2.4 ghz RF A/V transmitter (Send your PC DVDs/Divx rips to a TV w/o wires)- $38 shipped

[Stradlin]

Hope this isn't a repost.

At compgeeks-

With Wave Cam Pro you can view images between your Camcorder, DVD, DSS, LDP and VCR Programs from one room to a TV in another. Uses 2.4GHz signal avoids interference on the crowed 900MHz band. Use Wave Cam Pro to Connect any Camcorder or surveillance camera to send pictures to any TV up to 300 feet away!

Link

Use a 10% off coupon available somewhere else to get the $38 shipped price.

Anyone know how well this works? A similar unit at X10 goes for $70 before any coupon you may have. Thoughts?

[edit] Forgot to mention- this would require a video card with a TV out. [/edit]

 

[Joony]

i don't think these are secure...

 

[JeffCutter]

I personally use the x10 sender for my one satellite tuner (hence my signature). I have two receivers and can watch the same satellite channel in three different rooms now. However, you are correct that the x10 product is more expensive... $69.95 less a $15 coupon readily available, less a $20 rebate which you get towards your next order (which some people may not want).

I have had no real problems with the x10s. I never notice microwave interference, and I don't have a 2.4 ghz phone, but I have heard those cause intereference.

Also, I use x10's "remote sender" product which let's me have a universal remote in the other room and send it back to the original satellite tuner room. This works very very well, much better that the All-for-one home commander 8 (or something like that) which I was using before.

If you are really considering doing one of these things, and doing it right, I would recommend the Terk Leapfrog system (
Details Here ) which does the same thing, but uses ULF phone line connection (not 2.4 ghz wireless) and it combines the audio/video with the remote control transmitter. This way is much more expensive, but is probably the nicest way to go.

The other option is of course to get a second satellite receiver, which are getting so cheap these days anyway.

 

[oddice]

Stradlin,

You mention PC in your post title, but neither your post itself or the description of product on the link provided mention any sort of PC support.

how does this work with a pc? Do you need a video card with some sort of rca box? (like I've seen on some of the older Voodoo 5 cards).

thanks

 

[Stradlin]

This is what I plan on using it for-

I have an ATI Radeon All-in-Wonder card, which comes with RCA box and S-VHS out. Since I don't have a DVD player, I plan on using this to play DVDs on my computer and sending them to my big screen. Also, I <happen> to have some movies encoded on CDs in DivX which before I saw this gizmo would only play on my computer. I imagine you could also use this to send MP3 streams from your computer to a higher-end stereo.

My edit of my post explains that to use this for your PC, you need to have TV-Out. As for how it works, I'll let you know when it comes.

 

[Perplexer]

I've used the 900MHz version of this briefly, and it worked fairly well.

Keep in mind that your microwave, 2.4GHz phones, and wireless 802.11b networks WILL interfere with the signal (but usually only when they are actively in use). One will usually win out over the other, it is hard to tell.

That said, this is a good solution if you are unable to run cable through the house. The price is right, too.

 

[Flatbroke]

Could this send cable TV from my main house to the guest house (for visting family) in my back yard? If so, would each TV be able to tune different channels?.

 

[vortix]

<< Could this send cable TV from my main house to the guest house (for visting family) in my back yard? If so, would each TV be able to tune different channels?. >>


Nope I've looked into this also and couldn't find a solution to wirelessly broadcast CATV so the other TV can tune to any channel. I ended up just running regular coax in the end.

 

[JeffCutter]

I think what Vortix means is "nope" it can't be used to allow to tune different channels. You will only be able to watch the same channel that the main box is watching.

However, the you should be able to transmit it to your backyard as long as it isn't too far. I think the range on most is around 100 ft, and as long as the transmitter is in the back of your house, preferrably with a window view of where the receiver will be you should be fine.

 

[PremiumG]

It says antenna is directional. So does it mean it won't work through walls, or from upstairs to downstairs?

 

[JeffCutter]

The antenna is directional, but it does work through walls. Typically, the best antenna position is pointing the two antennas (flat faced) directly at eachother ignoring the walls in the way (2.4 penetrates the walls). However, sometimes they say you will notice better reception by fooling with the aim a little, because some signals will reflect, so it is possible you will get better reception bouncing in through the door, rather than directly through the wall.

I currently have my two x10s about 50 feet apart, going through three vertical walls and one floor (horizontal of course).

 

[MIDIman]

Being an home theater / pro musician audiophile, I'm curious what the picture quality and sound quality is like with these kinds of devices...at "94 dB microvolts/meter at 3 meters," surely the signal is quite a but lower quality than the original...

 

[manko]

I was not impressed with the video quality (especially for DVDs) it 5uX0r5 like those X10 cams

 

[leonc]

I use the X10 model to send my Dish Network signal from one receiver to two TVs.
It works great most of the time. Occasionally I get some static, but normally
I am very impressed with it. This one sounds like it is the same product
with a slightly different appearance. Should be worth a test at that price.

 

[arnesr]

I ordered a set of these last week. They are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I'll post my opinion after I have tested them a bit.

 

[cliftonite]

Does anyone currently use this to watch divx movies on their TV? How and what exactly would you need to do this (besides the RF transmitter). I have a Radeon 8500 AIW, will this work with the receiver?

 

[arnesr]

I'm guessing this would work with your Radeon AIW, as that's what I have in mind for mine.....Divx movies on TV. Currently I have a VCR set up next to my PC hooked up to my ATI card and then I run Coax to the TV in the other room. I'm hoping that the picture and sound quality of this unit is decent enough so that I can get rid of the Coax cable I keep triping over.

 

[wesbc]

I have something similar at my parent's for a satelite tv. That model also allows for using the satelite's remote at the off site location and can transmit the IR code.

Now what I am thinking of, is to use this device to transmit from my Satelite to my PC so I can save the show into VCD. I'm just curious if anyone tried this and if the quality is any good. But I guess you won't get s-video imput which would sucks. Just hate to have a PC sitting next to my entertainment gears.

 

[dag16b]

Ohh,
even better!!
this makes my dishplayer(old Dish Network PVR for those who don't know) into a dual tuner!
basically, I can hook the broadcaster up to the regular sat. receiver in my room, and stream one show out of that receiver into my living room, where I can watch it on my TV in there, while the dishplayer in my living room records another show for me to watch immediately after!
I don't know if this makes sense to anyone, but it will work to turn any Tivo type thing into a dual tuner, great!

 

[juser]

Of course it is not secure. If your neighbor has a scanner capable of receiving 2.4Ghz transmissions they could easily snoop. Unlike cell and cordless phones, it wouldn't even be illegal.

Seems like a good price for someone who can't run cables.

 

[volodar]

guys, I have the x-10 entertainment anywhere vidio transmission system, and I use it to broadcast my divx across the house - The video quality is actually very good (better then vcr, but not as good as dvd), but the audio could use some help (basic stereo sound)
Thumbs up all around, but does anybody else that has the x10 entertainment anywhere know how to configure the remote using the boom 2000 software?
are there any links to doing this online?
I am trying to configure it to control sasami using keyboard shortcuts, but can't get it to do anything for the life of me (it controls ms media player fine, but that's it) Ive tried programmming the controller to Notepad to test keyboard commands, and they work fine, but can't get any response in Sasami (although I can get the divx alpha player 2 working also)
thanks in advance,
v

 

[dag16b]

<< Of course it is not secure. If your neighbor has a scanner capable of receiving 2.4Ghz transmissions they could easily snoop. Unlike cell and cordless phones, it wouldn't even be illegal.

Seems like a good price for someone who can't run cables. >>



Right...
but the would still have to know what type of signal you were sending(phone, video, data) and decode the signal.
Anything that is running at 2.4GHz isn't going on a single carrier, so the snooper would need to have very high speed recording instruments, know what spreading code is used(assuming a basic spread spectrum operation- if it is multi-carrier, know bit allocations and frequency locations for these bits, single-carrier know which tone is the main tone(and which are aliases) and what rate it is goign at and how the data is modulated onto it), be able to equalize the channel appropriately, be able to remove any pre-determined gains, be able to decode and correct the error correction, remove overhead controls, etc.
All just to see what video you were sending.
Basically, if anyone wants to do this to see me sending Alias from one TV to another, they are MORE than welcome...

 

[JeffCutter]

... or else they would just need to buy a matching x10 receiver.

 

[Doboroh]

I also have the X10 DVD-Anywhere system (the older version of the entertainment anywhere...almost same thing but older). The video quality is good as long as the receiver is getting a strong signal. I was transmitting about 30 feet through 3 drywall walls. I was never able to get an absolutely silent audio signal though, it always had a little background hiss which on a tv's speakers might not be noticable, but through a stereo receiver I definitely heard it. I actually used the system more for sending MP3 music from my PC to a stereo than for video. I can definitely state that my microwave does affect the system. Never ever use the microwave when listening to transmitted music at loud volumes!

volodar: I gave up on the Boom2000 software right after installing it. Assuming you have the same or similar remote (mine was the X10 mouseRemote), try downloading the MAX10 software instead (do a Google search since I don't remember where I got it). It is a much better program although it may take a little bit to figure out. I now have my remote programmed to fully control WinAmp (at least those functions that have keyboard shortcuts) along with PowerDVD. For music or dvd, once my computer is started, I really don't have to touch the mouse or keyboard again until its time to power down (which could also be done by remote if you wish).

-Robb

Update: I just remembered why I gave up on the Boom2000 software... it wasn't compatible with my mouseRemote (but is probably still crappy software). Volodar, I'm not sure if the MAX10 software will work with the newer remotes but give it a try. There may also be some other downloadable software that is specifically made for the newer X10 remotes (I'm pretty sure that there is at least an add-in module for WinAmp).

 

[Flatbroke]

Woosh... (thats the sound of all this tech talk going over my head), let me ask my question, so you guys can have a laugh and then tell me if I'm dreaming. Say I take the raw CATV from the RG59 (58)? cable, split it, one to the main TV, and using a coax to RCA jack cable (or make one), put the CATV signal into the transmitter, and at the reciever on the second TV, use a RCA jack to coax converter cable to put the raw signal into the TV so to watch different channels on both TV's. ?????