I’d say that AirPlay is one of the best things about the iPad, letting you stream music and video wirelessly to speakers and screen. And I only use the audio version. But what if you want to use the iPad 2’s new screen-mirroring feature without the wire? Then you’ll need to do some hacking.
The mod, done by EGOvoruhk for a client, may not be pretty but it is effective. It uses an HP Wireless TV Connect, Apple’s Digital DVI Adapter and a USB battery, all packed into a custom case that adds a couple pounds to the iPads weight. The components have their own cases removed to fit the custom box.
At the other end, the second part of the HP Wireless TV Connect is hooked up to the display of your choosing.
Thus equipped, you can beam the exact-same video on the iPad’s screen to the big-display for up to two hours (when the battery will run out). EGOvoruhk’s client wanted it for making Keynote presentations, but as you can see in the YouTube clip, it also works great for movies and games.
It may not be the most practical setup in the world (hopefully Apple will add mirroring as an AirPlay option in the future) but it works, and is about the only choice you have if you really, really hate wires.
Wireless Mirroring With An iPad 2 [YouTube]
Wireless Mirroring With An iPad 2 [MacRumors Forums via Reddit]
See Also:
- The Hidden Secrets of Apple's AirPlay
- AirPlay Hack Streams Non-iTunes Video Between Mac, Apple TV …
- Wireless USB Box Streams Video from Laptop to TV
- Blazingly Fast Wireless HD Hits the Mainstream
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