The Belkin TV adapter is a welcome change spotting the streaming media device in a more flattering light on the floor of GDGTs New York meet up. The set top box cam stream 1080p video and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound from any WiDi-enabled laptop to your HDTV. It is also dual-band wireless technology and can also handle your Blu-ray collection. The Screencast will start hitting in mid-July for $130, includes bundled HDMI cables. For more details read the press release
Here is the Press Release
Wirelessly Stream Content From Laptop To TV With ScreenCast WiDi From Belkin
(Playa Vista, CA) – June 21, 2011 – Belkin today announced the launch of its ScreenCast TV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) laptops. Belkin’s ScreenCast wirelessly transfers personal or online content from any WiDi-enabled laptop to any HDTV with an available HDMI port.
ScreenCast delivers full-HD 1080p resolution and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound for a true home theater experience directly from your laptop. ScreenCast eliminates the need to crowd around a small laptop screen to share photos, stream HD videos, or watch Blu-ray movies with friends and family.
Belkin’s ScreenCast connects to your HDTV via an included HDMI cable and projects content to the television with the simple push of a button on the laptop. ScreenCast uses dual-band wireless and HDMI technology, guaranteeing the best picture and sound quality for streaming your HD movies. WiDi technology also enables a second display for Intel Wireless Display-ready computers, so you can work or surf the Internet on your laptop and your TV at the same time.
ScreenCast TV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display Click to download hi-res image
ScreenCast TV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display Click to download hi-res image
AVAILABILITY
ScreenCast WiDi will be available in major retailers across the United States and online at Belkin.com in mid-July.
ScreenCast TV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display (F7D4501 ) – $129.99
Watch videos and browse the Internet simultaneously
Play Blu-ray movies from your laptop with HDCP 2.0 output protection
Dual-band wireless (2.4- and 5GHz) for the perfect picture and sound
Easy to set up and project screen onto the TV
Also connects to standard TVs via an RCA cable