- Wirelessly stream true 1080p high definition 3D video & digital audio to your TV or projector. Watch movies & TV shows from your laptop, PC, Mac, A/V receiver, gaming console, cable/satellite
- Transmitted signal is crystal clear, able to stream uncompressed HD video & audio with ease. Signal experiences zero latency (real time) even when streaming 3D video to a 1080p device
- Easy to install plug 'n play set up eliminates the need to install expensive, inconvenient cables. No software or WiFi connection required. Transmitter: 1 x HDMI input, Receiver: 1 x HDMI output
- High performance digital signal transmits through walls, ceilings, & floors (streaming line of sight results in maximum 30ft range)
- Compact low profile design makes it perfect for laptops and works with any HDMI video device
Can't see much of a need for this but....
07/20/2014
This review is from: Nyrius ARIES Prime Wireless Video HDMI Transmitter & Receiver for Streaming HD 1080p 3D Video & Digital Audio from Laptop, PC, Cable, Netflix, YouTube, PS to HDTV/Projector (NPCS549)
Pros:
It does work and can be easy to use. You need to understand the product, use it as it's intended and have realistic expectations. With that, you'll be very happy with this product if you have a need for wireless HDMI.
Works with any device that has an HDMI out and if you only want to pass video (no audio) you can run this through a VGA or DVI to HDMI adapter. That can be good for slide shows, surfing the web on the big screen or in business, showing powerpoint/briefings where no audio is needed.
Cons:
"Plug and play" depends on the device you're hooking it up to. If you're connecting it to a laptop, you will most likely need to go into your video/audio settings to get it to work properly. While not difficult, not everyone will have the know-how to do this and they'll just assume it's not working properly.
If you have several wireless devices around the transmitter, you will get interference and the range is drastically reduced. Line of sight is the key to getting the most out of this device. If it's not in direct line of sight with no interference, you won't get anywhere near the advertised 30ft range. In a "normal" environment however, there should be no issues.
No "legacy" support....meaning if you don't have an HDMI out on your device, you're out of luck. Would be FAR more useful if there was an audio adapter tied into the device (see other thoughts below).
Overall Review:
I have 3 laptops in my household ranging from 6+yrs old to less than a year. While the transmitter that connects to your laptop comes with a USB power adapter, it would be great if there was an audio (SPDIF or headphone jack) adapter as well as a VGA/DVI to HDMI adapter. This would make the product much more useful for older laptops that don't have HDMI and take care of the issue of not being able to pass audio over VGA/DVI. Whie we're talking adapters, it would be nice if there was a min-HDMI adapter for phones and tablets.
There is potential in this device and it does meet a very niche market with a specific need. With work, I would recommend this product but as it stands I just couldn't justify it for the cost.
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