Based on the fact that this kit contains connectors for stereo audio, VGA and Wireless USB, we're inclined to believe that this here product is actually a renamed version of the
Wireless USB to VGA kit we caught wind of last year. Even if not, however, this will help you stream content at up to 720p over VGA for 30 feet sans wires, and it's fully compatible with Windows XP and Vista. The bad news? The price has increased by around $50 since last mention, with the latest report suggesting a $349.95 sticker and a March ship date.
Update: The Wireless USB Audio / Video Kit allows users to stream both audio and video content. It provides HD streaming at resolutions up to 720p and supports stereo sound, while the Wireless USB to VGA Kit supports only video.
posted Jan 9th 2009 at 4:31AM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Aaron @ Jan 9th 2009 4:40AM
HD video from a VGA connection? Correct me if I'm not understanding this whole setup, but isn't that defeating the purpose? You would think they would run it through a DVI port, considering most graphics cards nowadays come standard with them.
Unless I am looking at this backwards, and you actually plug one end of the unit into your TV, and the other into your computer.
Come to think of it, I'm sure that's how it will be done. My mistake.
Arkenklo @ Jan 9th 2009 5:51AM
I beliave this is a Usb>Vga adapter, eg. giving you an extra wireless (well..) monitor for your pc. And 720p is only a resolution-standard, it has nothing to do with quality or connection.
John @ Jan 9th 2009 7:07PM
It's a question of bandwidth. VGA can do 1080p resolution, but it supports up to 18 bit color depth, while DVI supports 24 (single link) or 48 (dual link). The only issue then is color gamut which is one of the least important issues for many people.
youngstunna @ Jan 9th 2009 5:00AM
hdmi version where?
math0ne @ Jan 9th 2009 6:27AM
This is a really cool piece of kit, i would love to own.
But man is it not worth $350.
Karim Ghachem @ Jan 9th 2009 7:08AM
Is there a cheaper version of this on the market?
iHoppipolla @ Jan 9th 2009 7:37AM
Capable of more than one receiver?
ah @ Jan 9th 2009 8:48AM
is this a perfect setup for a 720p projector?...
Cody @ Jan 9th 2009 7:07PM
If the projector is going to be mounted and you will have different computers plugged in at different times, then yes it's perfect (as long as it works like it says it will)...imho anyways.
VenerialLikeYourMom @ Jan 9th 2009 8:57AM
They do make cheaper wirless PC/monitor devices, but reviews for those aren't so hot and I believe this one is so pricey because it's USB -> VGA, whereas the cheap ones are usually VGA -> VGA/S-video/Composite/Component (not all have component, the ones that do are 720P).
Just look it up on newegg.
I was looking into this a while ago and dropped it when I got a new laptop w/ HDMI & Blu Ray :)
torsius @ Jan 9th 2009 9:16AM
Actually, looks like its already up for sale right now, and only $230
http://shopiogear.com/detail/IOG+GUW2015VKIT
Dave D @ Jan 9th 2009 10:02AM
This has been on sale at best buy for months... for $169
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9013685&st=iogear&lp=5&type=product&cp=1&id=1218008373158
E. Douglas Jensen @ Jan 9th 2009 6:34PM
Video only.
palehorse @ Jan 9th 2009 12:40PM
Wisair's video-only solution announced this week at $129.. with HDMI -and- VGA:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/wisairs-wireless-usb-display-adapter-set-coming-soon-for-129/
NOTE: The picture in that posting was not the correct item... the actual Wisair device and specs can be seen here:
http://www.wisair.com/wp-content/W-Display-Adapter.pdf
I plan to pick one up ASAP...
Tversity @ Jan 9th 2009 2:19PM
the official live product touru at IOGEAR:
http://webapps.easy2.com/cm2/flash/generic_index.asp?page_id=35875371