Do they make a product that does this?

[Demon-Seed]

Hey Guys,
I was going to buy a used laptop or pc and mame it to my lcd..then use wireless controls to play..just wondering do they make a product that will wirelessly send a pc video/sound to a tv? then i could use my pc in a different room? how far would a wireless remote go?
just curious...i will check google later...just thought someone may have done it.....i am thinking it may be easier to just by another pc/laptop....anylinks much appreciated

Jim

[csa3d]

x10.com makes really cheap RF video/sound wireless senders.  You get what you pay for though, so be aware.  I note this option only to prevent you from dumping 60$ or whatever it costs now-a-days.

-csa

[whatzcrackn]

http://www.provantage.com/d-link-systems-dpg-2100~7DLNM01N.htm

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/wireless-video.html

first two google searches for "wireless video"  Hope that helps.

[Demon-Seed]

Yea there is a few out there...my question is i guess has anyone used them or tried them for gaming? do they work?? just wondering about that....i guess reviews.

[Goz]

I've used the X10 product and range is limited and if you fire up a microwave oven within a couple hundred feet it scatters the signal. I really wouldnt recommend the product.

[csa3d]

I've used the X10 product and range is limited and if you fire up a microwave oven within a couple hundred feet it scatters the signal. I really wouldnt recommend the product.

My gripe was a 900mhz cordless phone.  But yeah.. don't buy that stuff.

[ChadTower]

I had one and it worked very well.  Of course, I was only sending it about 8', from the floor above to a spot directly under it downstairs.

[Demon-Seed]

Yea I wouldnt go with x10 although their return policy is good. I think i may just buy a used pc(compact one) or laptop.

[rovingmind]

i don't know if it will help but,

i've been thinking about adding a dedicated walljack and running the line for it into the basement to a computer their for videos and mame.

I just have to see if using VNC will give me a good enough connection to control the second computer from my laptop

[2600]

Your major problem isn't going to be the x10 and it working.  Your problem is going to be latency.

I imagine you will get frustrated because your controls will be out of sync from what you are seeing.

[Demon-Seed]

Yea I am pretty sure now that I will go just buy a seprate laptop or compact pc that blends with my PVR and audio reciever.