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Microsoft Miracst Adapter $60 - Not in the league of chromecast!

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  • 23-09-2014 8:02pm
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    corkie
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    Microsoft Announces A $60 Chromecast-Sized Miracast Adapter That Mirrors Everything On Your Screen

    Today Microsoft has announced its Wireless Display Adapter, a Chromecast-sized dongle that plugs into the back of your TV, monitor, or projector and enables you to mirror content from any Miracast-enabled device. It's not the first product of its kind on the market, but Microsoft's offering is a small and sleek option, and it just so happens to be compatible with Android devices.
    Nice way to add Miracast capability to any TV, but it's really not going to be a Chromecast competitor. Supplements it maybe, but not replace.

    Downsides:

    Device display always on, meaning high battery drain

    Can't cast in the background, so no checking reddit/IMDB at same time.

    Double price

    Far from all phones/tablets have Miracast built-in

    Pros:

    Offline casting, e.g. hotel room

    Second quote taken from this reddit thread


    Plenty of cheaper miracast devices available

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