Interference and latency are the big problems facing WiFi integration on home theater gear. Just because the FCC says that your TV won't emit an excessive amount of radiation doesn't mean that a WiFi connection is a good idea. If you have ONE TV with ONE STB, it may be okay, but how many EngadgetHD readers have that? This is why Dish Network has adopted HomePlug on their receivers to compliment the ethernet port. I'd rather see Ethernet-over-Coax widely adopted than see WiFi embedded on everything under/next to my TV.
Incidentally, isn't 802.11b net throughput (11Mb/s) barely faster than full-bitrate DVD video (up to 10Mb/s)?
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Interference and latency are the big problems facing WiFi integration on home theater gear. Just because the FCC says that your TV won't emit an excessive amount of radiation doesn't mean that a WiFi connection is a good idea. If you have ONE TV with ONE STB, it may be okay, but how many EngadgetHD readers have that? This is why Dish Network has adopted HomePlug on their receivers to compliment the ethernet port. I'd rather see Ethernet-over-Coax widely adopted than see WiFi embedded on everything under/next to my TV.
Incidentally, isn't 802.11b net throughput (11Mb/s) barely faster than full-bitrate DVD video (up to 10Mb/s)?