Comments on: Next-generation Wi-Fi tech to deliver IPTV

TV set-top makers plan to use Airgo's latest wireless technology to distribute video over Wi-Fi links throughout the home.

[Devastatin Dave]

WIFI the silver bullet?

<rant on>
WIFI for IPTV is not all about speed & performance ? it?s about delivering a consistent reliable service level to the mass market. Do you really believe next-gen (god I am so over that term) MIMO with silver bells and piercing whistle is going to deliver consistent bandwidth with multiple devices, diff vendors, a, b, g, n, cordless phones, microwave ovens, pregnant wives and the next door neighbors cantenna? Not to mention the 50 or so AP?s all operating on channel 11 within a radius of 150M.

WIFI is not the streaming video in-home networking silver bullet. Damn it's hard enough keeping a 3.5M stream up on customized (fixed channel, G only) point to point for a reasonable time let alone multiple 8-10M HD streams! I know, I know, I know it's been tested in the lab\model home and it works just fine. Can anyone out there show us a WIFI commercial implementation anywhere on this planet streaming greater than 3.5M streams in built up areas at the same time supporting other WIFI devices? Cause were not gonna install dedicated AP's just for video now are we?

God I hate being a cynic but I am so over this WIFI can do everything. It's been 7+ years now of WIFI marketing hype and it?s still nowhere near an interoperable consistent experience. This stuff is great for occasional access, browsing, mail, porn and PTP but when you need consistent service levels...

Now, don?t get me started on Powerline?
</rant off>

[Adam Lenio]

more ugly boxes in the home?

sounds like they might be onto something. I just hope it doesn't
mean ugly purple plastic boxes in my living room, bedroom,
kitchen, etc... they should put it together with this wireless
wallport networking idea:

http://news.tmcnet.com/news/2006/05/26/1660840.htm

[Ipod Apple]

they might be onto something.

http://www.analogstereo.com/pontiac_grand_prix_owners_manual.htm

[OneWithTech]

Yea,,,,there aint nothing

like a hemi in a 40 coupe.

Although it will only get you so far, so fast!


~Justin