Wirless VGA - The Dream Is Now Reality
Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
by Preston Wily
Wireless VGA
Nobody likes a cluttered desktop
OK, maybe somebody somewhere in the world likes a cluttered desktop, but it is the goal of most office workers to keep their work area clean and clutter-free. Many studies suggest that such an environment is conducive to creativity, brainstorming and productivity. Whether or not this is true, it looks bad and low-tech. Wireless is cool.
With the introduction of new Wimax standards (the underlying technology driving wireless USB and wireless FireWire, among other emerging wireless technologies) just about everything except the power supply and monitor are commonly found in a wireless format. This includes mice, keyboards, headsets and, up until now, pretty much everything except your monitor and your power supply.
Welcome Wireless VGA
The limitation on a wireless VGA (adaptable to DVI or HDMI) is no more - retailers are now offering wireless VGA adapters capable of transmitting a wireless signal to your monitor. The monitor still requires a power adapter, but you now have the flexibility of locating your computer in another room or section of the office. This is very useful when dealing with a media center or a computer powering multiple remote displays.
Most vendors do not have residential permits for these devices...yet
Right now, unfortunately, these are not approved for residential use by the FCC. This problem, however, should be resolved soon so wireless VGA can be a reality in residential areas. For now remember that you need not be tethered to your computer while working in an office. Also, the law is a little unclear on whether Wireless VGA adapters can be using in a home-office environment. The reason for not approving wireless VGA in residential applications is not an indication that it is a dangerous technology, but rather may interfere with some devices that use the same frequency.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Pretty good info but this stuff is just too expensive right now... I'll wait until the price falls a little bit.
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