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    Samsung Series 9 and WiDi

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by CalmSeasQuest, Jul 8, 2012.

  1. CalmSeasQuest

    CalmSeasQuest Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is anyone using WiDI with SS9?

    I'm trying to decide if WiDi might be a partial desktop/docking solution and how to deploy for big-screen use at home. I've ready complaints that the WiDi used in the Series 9 has some compatibility issues.

    Thanks!
     
    CalmSeasQuest, Jul 8, 2012
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The Series 9 has Intel graphics, chipset and WiFi card so it should handle WiDi OK. The only reason I can think of for problems is that some Series 9 (eg the older X3As and my X4C) have sub-standard WiFi performance.

    Can you give some specific links to the S9 WiDi problems?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 8, 2012
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  3. CalmSeasQuest

    CalmSeasQuest Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've only seen a couple of complaints where WiDi specifically did not work...

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/samsung/608625-samsung-series-9-widi.html

    Samsung Series 9 connects but PTV2000 drops connection - NETGEAR Forums

    I guess I was more hoping to hear from those that were able to get it working and get a sense of how well it performed as I've yet to see anyone comment on the SS9 WiDi. I was initially looking at the Samsung Central station product as a docking solution, only to find out the Series 9 UWB is not compatible and requires a dongle that doesn't fit the SS9.

    It just makes me uneasy when two Samsung products that are flagship in their respective categories don't work together.
     
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    dem123 Newbie

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    Yes and it works wonderfully well. I connect through a Netgear WiDi box....into a Panasonic 50" and it is super. It isn't as good on my series 9 version 1, but on my series 9 VERSION 2 15", it is super. The response is almost immediate, when you make a move on the screen of the laptop, it is probably as a rsult of the better Intel 6235 AND the graphics upgrade from Intel 3000 to 4000....
    you should be happy with the new one (version 2)
     
    dem123, Jul 8, 2012
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  5. CalmSeasQuest

    CalmSeasQuest Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's great news dem123 - Thank you :)
     
    CalmSeasQuest, Jul 8, 2012
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    dalingrin Notebook Evangelist

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    The faster response time is actually due to Ivy Bridge. Ivy Bridge supports the newer WiDi 3.1 which reduces latency and enables 1080p @ 60fps
     
    dalingrin, Jul 9, 2012
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    Prabhash Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry if you find this question too obvious from a newbee on WiDi.

    You mention the Netgear Widi box to connect with your Panasonic 50". Is this a necessary gear needed for setting up WiDi using Series 9 (Ivy Bridge)? I hope to connect with Samsung Smart TV 40" which displays WiDi option within its menu. Do I still need to buy this WiDi box? Appreciate the help.
     
    Prabhash, Jul 12, 2012
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  8. John Ratsey

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    I have no first-hand experience of WiDi but my understanding that a TV with built-in WiDi does not need to use a separate WiDi box.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 13, 2012
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