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06/12/2008, 4:15pm, EDT

Thursday, June 12th

Monster Cable goes wireless with HDTV transmitter

Monster Cable announced today it will offer a wireless transmitter for HDTV signals that will connect a home theater's TV set with a digital signal box or DVD player. The wireless system is comprised of a receiver that plugs into the HDTV's HDMI port along with a transmitter unit that will hook up with the signal source. Called Monster Digital Express HD, the set-up will also upscale non-HD signals to HD resolution.

The system is able to transmit a video signal up to 30 feet away using the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology from Sigma Designs. Earlier this year, Westinghouse showed off an LCD TV with built-in UWB technology for wireless HDTV streaming as well. Other companies are developing similar technologies, that are either faster (WirelessHD) or less costly though less reliable (Wi-Fi) than UWB.

Monster Cable made its name in high-quality interconnects and speaker wire, a segment hi-fi audio component manufacturers have traditionally ignored. The company's new system will have connections for a coaxial cable to extend its range up to 330 feet. The Monster Digital Express HD boxes will be available this October, priced at nearly $300.


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Other story tags: wireless, HDTV, home theater, Monster Cable, Monster

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