Intel presented the second generation of wireless display technology at CES in Las Vegas. After the rather moderate success with version 1 (computer base test), the semiconductor manufacturer from which wants to create with more features California Santa Clara the breakthrough.

Wireless display 2 on basically all PCs with current Sandy Bridge processor is available, however the needed drivers should be provided only in a few weeks. But, first and foremost, the wireless transmission technology to be used by notebooks.

Had to you are satisfied with the first generation with a maximum resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels, as well as bilingual choice, now also the transfer of FullHD video and multi-channel audio should be possible judder-free. And also the necessary for playback of Blu-rays HDCP copy protection is now supported.

To reach nothing should have changed. As with the previous version, at least five metres by radio should be between with wireless display 2. However, a line of sight between sendendem and receiving device is recommended. These recipients it is to be – as usual – special adapter, connected to a free HDMI connector of the TV or display.

These recipients by Belkin, Buffalo, D-link and NETGEAR to be offers, the price should amount according to Intel on about $ 100. This year, but also the first compatible Blu-ray player – by Toshiba – and television will be available. Then, the use of recipients would be omitted are intended to be backwards compatible with first generation as well as the later available player and television.

In addition to work at Intel in a program by which the PlayStation 3 is wireless display suitable for. In combination with the DLNA streaming server to the content then of Sony’s console be received and redirected to the TV can.