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ASUS and Realtek team up to provide wireless monitors

by Parm Mann on 10 June 2008, 12:59

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ASUS is branching out into every market it can think of, but it hasn't yet managed to make an impact in the monitor space. Its current range of displays haven't set the world alight, and ASUS it seems is in need of a new formula.

That formula, as it turns out, comes in the form of Realtek's Wireless USB technology. ASUS has announced that a collaboration with Realtek has resulted in a new series of wireless monitors that'll pair with either Wireless USB HWA (Host Wire Adaptor) or WHCI (Wireless Host Controller Interface) solutions attached to the PC.

Vincent Chiou, Director of ASUS Display BU, said:

"Wireless operation opens up an entirely new experience to our customers, with unsurpassed convenience and ease-of-use. Our search for high performance and quality led us to choose Realtek's state-of-the art Wireless USB solutions as a key component in raising the easy usability of ASUS monitors to a new level."

ASUS promises the performance of a wired connection and states that the connection and disconnection process is as easy as it gets thanks to automatic system configuration.

We're fans of all things wireless, but we're not sure if there's a need for wireless monitors just yet. That is, unless you really dislike clutter. There's no word on pricing or launch dates just yet, but we'd wait for reviews before handing over your hard-earned.



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Interesting. The idea of being able to have th computer in one room and the Monitor somewhere else would be cool especially as it would make the computer room silent :D

When they can find a way of having the monitor completely wireless IE battery/fuel cell thyat would allow 12 hrs+ useage then it would be great:D
kopite
When they can find a way of having the monitor completely wireless IE battery/fuel cell thyat would allow 12 hrs+ useage then it would be great:D

As this quote shows, it highlights the main issue still remaining, power. Unless we have a safe, foolproof way of powering these devices without wires or short lasting battery's, it's all for naught.

Still, it's good progress, sooner or later, you'll be able to easily build PC's into anything simply by using wireless monitors, interface devices and speakers. If you can get it portable enough, you can get the benefits of a desktop system, with the portability of a laptop around the house,
Lucio
Still, it's good progress, sooner or later, you'll be able to easily build PC's into anything simply by using wireless monitors, interface devices and speakers. If you can get it portable enough, you can get the benefits of a desktop system, with the portability of a laptop around the house,

That would be a good idea. They could combine a monitor, keyboard, and mouse/touchpad, in a laptops case, allowing for an extra large compacity battery giving a really long time between re-charge, and the power of a desktop!:D
A wireless monitor still seems pointless from my point of view…

If you dislike the clutter of wires, well this isn't going to help! it's not gonna be wirelessly powered is it?
It does give you the option of having the PC and monitor in serparate rooms