M18x + WirelessHD transmitter + Zyxel WHD Receiver = Super Combo!

[Aikimox]

I already posted this in the WHD thread but figured it might also be important for the M18x owners to know that the WHD receiver from Zyxel works wonders with the internal WHD. I just got mine today and it was easy as a pie, from installation to configuring, - everything worked like a charm.

All you have to do is put the receiver on the same level with the laptop and switch the TV to the HDMI channel connected to the receiver. After that your laptop software should find it without issues. Click connect and whoa!.

The signal is very stable and no walking around or even shaking the laptop will break the connection.

What I love the most about this feature is that I can extend displays and stream video/music to the TV for my kids to watch, while working on the laptop at the same time! Going to terminate our telus tv subscription and use netflix instead

Hope this helps those deciding whether to opt for the WHD or not. IMHO, one of the best features! Worth every penny.

[bigtower2003]

Aikimox, I was thinking of picking this up but I notice the estimated ship date on Dell's site is 3-5 weeks. Did you have to wait that long for yours?

[Aikimox]

Originally Posted by bigtower2003

Aikimox, I was thinking of picking this up but I notice the estimated ship date on Dell's site is 3-5 weeks. Did you have to wait that long for yours?

Nope, mine came without delays. You can order both the receiver and internal transmitter separately. Zyxel receiver can be ordered from Dell while the transmitter from eBay.

[Mr. Fox]

Now, isn't there a way to use the Killer and Ultimate-N 6300 cards for the same or similar purpose, to stream HD video wirelessly?

Does the internal card like your setup has go in the empty mini-PCI slot between the RAM, WIFI and HDD bays?

[Aikimox]

Originally Posted by Mr. Fox

Now, isn't there a way to use the Killer and Ultimate-N 6300 cards for the same or similar purpose, to stream HD video wirelessly?

After some researching it seems that you can't get such a stable signal from using the wifi cards. But you can certainly try. BTW, I tried playing Crysis wirelessly today and it simply rox, no FPS drops and lag whatsoever.

Does the internal card like your setup has go in the empty mini-PCI slot between the RAM, WIFI and HDD bays?

Yes, that's the slot. It comes with antenna that is mounted inside the lid.

[Mr. Fox]

So, is your internal card the 5HT44 WiHD Card (DMC/SiBeam) that is normally sold as an option by Dell, or a competing product? I ask because I thought it was necessary to purchase the antenna kit separately from Dell. It's too bad the M18x is not pre-wired for it. I think I remember a blurb on another thread that the M14x is pre-wired and only the WiHD card is needed.

I see the Dell parts being sold separately on eBay for about $125 for each component (roughly $250 for the card and the antenna). But yours included a bundle with both components? If so, was it more affordable?

[Aikimox]

Originally Posted by Mr. Fox

So, is your internal card the 5HT44 WiHD Card (DMC/SiBeam) that is normally sold as an option by Dell, or a competing product? I ask because I thought it was necessary to purchase the antenna kit separately from Dell. It's too bad the M18x is not pre-wired for it. I think I remember a blurb on another thread that the M14x is pre-wired and only the WiHD card is needed.

It's the exact same card. Yeah, there's no antenna if you don't order your system with the card. easy to install though. Just did it today.

[Mr. Fox]

The installation should be a piece of cake, just the extra cost for the antenna that is disappointing. It sounds like a really wonderful setup, but I fear that I would not use it enough to justify the cost. (In layman's terms, that means "Dad doesn't have dominion over the big screen at the Fox residence" LOL. I would only be allowed to game on it and blast the sound through the 5.1 audio system when I'm at home alone, ha ha.) Crysis 2 is my favorite game at the moment and I know it would be a blast on that setup.

It carries the audio signal as well, correct?

[Aikimox]

Correct, the audio signal is also transmitted.

I too am not the master of our home TV, lol but that's the whole point, I stream kids' favorite movies so that they don't come close to my laptop.

[Mr. Fox]

It would be really nice for that. My youngest is 17. Sounds like a super great setup and I can see why you like it so much. It would be a lot of fun.