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    Wireless HDMI for iMac???

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by want_an_apple, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. want_an_apple

    want_an_apple Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello everybody im wondering if there is such a thing as a wireless HDMI for an iMac. My dad wants to be able to watch movies wirelessly from our iMac to TV and i dont know exactly what to look for and where to find anything so help would be appreciated thanks
     
    want_an_apple, Oct 2, 2010
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    No.

    But, the new AppleTV will allow you to stream up to 720p video from the iMac to the TV via HDMI out from the ATV.
     
    ClearSkies, Oct 2, 2010
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    if a TV is capable of streaming from an iMac, then you can set it up. i haven't heard of a TV capable of that, so an appletv or a similar device will work for you.

    if you have an xbox 360, ps3, etc you would be able to use those as well.
     
    pbcustom98, Oct 3, 2010
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  4. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    ^That. Plus it's highly likely that the [​IMG]TV is going to be much cheaper than a wireless HDMI solution of any kind.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Oct 3, 2010
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  5. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    There are wireless HDMI systems, they will cost in the $300+ range, Might as well get a AppleTV for a $100 and it does more.
     
    Seshan, Oct 4, 2010
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    darkloki, Oct 4, 2010
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    1. Interfaces and streams both audio and video directly from iTunes, WD won't.
    2. will stream video from iOS devices in a month with 4.2 update.
    3. Flickr
    4. YouTube
    5. Have to buy the USB adapter separately for the WD to make it wireless.
    6. cheaper
     
    ClearSkies, Oct 4, 2010
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  8. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    and depending on your media collection and such .. heres a big advantage to the WD unit

    does 1080 naitvely and streams from pretty much any computer, drive or network storage not jut iTunes.


    they both have tradeoffs.
     
    crazycanuk, Oct 4, 2010
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  9. darkloki

    darkloki Notebook Deity

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    ok so which one will play by MKV files? Because that's really all I care about, if wireless then awesome, if not, I'll live. If it works on both I'll go Apple TV.
     
    darkloki, Oct 4, 2010
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    crazycanuk, Oct 4, 2010
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  11. darkloki

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    Western Digital it is for me then, ;) I'm all about MKV files
     
    darkloki, Oct 4, 2010
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  12. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    you and me both, just I use an actual dedicated HTPC.
     
    crazycanuk, Oct 4, 2010
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