Hi all! Love the site! Noob here with a question that I've researched a bit (on here and in other places) but either I'm not getting my answer or I'm not understanding it and either of those could be one of my issues. Ultimately I would like to wirelessly connect a laptop or tablet to a flat screen monitor. I've seen the sticks out there (i.e. Chromecast) that allow you to run Netflix, Pandora, and that type of entertainment but I'm looking to do more PowerPoint presentations and show those on the tv. Will Chromecast do that for me as well? Is wi-fi necessary? Thanks for the help!
Laptop to tv wireless connection
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To my knowledge it uses Wifi, I don't see it being too complex to use (probably a quick look at the instructions).
@Turkey - if you don't know something, don't mislead others!
Scroll down to see the requirements.
ChromeCast needs WiFi in order to operate. Currently, you cannot cast your desktop, but you can cast ChromeBrowser tab. Many applications (both desktop and mobile) are now supporting Chromecast, but not as a "wireless extender".
As for PowerPoint presentations - if you can run them somehow into a Chrome (e.g. host the PDF online), you will be fine.
Scroll down to see the requirements.
ChromeCast needs WiFi in order to operate. Currently, you cannot cast your desktop, but you can cast ChromeBrowser tab. Many applications (both desktop and mobile) are now supporting Chromecast, but not as a "wireless extender".
As for PowerPoint presentations - if you can run them somehow into a Chrome (e.g. host the PDF online), you will be fine.
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Ah, so the Chromecast would not be my answer as, currently, there is no wi-fi in the room where this is setup. There WILL be at some point (soon) but not yet. And, if I'm understanding this correctly, even with wi-fi, the stick will not show desktops screens so I think I have to keep looking for solutions. Thank you both for the responses though - the clarification is much appreciated.
Any continued suggestions would be welcomed! Until then, I guess I'm going to have to go the wired route (tablet/laptop-->usb to hdmi cable-->monitor)...?
Any continued suggestions would be welcomed! Until then, I guess I'm going to have to go the wired route (tablet/laptop-->usb to hdmi cable-->monitor)...?
If you might survive with VGA quality, you can get [http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Awireless%20vga%20transmitter%20and%20receiver]Wireless VGA[/url] adapters for less than $100. For HDMI, triple that.
USB-to-HDMI adapter most probably won't work on a tablet since it requires special drivers.
USB-to-HDMI adapter most probably won't work on a tablet since it requires special drivers.
Ok, I may be over-complicating this on myself but that opens up a couple of new questions...
- That usb/vga adapter mirrors what's on your pc regardless what is showing?
- Is there a similar usb to hdmi wireless adapter or no?
- Is the only difference between vga and hdmi transfer in the quality (resolution)?
- And does Apple TV fit into this conversation or not really...?
Sorry for the continued questions but I am really appreciating all the good information!
- That usb/vga adapter mirrors what's on your pc regardless what is showing?
- Is there a similar usb to hdmi wireless adapter or no?
- Is the only difference between vga and hdmi transfer in the quality (resolution)?
- And does Apple TV fit into this conversation or not really...?
Sorry for the continued questions but I am really appreciating all the good information!
1. USB-to-VGA/HDMI adapters work as second monitor connected to your computer. You have to set it up to mirror the two screens (<Windows><P>)
2. Yes, but they are much more expensive. The benefit will be that you will be able to transfer the sound as well.
3. Picture quality, and sound.
4. I am not an iFan, cannot answer. If your house is full if iStuff - probably.
2. Yes, but they are much more expensive. The benefit will be that you will be able to transfer the sound as well.
3. Picture quality, and sound.
4. I am not an iFan, cannot answer. If your house is full if iStuff - probably.
As it's for a work/office application, the added expense is probably something I can handle for the wireless aspect and the added benefit of sound so this could be very helpful. It doesn't say anything about requiring wi-fi either. Thanks, Alabalcho!
You can use the solution used on this site.
www.powerpoint-on-tv.com
It is quiet (no fan or moving parts), small as cigarette pack so easy to hide behind the monitor, and easy to use.
Just save your ppt file on any USB stick (included) and insert it into the device. Attach it to the monitor or beamer with the HDMI cable and stick it behind the screen with some double sided tape.
I will loop your presentation endlessly until you unplug it from mains.
Friso
www.powerpoint-on-tv.com
It is quiet (no fan or moving parts), small as cigarette pack so easy to hide behind the monitor, and easy to use.
Just save your ppt file on any USB stick (included) and insert it into the device. Attach it to the monitor or beamer with the HDMI cable and stick it behind the screen with some double sided tape.
I will loop your presentation endlessly until you unplug it from mains.
Friso
You (or that company) must be kidding with the price of GBP 149.00.. Even if that includes an USB flash key (unspecified capacity) and off-the-mill HDMI cable. No control over what is being played? No pause? No <prev> / <next>? You could at least develop smartphone app ...
And that comes from a country which pioneered GBP 35computers (Raspberry PI)
Thanks for your question. I am obviously not offering a USB memory stick or HDMI cable.
This package is mostly used as a digital signage solution in shops and restaurants or to inform the public in waiting rooms or on events. A fast forward or pausing feature isn't really desirable in this setting and I was never asked for it.
Running it on a smartphone would mean not being able to use your smartphone for the duration that the presentation needs to run. For most of the users of this system this is most hours of every single business day, some even 24/7. Using your smartphone would not be very cost effective as you might still need your phone to make phone calls.
This product is very reliable and it saves people a lot of time and that is exactly what it is meant for.
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