I've seen several devices that let you stream content wirelessly from a computer straight to a television. But they often come with compromises: they cost too much, degrade the quality of the picture or restrict the types of programming you can watch. On October 1, startup Veebeam will begin shipping a small and seemingly simple device to address such shortcomings. Veebeam plugs into a TV via HDMI or other connection. You then insert a USB antenna into a laptop or other nearby PC.
From then on using Wireless USB or WUSB technology, you can show off exactly what's on the laptop screen on the TV. That includes fare from YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, and iTunes, as well as pictures or whatever else might might be on the computer. What's more, you can output video up to the 1080p HD standard.
You will need a Windows or Mac computer with a fairly robust processor; Veebeam doesn't make nice with netbooks. And you'll have to keep the computer nearby since you control what's on the screen with the laptop's own keyboard, mouse or trackpad (unless you have a remote that works with your computer).
An HD box costs $139. Veebeam also sells a standard definition version for $99.
Via : content.usatoday.com
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