IOGEAR Wireless HD Computer to TV Kit GUWAVKIT2 (Gray) Review
IOGEAR Wireless HD Computer to TV Kit GUWAVKIT2
The IOGEAR Wireless HD Computer to TV Kit GUWAVKIT2 is meant to be a simple plug-n-play solution for connecting your computer to your TV/Projector wirelessly. It is a simple solution that does not require any technical knowledge whatsoever to set up. As long as you have a TV that accepts computer input, you have everything covered.
It comes with a USB dongle as the transmitter and a small base station as the receiver. Set up is quite simple. You have to connect the USB dongle to your computer. It does not require a second USB port to power it. You then install the required drivers for your PC. If you are running on Windows, you will find the necessary drivers on the included CD. If you are using a Mac, you will have to go online and download the appropriate drivers. Once you have installed the drivers, you are ready to stream your computers display wireless to a TV. Great for those who want a second screen to work on or simply to watch movies and play games on. And since it plugs in to the USB port, you can use it on computers that do not have HDMI output, which a older models don’t.
The downside that I can think of is the fact that the maximum resolution is SXGA. At 1400×1060, it is slightly more than 720p HD but it is not full HD. However, as long as you have HD content playing your computer, you should be able to enjoy good image quality on your TV screen as well. The base station has a VGA as well as an HDMI out. If you are using the VGA out, you will have to use a 3.5mm stereo jack for Audio support. You can also use a VGA to DVI adapter (sold separately) for DVI-capable displays but you will still need the audio jack. However, if you are using HDMI you will get both video and audio together.
With a range of about 30 feet, the IOGEAR Wireless HD Computer to TV Kit GUWAVKIT2 is a good investment for anyone looking to easily set up a second display with minimal effort. And with a $100 price tag, it’s a very affordable investment too.
Date: September 19, 2011
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