Veebeam Software 1080P And With

Veebeam Software 1080P And With

Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, YouTube and so on: Apparently, if our computer can play it, Veebeam can deliver it to the home theater, wirelessly, at up to 1080p and with no pesky DRM to spoil our fun.

Missed last nights Greys Anatomy but dont want to watch it on the computer Click on over to ABC.com and stream it for free, from the Internet to the computer and then on to the TV.

Have a Netflix streaming subscription but not a supported TV or set-top box Now we do.

Have a hard drive full of movies and music, in different file formats Set them free.

The default Screencasting mode simply puts the desktop screen onto the TV screen, to do with as we will, controlled by the laptops keyboard and mousetrackpad in our hands while we watch.

Video Play-To mode by comparison offers superior video quality for the playback of downloaded files, in addition to the ability to multitask, including web-surfing during movie-watching.

Bandwidth is reportedly superior to Wi-Fi, and over short distances it is prone to less interference, but the host laptop with the Wireless USB antenna dongle attached (and Veebeam HD Software installed) must be in the same room as the TV.

Luckily, someone walking between the two devices wont cause it to drop the signal, but someone STANDING in between them for more than a couple seconds WILL.

Many consumers DO however own a fairly powerful laptop yet have no way getting the signal off their laptop and onto the screen wirelessly.

For this niche, the Veebeam HD video streamer may just be perfect as it allows - via Certified Wireless USB - customers to turn their laptop INTO a HTPC.

This is the theory behind the Veebeam HD wireless USB streamer, but is the reality the same as the theory Read on to find out in my full review.

Review Verdict While the Veebeam HD video streamer does indeed allow you to wirelessly stream High Definition media to your TV, most consumers will be better served with a dedicated media appliance, as while the hardware is good the same can not be said of the software.

Pros Cons Small and lightweight Interesting yet stylish look Veebeams implementation of Wireless USB works very well at seamless streaming of media across the room 1080p Streaming works flawlessly Line of sight wireless capabilities only Software does not include any CODECS Software does not support alternate audio streams Software and manual are not included in the box and need to be downloaded Price USB Antenna is overly wide and will block adjacent ports Essential Specs Stats Interface: Certified Wireless USB Video output: HDMI, composite video Max.

Supported platforms: Windows XP SP2, Vista, Windows 7 or Mac Power source: Self-powered Released date: November 2010 Package Content Veebeam HD Video Streamer Veebeam Wireless USB adapter ACDC WallMains power supply (plug type determined by shipping location) Composite audiovideo cable Quick Start Guide First look at the Veebeam HD Wireless USB Video Streamer The Veebeam HD is not some boring black box The first and most obvious difference from this and a media appliance (such as the Seagate GoFlex TV) is the diamond-shaped footprint.

Basically this unit is a square shaped device much like any media appliance but by turning it 45 Veebeam have made it much more interesting diamond shape.

Even though its official size rating is 120 by 120 by 80mm by turning things this way they have actually made the footprint BIGGER than it should be.

With that being said, I doubt anyone will have trouble finding room for it in their home theatre entertainment setup The second thing which is blatantly obvious is the front peak and the fact that the outer skin of the Veebeam HD is covered in cooling holes (this is a passively cooled device).

The first and major reason for its existence is it is the antenna tower for the Veebeam HD.

The second reason for its unique shape is that it doubles as the USB wireless dongles storage cradle.

When not in use, you can literally tuck the little USB dongle into this slot and it will be safe and secure; more importantly, it will never get lost.

The rear of the Veebeam HD is where all the actual ports reside.

You not only get composite RCA ports, you also get optical audio out and of course the ubiquitous HDMI port.

In other words, you will be able to connect to this to darn near any TV out there.

Heck, they even include two USB ports for increased storage abilities.

The Certified Wireless USB dongle (a.k.a.

Host Wire Adapter) itself is actually larger than you would expect.

It is not overly tall, but it is overly wide and as such may block adjacent USB ports from being used on your laptop.

I know this on my Asus laptop, but it depends on your laptops USB port layout.

When it came to actual performance of this WUSB device, I was fairly impressed.

The only issue, and it is a BIG one, is the fact that this is a LINE OF SIGHT only setup.

Anything which is between the receiver and the Wireless USB dongle will block the signal.

This is inherently a limitation of Certified Wireless USB technology.

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