I've been reading about displaylink technology that acts like a wireless video cable. It comes in two parts: a USB transmitter that attaches to your desktop computer, and a VESA receiver that plugs into the VGA port of a distance monitor or projector.
It would be the ideal solution for showing stuff that resides on my computer (one end of my office) through my projector (at the other end). Right now, I have to carry a notebook computer over to the projector, try and force the VGA cable on, and then sweat while hoping the projector and computer notice each other. (Last time, they didn't.)
Over the weekend I was in a nearby London Drugs computer department; I think I was the only customer in the store. Two two young computer salesmen asked if I needed any help. I asked them about displaylink. After trying to show me some VGA extenders, we decided they had never heard of the technology. Relieved, they returned to their back room.
Searching the Internet I found why it might not be popular: IOgear's list price is $200 for the technology. I could buy direct from the mfg'er, but not at $200. I might be convinced to spend $100, shipping included.
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