Infinitec has created a USB stick that contains an 802.11n module capable of creating an ad hoc network through any device’s USB port. But on the receiving end, it appears as nothing more complicated than a flash drive.
In other words, you can stream media to devices that aren’t necessarily so thrilled with you streaming media. Placed in a DVD player, for instance, you need not worry about the player’s supported network standards or your PC’s sharing settings. Just set the Infinitec stick to anywhere from 1GB to 1TB+ (depending on how much storage you expect your player to support), then load MPEG4s right from the stick… streamed from your PC loaded with accompanying software.
I could see several uses for Infinitec’s little device – namely, adding a media extender to any room that has a TV with a USB port. That is, if the price is right whenever it eventually comes out. [Engadget]
Steve
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 9:27 AMI have a cheap and nasty digital photoframe with no network interface, this is the perfect solution to get my photos on it!
matt
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:14 AMthat is the most awesome invention ever! just hope the price is right…
gill bates
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:22 AMI can see how this, should the price be low enough, would be good for digital photoframes (such as Steve has) or if your TV is compatible with the media but don’t see much point beyond that. You can stream media to the PS3 and XBox already and set up sharing of files between computers on home networks. Most new TVs also allow for DLNA streaming as well. In my mind, perhaps it’s a couple of years too late
Phil
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1:28 AMThis was already done, and done better by another company at the CES show, HSTi. Check out the wireless media stick.. there is no pairing, and you don’t have to take a laptop with you, and it can see all the folders and files on your network, not just one. http://www.hsti.com