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Vendors hype new WirelessHD standard

Daniel Fleshbourne   on 01 November 2006 - 15:11 · 12 comments & 5210 views

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A group of electronics manufacturers has formed a new wireless interface aimed at transmitting high definition video. The WirelessHD Interest Group includes Sony, Toshiba, NEC and Samsung.

"WirelessHD will provide a high-speed wireless digital interface that will enable customers to simply connect, play, transmit and port their HD content in a secure manner," said WirelessHD Interest Group chairman John Marshall. The group estimates that WirelessHD will be available for manufacturers in the spring of 2007.

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(2 replies) #1 njlouch on 01 Nov 2006 - 15:21
So, mount your plasma on the wall and NOT have a mass of cables too and fro? When do we get wireless power though?
#1.1 guylaroche on 01 Nov 2006 - 19:11
Now THAT would be nice
#2 epple on 01 Nov 2006 - 15:44
From the article: "WirelessHD will use the unlicensed 60GHz frequency band and the group estimates the reach of the signal to be as much as 10 metres, although this could be extended with 'smart antenna' devices."

From Wikipedia: "In the United States, the band 38.6 - 40.0 GHz is used for licensed high-speed microwave data links, and the 60 GHz band can be used for unlicensed short range (1.7 km) data links with data throughputs up to 2.5 Gbit/s (gigabits per second). This is a Civil Air Patrol frequency, as well. It is used commonly in flat terrain."

Sounds promising indeed. But I'd still use an 'above average quality' cable for my HD content. However that's just me. :p
#3 ECEGatorTuro on 01 Nov 2006 - 15:49
When I first read the words "wirelessHD", the first thing that came into my mind was "They already have wirelessHD, it's called OTA!". LOL!
#4 +Ironman273 on 01 Nov 2006 - 16:35
At least now we know what the PS4 will be forced to come with.
#5 m!ke on 01 Nov 2006 - 17:07
Now for my computer monitor please
#6 lest54 on 01 Nov 2006 - 19:19
All that I care about is wireless electricity... unfortunately we'll have to wait until PS5...
(1 reply) #7 generalnewbie on 01 Nov 2006 - 21:36
its funny that toshbia and sony are working together on this one....they didnt work well with the br or hd-dvd

#7.1 MrA on 02 Nov 2006 - 03:43
They also worked together on the Cell processor.
#8 gadean on 01 Nov 2006 - 23:05
Hrm, sounds promising
#9 Quick Reply on 02 Nov 2006 - 01:21
I wonder what Apple's iTV will do, now that they've committed to 802.11

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