Approaches a tough competitor for Chromecast key. The device to stream content directly to the TV will soon have a new rival in the form of a circular tablet. The Lenovo Cast fits in the palm of the hand and has a performance very similar to Google accessory. Simply connect via the HDMI port of the TV and then set the device to synchronize with the WiFi home network and stream multimedia content directly from a smartphone or tablet with Android, iPad or iPhone or even Windows computers and DLNA functionality. It will be available in the market from next August at a price that could stand at 50 euros. We tell you all the details.
As shown in the photo, Lenovo has chosen an attractive circular tablet form looks like a disk that are used in hockey. This accessory is intended for use in those TVs that have not yet advanced features of Smart TV. To put in place a cable that connects directly to the TV HDMI port is included. Then the Lenovo Cast connects to the WiFi home network and is able to directly stream the multimedia content of a smartphone or tablet from Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. In addition, it also works with iPhone, iPad and any Windows 8.1 that has DLNA functionality.
The maximum extent to which we can send the contents of the mobile device is twenty meters. One of the competitive advantages that will bring the Lenovo Cast is its protocol support WiFi AC. This new generation protocol can connect simultaneously both the bandwidth of 2.4 GHz and the bandwidth of 5 GHz. The bandwidth of 2.4 GHz is customarily used the vast majority of electronic devices network. But he faces several problems. On the one hand, it is a pretty congested band width and which can cause interference that degrade signal quality, as well as technological equipment is also the signal that use various home appliances. But also, it is only intended to manage eight teams at the same time.
Regarding the bandwidth of 5 GHz, it is prepared to allow much higher connection speeds and less congested, making the network more stable signal. However, to take advantage of this functionality is necessary that both the router and your mobile device or computer is compatible with the protocol WiFi AC. The Asian company wanted to highlight the compact design of the accessory, with a diameter of only seven centimeters that can carry in your pocket smoothly, with a height of only 1.5 centimeters. Lenovo Cast hit the market from August for an estimated retail price of 50 euros.