When it works (and that’s not necessarily something you should assume), power line communication basically lets you use your home’s electrical system as a wired network, which is a way better option than scrabbling around in walls trying to get Ethernet to every room. The problem most recently has been speed, but if Monster’s claim is accurate – up to 3000Mbps – you definitely wouldn’t have to worry about it. They’re playing it up for 1080p streaming to consoles, Blu-ray players and the like.
I didn’t get a chance to test out the PowerNet 1G, (release date is still to be decided) but those are some pretty bold claims. We’ll see if they can deliver. It’ll cost $US300 upon release. [Monster]
Simon
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 11:44 PMSigh! No Australian relase date on the Belkin web site. With the current 200 mbps versions you are lucky to get 40mbps in reality. But, it looks like it has the same major design problem of most powerline adaptors, being too big for a double socket without covering the other outlet.
alterseekers
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 4:05 AMNow this would make home networking for your entertainment devices much easier. But if you’re looking for a nice alternative in getting all these devices connected wirelessly, I recommend checking out Netgear’s Home Theater Internet Connection Kit. This kit can connect up to 4 devices, compatible with any internet-ready gadgets such as HDTVs, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and more, allowing high-speed wireless home network connection to your gadgets. To find out more about Netgear’s Home Theater Internet Connection Kit, just visit this link: http://bit.ly/bByST7.