The New Atlona AT-LinkCastAV Wireless HDMI Extension System is Now Available for Purchasing.

Posted on by Florante Ancheta

Wireless consumer electronics devices have been consistent in gaining popularity for the last several years. Almost all of us are using wireless technology because of the convenience it can provide, and today it affects many aspect of our lives. Atlona’s AT-LinkCastAV Wireless HDMI Audio/Video System allows home theater enthusiasts, gamers, laptop and desktop users to connect multiple HDMI-based devices to an HDTV or projector wirelessly up to 40 feet away.

Many consumer electronics manufacturers are trying to keep up with growing demand for wireless convenience. One of them, Atlona Technologies, a global manufacturer for digital connectivity solutions. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada it announced a release of a new Wireless HDMI HD audio/video system that is capable of transmitting HD signal for up to 40 feet. It allows laptop, desktop or tablet computer users, gamers and home theater enthusiasts to connect up to five HDMI-based devices to projector or HDTV wirelessly. The LinkCast™ Wireless HDMI system consists of one A/V base station AT-LINKCASTAV, and one LinkCast™ System Expander AT-LINKCAST-HTX. LinkCast™ System Expander plugs into any device that has HDMI and USB outputs, while the LinkCast™ A/V base station connects to the projector or HDTV’s HDMI input. Additional LinkCast™ System Expanders are sold separately and allow users to connect up to four more devices wirelessly. They are conveniently powered by a standard USB connection that eliminates the need to use an additional power supply. The remote control enables an easy switching between all the devices connected to the LinkCast™ system.

1080p resolutions are fully supported by this device without delays. Also, users can enjoy a full effect of any 3D system without jumping or signal loss. It has been tested with Console games and PC and proves no latency. Gamers can enjoy the crystal clear picture on their big screen TVs, while playing the best Arcade Games, First Person Shooters, and Massively Multiplayer Online RPGs.

The Atlona’s new LinkCast™ Wireless audio/video HDMI system has the following specifications:

  •     Bandwidth Video: 3Gbps
  •     Audio: 18Mbps Input Ports: 1 USB (for updating firmware)
  •     Output Ports: 1 HDMI (female type)
  •     Resolution outputs Video: up to 1080p
  •     Vesa: up to 1600×1200
  •     Dimensions: (HxWxD) 5.9×4.2x.9 (inch) or 152×104.7×23 (mm)
  •     Weight: 0.29lbs or 0.130kg
  •     Temperature Operating: 50°F to 95°F or 10°C to 35°C
  •     Storage: -4°F to 158°F or -20°C to 70°C
  •     Power consumption: 7.5W

 

Atlona is pleased to announce that LinkCast™ Wireless HDMI Extension system received a CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Honoree Award from the Consumer Electronics Association in the Multi-room Audio/Video product category. This prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards, since 1976, has given consumer technology manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their latest products judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade press.

As of today, the LinkCast™ Wireless HDMI Extension system is available for sale through BZB Express, one of the largest distributors of Atlona Technologies in North America, for MSRP of $299.99