![]() After installation I ran the app and it looked for widi receivers within range. I downloaded the latest version (just 4 days old). This took me immediately to the page for widi software. Then I went to my NUC (i3 Ivy Bridge with the 6235 wifi card) and Googled "Intel wireless display download". I immediately connected it to my tv in the living room and turned it on. There's also a manual but.yeah, not looking at that. I was expecting to use my own cord so to find one in the box was a nice surprise. In the box you get the unit, a power adapter, and (surprisingly) a short HDMI cord. I'm weird, ok? Anyway, after working through the cardboard brain teaser I had the widi receiver out. I still have the box for the last tv I bought stuck up in my rafters. Part of that is because if I need to return it I want to give it back the same way I got it, but I also have a weird quirk about wanting to keep the box as it was for some reason. I don't normally like to tear up the packaging for a new item. ![]() It took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to open the cardboard without tearing it. I opened the box and pulled out the cardboard interior. The unit I purchased is the Netgear PTV2000 Push2TV HD. As usual with Newegg I got it super fast and couldn't wait to give it a whirl. I mean I have widi on these NUCs and it's just going to waste so why not? So I ordered it. ![]() Now sure it wasn't the latest model, and the reviews for it online ranged from love it to hate it, but still.ten bucks? Heck even I'm willing to drop a ten spot to try something out. ![]() Just the other day while scanning for deals I came across what just seemed too good to be true a Netgear widi adapter for the unbelievable after rebate price of.get this.TEN dollars. Still, every time I see a widi setup I take notice because it has that coolness to it. ![]() I was leery about spending money on something that was pretty far over in the "nice to have" column when there was a good chance it would be a frustrating experience. many users complained that it was a pain to set up, took forever, and only worked intermittently. After reading reviews online I got the impression that it was hit-and-miss though. Being able to beam a hi-def signal across the room or across the house seems pretty darned cool. I've always been intrigued by the idea of widi. ![]()
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