Belkin's Flywire Streams HD Content to Your HDTV

Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:55AM EST

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The one thing everyone dreads about hanging a flat panel display on the wall is running wires to all the components. This task is especially difficult if you decide to mount your HDTV over a fireplace. Belkin had its upcoming Flywire on display at Macworld which streams high-definition content wirelessly from a transmitter that can sit anywhere in the room to a receiver that hides behind the flat panel display.

The Flywire can accommodate up to six video inputs from HD and non-HD devices and transmits an uncompressed 1080p signal within 100 feet. This means you can hook up your TiVo HD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD player, cable box, and DVD to the Flywire, and not worry about unsightly wires ever again. A remote control is included to allow you to switch between inputs.

Belkin's Flywire will be available this summer for a price set between $500 and $600, which may be cheaper than hiring someone to run wires through the wall.

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  • 1 Posted by magpagbst on Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:56AM EST Report Abuse

    what about multi-zone capability . . . can i use this to watch a dvd in my home theater . . . oprah in the kitchen . . . and sesame street in the kid's bedroom . . . all at the same time? anybody know how versatile this hing is going to be?"

  • 2 Posted by tonyandreone on Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:00PM EST Report Abuse

    NO, each transmitter and receiver will be dedicated to it's own HDTV. There are few ways to make it possible,automation technologies or through Multimedia computers.

  • 4 Posted by shutrbug@sbcglobal.net on Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:45PM EST Report Abuse

    $500 to $600 for the connection? That's as much as many HDTVs! I think it's going to have tough going in the market based on that pricing.

  • 5 Posted by magpagbst on Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:11PM EST Report Abuse

    this really needs to be more multi-zone compatible and expandable . . . the base station needs to be able to independently communicate with multiple receivers . . . the cost should be no more than $300-$400 dollars for the base and less than $100 for the receivers . . . and the quality should rival that of a wired system . . . otherwise it is still too simple to run wires inside . . . say . . . crown moulding . . . without poking holes in drywall . . . it appears that this is a mere baby step to the ultimate goal of wireless hi-def audio and video for the home . . .

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