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As we discussed earlier in the review, the JustSling can be used in a variety of situations. To test today we opted to use a high quality (1080p) 13GB MKV file of Robin Hood, released in 2010 and starting Russell Crowe. We are playing the source file via an Alienware M18X laptop, streaming via the Powercolor JustSling to a receiver in an adjacent room. The receiver was hooked directly to a 50 inch Sanyo 1080P television via the HDMI connector.
Powering up both transmitter and receiver only takes a few seconds and immediately they should find each other, after pressing the ‘pair' button. Both sets of green LED lights lit up for us immediately, indicating a successful connection.
Heading into the other room to view the transmitted image (separated by 25 feet apart and two walls) we were pleased to see that the video was streaming, direct to the television. We analysed the image and couldn't see any noticeable reduction in image quality from the source file. We ran some additional tests by connecting the transmitter direct to a Playstation 3 and sending the signal downstairs to another HD television. The quality of the image is certainly without question, but it will depend greatly on the signal strength, walls between the devices and overall distance.
Each device only consumes around 7 watts of power, which certainly won't be a cause for concern if they are left on 24/7.
Really cool idea, shame about availabilty. wonder what that is all about.
Good product, I would use this actually as I only have one pc and I want sometimes to watch movies downstairs on my big tv. cant see it for sale anywhere in europe.
Rather unusual idea, like a ‘sling shot’ concept, which I guess is where they got the idea from. I read the original news story on this, did they change the name? it was initially called ‘sling it’?
Weird company, but as they are far east based, most of them are.
Not sure I would ever need this, but I cant say ive ever seen it done before. so kudos for the original design.
Shame they couldnt ake power from a USB port completely.
Love the idea ! i would probably go for a small media player like the AC RYAN as author says. however this would be really useful for a busy family setting with people wanting access to specific rooms when you need to watch something in a quieter part of the house. much easier than moving bluray players etc about.
Interesting idea, but its quite cluttering of the rooms with all those cables and adatpers etc.
Nice bit of wireless engineering, but its a small market, people will want a standalone networking media player for most jobs I think.
Why only germany ? did they do research and that audience want this or something? bizarre marketing decision.
Thanks for the review. Looks like a nice product, but as with all such products the price is usually an issue. I guess in this case availability is too. 🙂