Sure, there’s a big power unit on the wall, radiating (totally harmless) RF into the back of the TV, which has a coil inside to receive the juice. It only delivers full strength if it’s parallel, so you have to plan ahead and somehow setup the TV in front of the wall that has the power module. Because of all the hocus pocus, the TV itself is a chunkster, and that power transmitter is no slim jim either.
Still, the idea is a good one, and the promise – as both MIT and Intel work their asses off getting wireless power up to snuff – is real.
WHDI is a lot further along in development. Wireless HDMI isn’t exactly household, but the tech is now supported by basically all of the biggest CE companies except Panasonic. I’m not going to buy this Haier TV – it might not even be for sale this year – but it’s not a concrete sign of what’s to come.
matt
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 10:46 AMGood first step.
I never understood wireless rear speakers, cause they still had to be plugged into a power socket.
this, as it stands, makes even less sense, because you have to organize a complex power transmitter to be behind your tv, instead of just a power point. It only makes the slightest sense for people who don’t have the TV up against the wall. And then you have to remember that these things are only like 50% efficient? so your TV will use TWICE as much power.
still, it’s a good start, I’m sure it won’t be long until we have socket sized transformers that can transmit 5, 10 meters in any direction.
obviously wireless HDMI is a complete waste of time and money for all but the most dedicated setup until wireless power takes off.
Red T-Rex
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 3:49 PMI’m confused. All of these companies are listed including Panasonic in promoting or adopting WirelessHD. Does this mean they will be producing both or have they bailed on WirelessHD? Can anyone clarify this?
http://www.wirelesshd.org/promoters.html