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    WiHD ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by denny1514, Sep 16, 2011.

  1. denny1514

    denny1514 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordred my M17x R3 from the outlet..im lost on the WiHD thing.. is this card the WiHD? ....Intel 6300 Wireless-N (2x2) Half Mini-Card ..or is it a seperate card all together...please forgive me if this is a dumb question.
     
    denny1514, Sep 16, 2011
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    WiHD is Wireless High-Def meaning it can stream 1080p signal to a compatible HDTV without wires. Nothing to to with the Intel Wireless :)
     
    widezu69, Sep 16, 2011
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    denny1514 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the response..so is my card capible to do so?
     
    denny1514, Sep 16, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    No, no, your "Intel 6300 Wireless-N (2x2) Half Mini-Card" has nothing to do with WiHD. If your outlet listing mentions WiHD, they your laptop has that capability. I don't have one so I can't tell you much more.
     
    widezu69, Sep 16, 2011
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    WiHD is a separate card that most probably has to be purchased at the time you 'mod' your system. The card cost is 99$ on dell site. However, for some models this option is not selectable, you will have to call a dell rep to add this option to your order.

    However, the new CPU supports WIDI. Meaning?! It is almost the same thing, only at a lower resolution (720P). You will have to purchase in both situation a separate wireless receiver which connects to your TV (unless your TV has it built in).

    Hope this clears your doubts...

    Take care.
     
    juliant, Sep 17, 2011
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    GandalfTW Notebook Geek

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    My understanding is that WiHD is far superior to WiDI due to lack of delay. Meaning you will be able to play games over WiHD because the video is instant. WiDI has a delay which is not a problem if you're watching movies etc, but if you need to interact with what you're seeing, it is not going to work well.
     
    GandalfTW, Sep 17, 2011
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    I'm having trouble finding a current list of WiHD compatible TVs. Can anyone link to a list? And by WiHD compatible TV, I mean one with built in WiHD receiver.
     
    KDPearson24, Sep 24, 2011
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    So its impossible to install thetransmitter aftermarket?
     
    Joe85, Sep 24, 2011
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