14 DAY TRIAL // Since its introduction, Intel's Wireless Display found its way into a wide array of notebooks and other devices and now Logitech is introducing a new adapter that can transform any pair of speakers into a wireless sound system by using the WiDi technology.
Operation is quite simple and all that is required, besides Logitech's Wireless Speaker Adapter, is a WiDi enabled laptop and a pair of speakers.
After installing Intel's Wireless Display software, Logitech's device connects to your existing audio system using the included standard analog RCA or 3.5 mm jacks, and once the “Connect” button on your laptop and adapter is pushed, the notebook will be automatically paired with the speakers.
“Intel’s WiDi technology is quickly proliferating in the marketplace,” said Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager Logitech’s audio business unit.
“Now thanks to Intel WiDi and the Logitech Wireless Adapter for Intel WiDi-enabled laptops, it’s easy to turn up the volume while you’re listening to Pandora or watching a YouTube video.
And you can do it with the speaker system you already own,” concluded the company's rep.
The Wireless Display standard was finalized in January 2008 and is based on a 7 GHz channel in the 60 GHz extreme high frequency radio band, allowing for uncompressed digital transmission of high-definition video, audio and data signals.
The first version of the WiDi technology was employed in various notebook models, Intel just releasing the second iteration of this technology together with its Sandy Bridge mobile platforms.
Together with the Wireless Speaker Adapter for Intel WiDi-enabled laptops, Logitech also unveiled a wireless sound system for smartphones and tablets that used Bluetooth for streaming music to speakers featuring RCA or 3.5 mm jacks.
Both devices are expected to become available in the US and Europe in May for a suggested retail price of $29.99.