Sony LF-X1 LocationFree 12.1-Inch LCD TV
It actually works!!!
Well count me surprised - I really didn't expect this product to work as well as it does. <br /> <br />Here's my situation: I wanted a TV in the kitchen, but I didn't want to drill a hole through concrete flooring or snake an existing cable all the way around one room and then into the kitchen. Being in a \\"minimalist\\" high-tech loft, it would have looked really bad. <br /> <br />So, I went on a limb and bought this TV ... <br /> <br />I had read that someone said to change the wireless settings to \\"Automatic 5GHz\\" and that's what I did (to avoid using the overloaded 2.4GHz band - also used by cordless phones, microwaves etc.) <br /> <br />Result: I have the base station in the living room, and I get perfect reception in my kitchen about 20 feet away. I only lost the connection once, when I put the display behind the refridgerator (duh!) I also walked all over the 3 floor loft (1500 sf) with it and it works everywhere! <br /> <br />I realize some people are looking for even longer ranges (including outdoors), but I only need it to go a maximum of about 30 to 40 feet and it works fine for me. <br /> <br />Once you've had a wireless TV, you begin to think of new uses for it ... If guests stay in my spare room, I can just hand them the display for them to watch TV in bed. If I don't want to annoy my partner who is sleeping, I can go to the living room and take the display with me for a little late night viewing. If I feel like a little TV while having a snack, I can put it on my dining table and watch while I munch! <br /> <br />The system is so cool. Yes, it is not perfect, but it is still the best thing out there I have found so far. <br /> <br />It also has a built-in web browser and can talk out through your internet connection, surf the web, check email. It's touchscreen and comes with a little stylus. <br /> <br />Granted, the user interface is a bit computer-like, but I had no problems with it. <br /> <br />You can use a Sony remote (I have one) with the displayto change the channels, volume etc. It will also relay IR signals back to the base station, which will use an IR blaster to relay back to your set-top box (very cool, but haven't used this yet). <br /> <br />It can even connect up to the internet and \\"phone home\\" to the base station (as long as it is also connected to the internet) and if you have a fast enough uplink (380 kbps) it can send the TV signal anywhere in the world. Pretty amazing (no, I haven't tried this). <br /> <br />Yes, it is only 800 x 600 (which is still better than standard def TV) and doesn't do HDTV, but it is only 12\\". <br /> <br />There are no component inputs, which might be considered a downside for some ... but then, it is more about convenience than producing some incredible high-def picture. It has cable, composite and s-video inputs (plus RCA audio inputs). <br /> <br />If you search the web you can find the Operating Manual as a .PDF. I did this - there's lots of information in it and you can get an idea whether it is right for you. <br /> <br />It really is a preview of things to come. In 5 years or so, everything in your house will be wireless. This just does it today. <br /> <br />Very, very cool and it works fabulously for me. I'm a very happy customer with this product.