Getting rid of the tangle of wires on the boardroom table is now possible, without buying a new wireless projector.
Acer
Suitable for ceiling mounted projectors, or just to get rid of the wires on the boardroom table, the Gateway plugs directly into the DVI or VGA port of the projector and allows you to connect wirelessly to the source device that will transmit all your data.
Based on standard 802.11g wireless LAN technology the unit will work automatically with most notebook computers already in the field.
The device comes with Acer’s e-Presentation software that makes the set up and management of the wireless connection a breeze. e-Presentation manager automatically finds available projectors and allows simple connection and management of projector functions via a virtual remote control.
The unit also features an integrated WAN that allows presenters to easily access the Internet via the Wireless Presentation Gateway. The built in audio jack allows the streaming of audio through the Gateway allowing connection to an external audio system.
The Acer Wireless Presentation Gateway is available for RRP $329.
According to IT Market Insights – Quarterly Data Projectors Market Insight Report, Acer was the leading Australian projector brand in Q3 2005. The range starts from $999.