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Discussion in 'Technology' started by Scotty, Jan 3, 2013.

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  1. Scotty

    Scotty F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I want to put a kitchen TV in my parent's home, and there is no outlet close. I could have a cabled pulled from the living room (they are fine if this TV is a "slave" meaning it has to be tuned to the same channel as the living room TV) but it would be somewhat of a challenge, and then the TV placement is either fixed, or you have to have a cable running "in the open" on the counter.

    Wireless HDMI solutions have come down in price (<$200)--by reports, fidelity is great (not that it matters much on a 22" TV) and the only issue is a very slight delay. Anybody tried this?
     
  2. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I'm hardwired for HDMI only.

    I look forward to other people's insights.

    Matt
     
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    powerpig F1 World Champ

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    I've tried those and other options. My feeling is that the lower price ones aren't worth it. In fact, a true solution would be very expensive. I would get them a Roku box and stream content through that. Just my opinion.
     
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    Slingbox ?
     
  5. Scotty

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    Why? The only content they are interested on is broadcast TV (football games, etc.). Will something like Roku or Sling do that?

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    For exact same reasons & scenario, I put an unobtrusive Hi-Def antenna on my Folks Kitchen TV & it far exceeded expectations.
     
  7. Scotty

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    Rural location, only get 2 channels over the air.
     
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    I went with Vizio's wireless HDMI and I love it. Just a bit of delay when changing channels but otherwise it works great.

    I guess I need to update my thread:

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346548&highlight=vizio

    http://store.vizio.com/accessories/xwh200.html
     
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    Get them an ipad with the brookstone stand/loud speaker. Our cable co gives free tv every single channel on app. Only 15 sec a Delay. HD too. We have cablevision. My mom has bright house in fl and hers works great too and no wires.
     
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    broadcast TV is amazingly high quality (picture-wise). That was my only source for TV for the last 5 years or so.
     
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    Yup - NO compression - technically a superior pic to comcast/fios/etc. You just miss all the good programming like Honey Boo Boo (I am kidding... :eek: )
     
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    *Very* interesting!....Are you sure?

    I have the Directv equivalent and it certainly doesn't make all channels available. Some live sport, but not all. For example, right now, the Daytona 24 is on, but last night I couldn't get the Aussie tennis.... Makes no sense to me!

    Further, I can see (but not view) everything that's been recorded on the DVR's, which kinda sucks.

    I have no idea *how* they decide what to allow on the iPad (etc), but the restrictions seem very arbitrary to me.

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
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    I have a 2.4ghz transmitter and receiver between my satellite box in the bedroom and tv n the dining room, as I figure I would not ordinarily expect the TV in both to be watched at the same time, and works great except when the microwave goes on in the kitchen! Cost £30 for the set, and five mins to set up, RadioShack!
     
  14. Scotty

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    Set up an IOGEAR wireless 3D HD HDMI kit. Works flawlessly. Range is not huge, but I have it going about 20 feet through 2 walls. Quality excellent. This kit also includes a wireless transmission back of IR signals, so you can control the primary source at the secondary TV.

    Very sweet.
     

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