The Bottom Line
Pros
- Compatible with any TV or video projector that has a VGA or DVI-A/I input.
- Wireless transmission eliminates cable clutter and provides position flexibility.
- All PC functions are still accessible except for possible DVD drive memory and driver conflicts,
- All needed adapters, cables, and power supplies included.
- Provides both Mirror and Extended screen display options.
Cons
- Output Resolution limited to 1600x1200 UXGA or 720p video.
- Encountered memory and driver conflicts when trying to play DVDs from PC.
- Does not work with DVI-D connections or CRT-based Televisions.
- User manual provided hard to read due to small print.
- Does not work with MACs.
Description
- Wireless connectivity between PC, TV, and Audio system. Wireless USB audio/video transmitter provided.
- Wireless receiver for audio. Wirelessly distribute audio content from your PC to any stereo system.
- Wirelesss Transmission Band: 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz. Antenna Type: Omni Directional.
- Wireless HD Video via VGA/DVI-A/I Receiver. Up to 720p video streaming; Support VGA resolutions to 1600x1200 or 1680x1050.
- Reliable wireless signal strength up to 30ft feet.
- Secure: No complicated network setup or wireless interference.
- Certified Wireless USB: Compatible with other Certified Wireless USB products.
- PC System Requirements (minimum): Windows XP (SP2) or Vista (32/64-bit) with USB 2.0 port, 1.6 GHz processor with 1GB RAM.
- TV/Audio System Requirements: TV, Monitor, or projector with VGA or DVI input, Audio inputs with RCA or 3.5mm mini-jacks.
- Operating software and printed user guide provided. A larger easier-to-read copy of the user manual can also be downloaded.
Guide Review - IOGEAR Wireless USB Audio/Video Kit - GUWAVKIT - Review
Also, in order to set up the wireless audio receiver, you first connect it to your PC via a provided USB cable so that the software recognizes the receiver. After this is done, unplug the USB cable and use the audio receiver wirelessly.
Last, turn on the TV and your audio system. The PC should automatically show an image on your TV. The displaylink software on the PC allows several image adjustments. I found that the mirror function worked best for me.
Using either a Toshiba Satellite U205-S5044 Laptop PC, Sony VAIO VGC-RA826G Desktop PC, and a ( Westinghouse LVM-37w3 1080p LCD Monitor) and Onkyo TX-SR705 home theater receiver, both the video and audio came through as I had hoped.
However, one problem I encountered is that despite the 2GB RAM and 128MB video RAM available on my Toshiba Laptop and 2GB RAM and 256MB video RAM on my Sony desktop, I still did not have enough memory capacity to play a DVD and display the image on the HDTV at the same time. I could, however, display all of my other laptop functions and content, including photos and videos stored on my hard drive and directly streamed from online sources, such as You Tube and Hulu.
Provided a Laptop or Desktop has enough memory to run a large screen HDTV, IOGEAR Wireless USB Audio/Video Kit provides a way to integrate stored content on a PC or internet-streamed content into your home theater system. However, when playing a DVD on your PC DVD drive, you may encounter memory or driver issues.
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