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Microsoft's Adapter beams your laptop screen to your TV (pictures)

Get a look at the little dongle that can bring your Windows 8.1 or some Android screens right to your TV.

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The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is powered by the attached USB cable.

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HDMI connector allows you to hook up the adapter to a TV, projector or monitor.

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The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is quite compact.

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The white light on the base of the Adapter indicates it's powered on.

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Screen mirroring works very well with the slightest amount of lag.

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