Room to room HDTV with HomePlug AV
by Kevin C. Tofel 
posted Aug 19th 2005 at 6:40PM
HomePlug AV, a new networking protocol, was just approved and appears to be on the way in 2006. The new protocol is designed to use existing power lines in your home as a media connector for streaming audio and video at 200 Megabits per second. Say it with me people: ZIPPY!At that speed, you can shoot multiple HD signals around your home so you're not tethered to one room. Of course, to take advantage of that you'll need multiple HDTV sets, but Christmas is coming, right?
HomePlug AV will require converter boxes to modify your data streams into compatible waveforms and there is some concern around power spike impacts. I can see it now: your Keg-o-rater kicks on right before the final play of the Super Bowl and you lose the signal.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Zippity Do Dah @ Sep 11th 2005 3:51PM
Blah blah blah, this type of tech has been talked about for years. Will believe when it's rolled out and widespread. Where are my flying cars, robot servants, 1000 mph trains and free energy? To the developers of this tech... PUT UP OR SHUT UP!
motor313 @ Aug 22nd 2005 11:19AM
here is an interesting press statement from panasonic on that topic.
http://panasonic.co.jp/corp/news/official.data/data.dir/en050105-4/en050105-4.html