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Wireless Video from Macbook to LCDTV

Aug 5, 2008 3:19AM PDT

Hello all,

I am interested in using my Samsung LNT4081F as a monitor for my Macbook. I do not want to connect it with a cord, as I would then need to purchase a wireless keyboard etc. Is there any product that allows you to wirelessly view whats on your computer screen on a TV? I also am concerned with losing resolution...any suggestions?

The only solution I could think of would be to buy a MiniMac and hook that up DVI(computer) to HDMI(LCDTV). I would then need to purchase a wireless keyboard/mouse etc. This would all be pretty expensive. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks in advance
-GtL

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Two more things...
Aug 5, 2008 3:24AM PDT

I have already seen the SlingCatcher, and am not impressed. Especially since I am looking for a solution now.

To sum things up, all I really want is to use my laptop as a keyboard and my TV as a monitor to surf the web wirelessly. If anyone has a solution, that would be great!

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So what you are really looking for is
Aug 5, 2008 3:37AM PDT

a High Definition Television transmitter!

In order to transmit, wirelessly, a video signal from your laptop you would need to connect it to a transmitter capable of transmitting a video signal to the receiver in your television.

That would be a huge amount of data being moved wirelessly. Of course, using this transmitter would allow all your neighbors to tune into your TV station and watch you banking!

Slingshot works the other way around. It pushes from the TV receiver out to the PC.

I don't think this is going to happen. Of course, I could be wrong

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Thanks
Aug 5, 2008 4:35AM PDT

Thanks for your help. Im surprised there is nothing like this, as I feel there would be a market for a product like this. Too bad.

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It's possible today.
Aug 5, 2008 3:45AM PDT

But most don't want to pay for it. It's about 1 kilobuck and up for the good HDTV links.

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More info
Aug 5, 2008 4:36AM PDT

it is possible? Can you give me more info...

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No.
Aug 5, 2008 5:35AM PDT
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Interesting...
Aug 5, 2008 6:07AM PDT

This is getting closer to what I have in mind, although it has extra features I wouldn't use that are most likely driving up the price.

I am fine with wired HDMI cords for the cable to the TV. In addition, I would have no need to wirelessly push DVD/Bluray to the TV. I really only want the wireless for my computer. This is a step in the right direction though, thanks.

What I really envision is a USB stick connected to my computer, that using bluetooth or some other technology would connect to another USB stick on my LCD TV. By switching inputs on my TV, I could then access the USB input and WhaLA!...my computer screen would be pushed to my LCD. I guess Im dreaming...

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Found something...
Aug 5, 2008 6:38AM PDT
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Or this looks even better
Aug 5, 2008 6:47AM PDT

This might be exactly what I am looking for:

http://sewelldirect.com/pc-to-tv.asp

Since I am somewhat of a novice, I would appreciate your advice, especially regarding how you think the screen resolution will look or any other problems you think I may encounter.

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Another option
Aug 5, 2008 6:59AM PDT
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Last one...
Aug 5, 2008 7:17AM PDT
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One of these was not wireless.
Aug 5, 2008 8:43AM PDT

The wifi unit above will drive people nuts as it tops out at 30FPS (your PC displays are double that.)

Today, the real solutions are north of 1K.
Bob

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HDTV?
Aug 8, 2008 9:57PM PDT

Well, all the adapters/converters you showed are inexpensive because NONE of them are HD. The last one would show photos in HD (720P) but video in "normal" resolution. To get full quality HD (1080P) for blueray over wireless you are going to have to spend 1K or more (likely more) using your method. I just run the DVI out of my Macbook convert to HDMI and cable it in to the TV for under $50! The audio quality out of my Macbook is not great, but I am only running standard def DVD's or streaming video from the internet. I think the Mac mini with wireless keyboard is by far your best bet (cheapest wireless at least). Plus you get a media server (kind of) that you can send media to and from.

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Why not...
Aug 9, 2008 4:59PM PDT

Is there a reason why you can't just sit your Macbook on a table, hook in an HDMI cable and buy a wireless keyboard and mouse combo? That would be your cheapest option, and better quality than video senders.

But seriously, notebook computers are not especially intended as media centre PCs, just as they are not intended as gaming machines. I'd recommend buying a real media centre computer (i.e. not a Mac) to perform this function.

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Wow! Great topic... but this is the first..
Aug 11, 2008 2:00AM PDT

Quoted by 3RDALBUM:
Why not...
by 3rdalbum - 8/9/08 11:59 PM

But seriously, notebook computers are not especially intended as media centre PCs, just as they are not intended as gaming machines. I'd recommend buying a real media centre computer (i.e. not a Mac) to perform this function.

I ALWAYS TOLD MY KIDS THAT... I ALSO TOLD THEIR FATHER THIS same thing YEARS AGO.. But no one listens to me..

However, it works as a charm... We connect everything by a wire not bluetooth. We have it setup as mentioned above with the laptop. They play games all day long... Again not wirelessly....

I want my laptop back! I guess if I get the kids a Wii, they would leave my laptop alone... It's going on 3 years and the laptop is doing it's thing!

No need to buy any other machine! Like you mentioned 3RDALBUM, "Is there a reason why you can't just sit your Macbook on a table, hook in an HDMI cable and buy a wireless keyboard and mouse combo? That would be your cheapest option, and better quality than video senders.
" this is what we are doing right now.... no need for any other machine. They are playing games, watching movies, and have a ball with my laptop connect to the 32 inch hdtv in the living room....

thanks again 3rdalbum!! you're the best!

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Ok then...
Aug 14, 2008 5:33AM PDT

What DVI to HDMI cord do you suggest?

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Depends on how much you want to spend
Aug 14, 2008 5:42AM PDT

Monster do a nice range for $99 to $169 but, with the use of Google, you can find them as low as $25

It all depends on length and quality.

Doesn't it always!


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been a while
Dec 24, 2010 2:57PM PST
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Actually it doesn't.
Dec 27, 2010 9:16AM PST

"as a monitor for my Macbook."

While that's a nice 1000bps powerline bridge it fails to supply what the original poster asked for.
Bob

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Wireless Video from Macbook to LCDTV by lanegt
Jan 22, 2011 7:59AM PST

Agree with Bob - Additionally, as I found out - this is not one size fits all. Depending upon the wiring setup in your home, and especially if you have remodeled your home (I have another circuit breaker box in my basement) Belkin may not work really well. It is great using the existing wiring, but not so great (and not terrible) when the connection runs across both areas. NOT to put down Belkin, just saying...