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    WiDi

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by SweeT EviL, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. SweeT EviL

    SweeT EviL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Does widi work only with protected content?
    For example if I download a movie from the net - will I be able to play it to my TV through widi?

    Thanks.
     
    SweeT EviL, Sep 7, 2011
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    threshold1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    WiDi for the 1st generation "Core i" series (Arrandale) cannot play protected content (i.e. DVD, Blu-Ray), but will play streaming content from the web, as well as archived disk content (i.e. non-commercial disks). It will also only do 2 channel audio and a max of 720p resolution (or is it 768p, I forget...)

    WiDi for the 2nd generation "Core i" series (Sandy Bridge) can play protected content on disk no problem at 1080p with 5.1 surround, but it also requires the use of a 2nd generation WiDi router/ TV interface/ whatever you want to call it.

    If you're asking about pirated copies of movies, I can't comment on that.
     
    threshold1, Sep 7, 2011
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    Well thanks anyways.
     
    SweeT EviL, Sep 7, 2011
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