CES: Gefen's wireless HDMI solution

We all dream of a day that our audio/video equipment could be stored in a media closet or on a rack someplace else in the room. The only issue is that buying and running cables can be pricey, especially when you are talking about cables that transmit high definition video like HDMI or DVI.

Gefen is showing off their wireless HDMI connections at CES. We have already proved that wireless HDTV can be done via the Xbox 360 but now it can be done with any HDMI connection. Gefen's solution can transmit HDCP compliant signals up to 30 feet and is not line of sight. They do plan on releasing systems that will work with DVI and component cables.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 4th 2006 1:30PM]

While I'm afraid to think about how much this might cost, I have to admit it sounds pretty cool. Right now my DVD player is located about 5 meters from my TV set, and so I string a long cable between the two, across the floor every time we watch a DVD. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has a less-than-ideal floorplan for their "home theatre" (term used very loosely in my case).

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 4th 2006 1:46PM]

Given the high price of the Gefen HDMI switches, I suppose it will be more than $500. It will certainly provide a lot of utility. Very very cool device if it works well.