the room.

The WHDI Standard Compatible Products on the Market

Products & Brand Expertise	WHDI-Enabled Features	Technical Specs
SlingItPowerColor, established by Tul Corporation in 1997, is a graphics industry leading brand name well known for its outstanding performance and innovative technology.	Centralizes and distributes entertainment content wirelessly. Plug & play and beam digital HD content such as games, Internet video, photos and more to a HDTV. Supports Human Interface devices (HID), such as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Access PC content without the device nearby. Creates a gateway for wireless entertainment by offering a pair of devices that build a bridge across multi-rooms.	Model Name: WX1221-IH Supported Video Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p Supported 3D Format: 1080p @ 24 Hz Supported Audio Format: 5.1 Channels 192 KHz 24-Bit, AC3 and DTS Dolby Transmission Distance: up to 25 meters Remote Control Function: HID (Human Interface Device) for PC/NB, IR for HD AV Source, Interface: Transmitter: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 x mini USB port for PC/NB, 1 x IR Blaster jack, Receiver: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 z mini USB port for HID device, 1 x build-in IR receiver
Galaxy WHDI StickGalaxy is the world's 2nd largest PC graphic card. The company has invested greatly in expanding its presence in the WHDI market.	Portable wireless HD video solution based on WHDI technology. Enables wireless connectivity of any uncompressed HD video and audio. Wirelessly connects from any HD source device, such as desktop PCs, laptops, Blu-ray players, STBs, and game consoles, to any HD display device, such as LCD/Plasma TVs and projectors. Connects in-room notebooks to any TV/Projector in the room. Galaxy already offers a PC graphic card with embedded WHDI transmission capability. Their new device allows them to offer a WHDI solution to customers that haven't purchased their WHDI graphic card.	Supported Video Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p Supported 3D Format: 1080p @ 24 Hz Supported Audio Format: 5.1 Channels 192 KHz 24-Bit, AC3 and DTS Dolby Transmission Distance: up to 10 meters Remote Control Function: HID (Human Interface Device) for PC/NB, Transmitter: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 x mini USB port for PC/NB, Receiver: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 z mini USB port for HID device, 1 x build-in IR receiver
HP Wireless TV Connect2HP is the largest PC company in the world.	2nd generation of HP Wireless TV Connect based on WHDI technology. Much smaller and slicker design. Mirrors a laptop to the large screen with a simple stick attachment, allowing users to move around and enjoy wireless HD video and audio. Watch movies, view photos, listen to music and play games from a laptop on their HDTV within the same room. All that is needed is an available HDMI port. Transmits 3D content wirelessly.	Supported Video Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p Supported 3D Format: 1080p @ 24 Hz Supported Audio Format: 5.1 Channels 192 KHz 24-Bit, AC3 and DTS Dolby Transmission Distance: up to 10 meters Remote Control Function: Interface: Transmitter: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 x mini USB port for PC/NB, Receiver: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 z mini USB port for HID device,
Belkin - ScreenCast AV 4Belkin is a world leader in wireless and audio-video accessories. Belkin products are sold worldwide and have become the standard for quality communication accessories.	Wirelessly connects home theater equipment to a HDTV using WHDI technology. Plug up to 4 AV sources: STB, Blu-ray, PS3, etc. to the transmitter and the receiver will allow the user to choose between them, and control them through their own regular remote control via 4 IR blaster lines. AV equipment can be located away from the TV hidden in a closet or in the adjacent room and connected through the powerful transmitter to the TV. Supporting 5.1 audio channels, as well as Full-HD and 3D resolutions, it finally allows users the freedom to move AV equipment from beneath the TV. This adapter is an ideal accessory for wall-mounted TVs.	Supported Video Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p Supported 3D Format: 1080p @ 24 Hz Supported Audio Format: 7.1 Channels 192 KHz 24-Bit, AC3 and DTS Dolby Transmission Distance: up to 25 meters Remote Control Function: HID (Human Interface Device) for PC/NB, IR for HD AV Source Interface: Transmitter: 4 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 x mini USB port for PC/NB, 1 x IR Blaster jack Receiver: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 z mini USB port for HID device, 1 x build-in IR receiver
IO DataWTR-HDAV/A - IO Data is the leading provider of accessories to the Japanese market.	Stream HD audio and video wirelessly from room to room. The company works in cooperation with cable & satellite providers that are looking to reduce installation hassles in new homes. IO Data WTR-HDAV/A provides a WHDI solution that streams 1080p video alongside as PMC, AC3 and DTS audio at 96 kHz.	Supported Video Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p Supported Audio Format: 5.1 Channels 192 KHz 24-Bit, AC3 and DTS Dolby Transmission Distance: up to 25 meters Remote Control Function: HID (Human Interface Device) for PC/NB, IR for HD AV Source Interface: Transmitter: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 x mini USB port for PC/NB, 1 x IR Blaster jack Receiver: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 z mini USB port for HID device, 1 x build-in IR receiver
ASUS WAVIASUS is a global technology leader in the digital era. It is the world's top three consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best-selling and most award-winning motherboards.	Utilizes WHDI's zero latency, and combines it with a Kinect-like gesture sensing camera. Together these two technologies offer a Kinect-like solution for the large desktop gaming PC. This product joins a previous ASUS WHDI-based product that has been available in the market for a year.	Supported Video Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p Supported Audio Format: 5.1 Channels 192 KHz 24-Bit, AC3 and DTS Dolby Transmission Distance: up to 25 meters Remote Control Function: HID (Human Interface Device) for PC/NB,: Transmitter: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 x mini USB port for PC/NB, Receiver: 1 x HDMI (Type A) input, 1 z mini USB port for HID device, 1 x build-in IR receiver

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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=674616722 Dean Collins
I thought wireless hdmi was going to be in the 54-60 ghz range, not the more congested 5ghz range?
Does all these various standards mean we are going to have a hdd/blueray style war for the next 3 years?
Why cant they all agree on a common standard? We aren't all tech reporters who get our equipment for free.-
http://www.iogear.com Joseph Zhang
At this point, WHDI products are the best for in house wireless video/audio tranmission, with 3D 1080P video quality. But competition is very keen in this area, there are other technologies kept on improving (such as wifi direct and 60GHz). To stay on the top, the WHDI group has to continuously improve their technology.