Just wondering if anyone can confirm that this works on VZW TP. About to cut into the spare dongle(adaptor) that I have, but dont want to mess it up if my TP doesn't support this. Thanks
yes it works.
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Just wondering if anyone can confirm that this works on VZW TP. About to cut into the spare dongle(adaptor) that I have, but dont want to mess it up if my TP doesn't support this. Thanks
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Dont do it!
Just buy the cable!
I jacked up my USB port doing the cheapo method. Becareful.
But yeah, I hooked it up to this little 13" TV VCR combo from the freakin 80's..... WOW thats all I am gonna say. I was VERY impressed with overall sound and pic quality. Havent hooked it up to any of the big panels yet....
Well I have an extra adaptor, but when I was pricing Ipod/camcorder cables they were $30 everywhere. The expanys HTC cable is on backorder for .........................? When I talked to expansys they were over 2000 on backorder!!!!
its really simple to make ur own cable. follow the directions and u shouldnt have any problems, its difficult to damage the usb connector on the phone since ur only plugging in a cable.
Cable
I havent heard about this cable or feature before. What exactly does it do? I dont live in a big city, do I need a certain type of connection or package?
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its really simple to make ur own cable. follow the directions and u shouldnt have any problems, its difficult to damage the usb connector on the phone since ur only plugging in a cable.
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I would beg to differ but thats fine. Here is my exp but thats just mine... (and quite a few others reported the same) but its all on your tools and and skill level.
Me personally, I am ISO certified soldering techinican. Had I been in a shop I am sure the results could have been different. But if your doing this home brew, just becareful you dont crimp the pin that they ask you to remove.
When you are removing one of th pins it is, as nearly everyone says, diffcult. Sometimes the pin gets wedge and that is what happaned to me. Its not ruined but its a hair looser than normal and causes the phone to disconnect from active synch more easily.
EDIT: That is why I dont receomend it. Others have reported great success. It also depends on one of the five methods you use.
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I havent heard about this cable or feature before. What exactly does it do? I dont live in a big city, do I need a certain type of connection or package?
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It allows you to hook your phone's screen and adio output up to a TV. And it works great!
The quality amazed me when I saw it. The sounds was good. I was very impressed. But that was only on 13" TV VCR combo in my basement office. I have yet to hookit up to something bigger....
Butyeah, its way freaking cool... Were were bored and streaming YouTube to the TV then surfed with Opera.
ITs the bomb
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Well I have an extra adaptor, but when I was pricing Ipod/camcorder cables they were $30 everywhere. The expanys HTC cable is on backorder for .........................? When I talked to expansys they were over 2000 on backorder!!!!
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That blows. I want the cable but have no real use for it.
But another cool thing, use Media player to stream audio to headset adpator, use video out in a PIP so you can see what is playing.......
But is cool. Go ahead and make the cable just make sure your careful.
So with a premade cable its plug n play?
Would I just connect the 3 plugs to the tv and play something in
TCPMP (or other video player)?
Yup, thats how it works. I play movies in mp4 format through Windows Media Player and it looks really nice. I have about 7 full length movies on my StorageCard at the moment.
Expansys has the HTC Video Out cable back in stock (usually). They are not on backorder as bad as they were at first. Well worth $20 in my opinion, I have watched quite a few movies with it so far.
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Hello everybody,
im searching for a "normal" hdmi-cable for the 30-pin connector. i dont wanna have a dock or something.
does anybody know were i can find such cable?!
I have send the DOCK sample to the manufacturer, to make a 30pin--HDMI cable out.
But need sometimes. About 15days later.
XJARL,
Are you sure a cable is possible? Others have suggested that the port needs power and other circuitry (as in the dock) to make the HDMI functional.
Also, I thought that you mentioned you were having it made a month or so ago? What is the delay?
That would be great if there was just an HDMI cable that plugs into the bottom port. too bad they didnt make a HDMI port on the side before. I wont use it enough to get a dock, but if I had just a cheaper cable that would work I would be more inclined to use it. the screen is big enough to where im happy with the media and any movies that I really want to download and watch I will already have on my laptop which has HDMI out for a big screen.
Yes, i'm sure
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XJARL,
Are you sure a cable is possible? Others have suggested that the port needs power and other circuitry (as in the dock) to make the HDMI functional.
Also, I thought that you mentioned you were having it made a month or so ago? What is the delay?
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I had given the DOCK to a factory. They spend a lot of time. Since they are not sure whether there is sufficient market, so delayed. But now, they decided to put it produced.
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That would be great if there was just an HDMI cable that plugs into the bottom port. too bad they didnt make a HDMI port on the side before. I wont use it enough to get a dock, but if I had just a cheaper cable that would work I would be more inclined to use it. the screen is big enough to where im happy with the media and any movies that I really want to download and watch I will already have on my laptop which has HDMI out for a big screen.
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I went to 4 Shacks and everyone said there was nothing made for this port. Commercially that is.
I think I would find a cable more useful than a dock. As mentioned above, though, they will have to find a way to deal with the power issue. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see how it goes.
A cable would be nice for sure
Xjarl - any word on this cable? I am sure we could build up some support here if needed
They just sold Over 10,000 of the Gtablets on Woot the other day. There were several posts directing people to this site as well as discussing the preference of a simple cable VS a dock.
I would hope the market would bear enough to get a run in at this point.
Didn't early reviews of the gtab often say Viewsonic was bunding an hdmi cable in the box?
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Didn't early reviews of the gtab often say Viewsonic was bunding an hdmi cable in the box?
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nope, at least not as far as I can remember.
Would be great if you can post a link if you ever stumbled on it.
Has anyone attempted anything on this?
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Has anyone attempted anything on this?
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Yeah, bnovak in this thread is talking about de-constructing one and analyzing the circuitry to figure out the pin schematic so a cable could possibly be created:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865038&page=21
technically, I've found the right cable.
but I need to order 1000 of them.
Ordered a sample to make sure it is what it needs to be.
HDMI DOES NOT NEED TO BE POWERED!!! It's LVDS
How much to order 1000?
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Now you tell me...
I just ordered the dock yesterday so I could use the HDMI.
Oh well...guess I need two cables.
My wife is going to wonder when my $285 Tab I talked her into letting me get for my birthday is going to stop costing money.
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How much to order 1000?
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More than I have open on my Amex at the moment?
Dunno actually. Waiting for sample and a quote.
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technically, I've found the right cable.
but I need to order 1000 of them.
Ordered a sample to make sure it is what it needs to be.
HDMI DOES NOT NEED TO BE POWERED!!! It's LVDS
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More info please.
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technically, I've found the right cable.
but I need to order 1000 of them.
Ordered a sample to make sure it is what it needs to be.
HDMI DOES NOT NEED TO BE POWERED!!! It's LVDS
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Refer this to it2steve, I'm sure he'll bite!
I've never gotten one before.
Are all of them the same, i.e. if I buy one that's for an SGS2 it will still work on this device right? They're all just microUSB to HDMI I'm thinking. Cuz I see some cheap ones for like $7 and I'd rather just get that than spend like $30 on a "good" one that's the same exact ****.
brand means nothing on these. the only thing you need to know to use it is you will have to power the mhl adaptor with your micro usb cable
I've had mixed results with these adapters.
I ordered 2 different cheap adapters from ebay (2 because I read that some dont work with the note) The first one to arrive just didn't want to work tried everything but gave up on it. The second one also didn't work the first couple of times but then suddenly worked. It was ok for about 2 weeks of heavy use then it gave up on me aswel.
Now I have the original Samsung MHL adapter and works every time with no problems. So to answer your question - it's a game of luck unless you pay.
Anyone here using a tested and verified working mhl? I would love to get one myself too.
i was skeptical so i bought one off ebay for like 8 bucks... plugged it in the day i got it and was playing Tekken 3 on my TV via Galaxy note .... works pretty well. There may or may not be a little lag though... (might have been my tv)
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i was skeptical so i bought one off ebay for like 8 bucks... plugged it in the day i got it and was playing Tekken 3 on my TV via Galaxy note .... works pretty well. There may or may not be a little lag though... (might have been my tv)
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Classic game
can u link me to the mhl u got?
yep +1 here, which mhl adapter (micro usb to hdmi) are you using? A link would be nice
Menotek Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter IMPROVED WITH RCP from amazon is what I'm using.
It wasn't working at first but then i figured out you have to plug the power cord in then the hdmi in that order.
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Menotek Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter IMPROVED WITH RCP from amazon is what I'm using.
It wasn't working at first but then i figured out you have to plug the power cord in then the hdmi in that order.
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how is the picture quality?
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how is the picture quality?
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Its very crisp and clear. I'm kind of OCD about that stuff and so far I'm pleased with it
It's to be noted though, if you're playing a youtube video outside the web browser the annotations wont show up on the tv, nor will subtitles on a mkv file, unless the subtitles are hardcoded into the video itself.
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Its very crisp and clear. I'm kind of OCD about that stuff and so far I'm pleased with it
It's to be noted though, if you're playing a youtube video outside the web browser the annotations wont show up on the tv, nor will subtitles on a mkv file, unless the subtitles are hardcoded into the video itself.
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Tyvm for the info. I will order it today. I just need to get something worth $10 worth, so I can have it shipped for free
Edit: I hope it also works for skyrocket.
My overall dream and desire
= Have a tablet WITH GPS, with a nice screen, that I can buy cheap that supports at least Honey Comb. I want it to look good in my car and do things for the car. Slacker radio/google music/GPS duties. It'd be cool to have it doing email, etc.. but not needed.
I own a samsung epic. I had it almost completely figured out and installed....but then we find out that if you place your phone in desk dock or car dock, it farks up the sound output and aside from physically modding the dock with new parts there's no way to fix it.
ENTER THE FLYER!! WOOHOO!! Solution is found! HTC FLYER + MHL adapter and I'm all set!
Beautiful screen, MHL adapter means only one wire is seen etc etc etc.
What's the problem?
The DAMN CHARGING SYSTEM. I've got a 2 amp car charger that EVERY android device sees as "AC" ...
HOWEVER when you plug in this 2 amp AC charger into the MHL adapter.... DUN DUN DUN, the Flyer only sees it as a USB CHARGER, thus meaning that if you're using the thing to play music and having the screen stay on (as I do) the tablet cannot charge faster then it drains!!! WTF.
So the solution now is that I have to have two wires sticking out at opposite ends and I wasted 30 bucks on a damn MHL adapter.
Why the FARK can't companies get their SH!T together and just make something that works. IF you're going to be charging through the MHL ADAPTER WHY ON EARTH would it limit you to the lower charge rate...say you have it plugged into the real AC adapter...I'd assume this means that while going through the MHL adapter IT STILL would show up as USB charging (again not enough to keep up!!)..
Farking Stupid companies drive me insane.
here's someone complaining about the same thing on a samsung... http://www.droidforums.net/forum/galaxy-nexus-accessories/196278-mhl-adapter-charging-issues.html
so farking stupid.
Because...............the designers never farkin believed anyone would frickin try to mount a frakin tablet permanently in a frickin car. And frickin for sure never thought anyone would farkin use the MHL in a frickin car. LOL
DigitalMD said:
Because...............the designers never farkin believed anyone would frickin try to mount a frakin tablet permanently in a frickin car. And frickin for sure never thought anyone would farkin use the MHL in a frickin car. LOL
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haha, FINE.
However, if you take this tablet INSIDE and say you want to watch a netflix movie on your tv.
You do this
Oem charger >> MHL ADAPTER >> FLYER
So you're watching a netflix movie via hdmi with all your OEM branded stuff.
Guess what........it STILL doesn't charge fast enough. Will you make it through a 2 hour movie? Maybe... what if it's a 3 hour movie? Probably not.
How stupid does it get.
Here's the car charger I'm using.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333722016&sr=8-1
What I really would like is a tablet OR PHONE
that has this:
- Horizontal docking option (like the evo 3d)
- Dock MUST include AUDIO out
- Dock must be able to charge at the AC rate, not the USB rate
- Real GPS inside
- Wifi
- Preferably be no less than a 4 inch screen
- When routing Audio through dock it must not be degraded to changed in ANY form (aka samsung epic dock)
That's all I ask for. is it really that hard to find this elusive product??
I don't know of any devices that have a dock that meets your needs. There are of course many devices that meet your needs minus the dock. Or you could buy a Ford car with Sync and sync your device to their system.
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haha, FINE.
However, if you take this tablet INSIDE and say you want to watch a netflix movie on your tv.
You do this
Oem charger >> MHL ADAPTER >> FLYER
So you're watching a netflix movie via hdmi with all your OEM branded stuff.
Guess what........it STILL doesn't charge fast enough. Will you make it through a 2 hour movie? Maybe... what if it's a 3 hour movie? Probably not.
How stupid does it get.
Here's the car charger I'm using.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333722016&sr=8-1
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Um... OR we could use the PS3, the PC, or any of a million other devices to watch netflix instead of our tablet..
I mean really.. do you have ANY idea how easy it has been made to connect almost any computer in the world to a TV and stream netflix? I mean really it is ONE cable. In addition to that.. I can't even begin to name all the devices that people can use to stream netflix.. but, let me just give you a few.
1. TVs with it built in.
2. PS3
3. Xbox 360
4. Wii
5. netbooks
Before you go off about how "stupid" it is.. you should really ask yourself how many people are relying on a tablet as their all in one go to device for everything.. I would say those people are stupid.. The HTC flyer was never in a million years designed to be your all in one go to media device. it is a great device designed for casual use.
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Um... OR we could use the PS3, the PC, or any of a million other devices to watch netflix instead of our tablet..
I mean really.. do you have ANY idea how easy it has been made to connect almost any computer in the world to a TV and stream netflix? I mean really it is ONE cable. In addition to that.. I can't even begin to name all the devices that people can use to stream netflix.. but, let me just give you a few.
1. TVs with it built in.
2. PS3
3. Xbox 360
4. Wii
5. netbooks
Before you go off about how "stupid" it is.. you should really ask yourself how many people are relying on a tablet as their all in one go to device for everything.. I would say those people are stupid.. The HTC flyer was never in a million years designed to be your all in one go to media device. it is a great device designed for casual use.
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Ok so we are now designing "multimedia tablets" to do less and less?
Your argument is pretty dumb mang.
Just because I have a full HTPC at my house doesn't mean that HTC should design a tablet, give it an HDMI out and then make it impossible to charge it (powering the device while losing battery charge is not "charging" while you're using it to do what they designed it to do.
I tried to search, but for some reason the site isn't allowing me to search just this forum?
Does this phone include HDMI out? Is it via Mirco USB like the 3D? Do I need the MHL cable? Does anyone have a site they recommend buying one from? I've never used the HDMI out on my 3D or 4G. I've used it on my Transformer TF101 and it works well. I have to send in one of my ASUS RoG laptops, that I have hooked up to my 55" TV in my bedroom. I won't have anyway to watch movies except via my tablet while it is having the video card replaced (overheating). I would use my tablet, but I like to read on it and you can't hook it directly to a PC to transfer to the SD card. Same for my significant other's, she likes to work crosswords while movies are playing too, so I can't just use hers.
Long post, what cable do I need? Is this supported?
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I tried to search, but for some reason the site isn't allowing me to search just this forum?
Does this phone include HDMI out? Is it via Mirco USB like the 3D? Do I need the MHL cable? Does anyone have a site they recommend buying one from? I've never used the HDMI out on my 3D or 4G. I've used it on my Transformer TF101 and it works well. I have to send in one of my ASUS RoG laptops, that I have hooked up to my 55" TV in my bedroom. I won't have anyway to watch movies except via my tablet while it is having the video card replaced (overheating). I would use my tablet, but I like to read on it and you can't hook it directly to a PC to transfer to the SD card. Same for my significant other's, she likes to work crosswords while movies are playing too, so I can't just use hers.
Long post, what cable do I need? Is this supported?
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I see no mention of it in the fact sheets.
I have read on a few sites that it has microUSB w/MHL, so u would need the adapter, but I don't see anything on any official documentation about it (user guide, htc's website).
So I guess we'll see. Most sites say it does though. If not, you can use the HTC Media link, or any other DLNA to stream wirelessly.
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I have read on a few sites that it has microUSB w/MHL, so u would need the adapter, but I don't see anything on any official documentation about it (user guide, htc's website).
So I guess we'll see. Most sites say it does though. If not, you can use the HTC Media link, or any other DLNA to stream wirelessly.
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Cannot imagine it would lack MHL which has been standard in HTCs high end handsets since the Sensation. GSMArena, who presently have a review unit, state that it has MHL in their specifications list which does suggest it is there (I only say suggest since GSMArena specifications have errors on occasion).
google htc media link ordered mine from at&t site
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google htc media link ordered mine from at&t site
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Looks cool, but I don't really want to spend $100 when a $10.00 cable will do the same thing. Purchased 3 or 4 would be absurd. I didn't see whether it output 1080P or what resolution. I would be happy with 720P output and $50 worth of cables for all my TVs and one if I wanted to travel. Shame it is MINI on tablets and MICRO on the phones. I checked Phonearena.com and they made no mention of it either. Hopefully whoever gets theirs first will have the cable to check. I am going to go ahead and order one as they are just a few bucks.
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Looks cool, but I don't really want to spend $100 when a $10.00 cable will do the same thing. Purchased 3 or 4 would be absurd. I didn't see whether it output 1080P or what resolution. I would be happy with 720P output and $50 worth of cables for all my TVs and one if I wanted to travel. Shame it is MINI on tablets and MICRO on the phones. I checked Phonearena.com and they made no mention of it either. Hopefully whoever gets theirs first will have the cable to check. I am going to go ahead and order one as they are just a few bucks.
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Of you have a friend that works at ATT they get 40% off, I asked my buddy to pick one up for me
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detcup4evr said:
Of you have a friend that works at ATT they get 40% off, I asked my buddy to pick one up for me
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That is still $55 plus tax. I just order the cable for $8.00 shipped. I don't see the value in it being wireless as the adapter still has to be plugged into the TV and the wall and my phone likely won't make it through a movie without being plugged in too. When it becomes integrated into most all new TVs fine, but until then $50 worth of cables that I can hookup and leave installed on various TVs is better for me.
My understanding is that it is MHL. So, I purchased http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8805&seq=1&format=2 for $10.20.
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My understanding is that it is MHL. So, I purchased http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8805&seq=1&format=2 for $10.20.
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I got one on Ebay for $8.84 shipped. I've ordered from Monoprice before. They are a good vendor. Did you get extra HDMI cables while you were at it? I think I am about out.
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I got one on Ebay for $8.84 shipped. I've ordered from Monoprice before. They are a good vendor. Did you get extra HDMI cables while you were at it? I think I am about out.
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I have a 4 or 6 footer always in my laptop bag and a 25 footer at home for the laptop or whatever - I probably should have a few more but don't. Next time I order micro USB cables I'll get a couple more.
So is the HTC Media Link just for those who don't have a DLNA tv? I have a new 55" Sony led tv and can stream music from my Evo 3D to my tv with out wires. Will be awesome if my Evo LTE can stream everything straight to my tv just like it would with the HTC Media Link, but without having to use the HTC Media Link!! I already have hdmi-micro hdmi cables that I use with my Transformer Prime if the new Evo connects that way. Also have a MHL adaptor that I use with my Evo 3D which is the way I assume the Evo LTE will work. That is if I'm hooking it up with a wired connection anyway...
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ls3mach said:
That is still $55 plus tax. I just order the cable for $8.00 shipped. I don't see the value in it being wireless as the adapter still has to be plugged into the TV and the wall and my phone likely won't make it through a movie without being plugged in too. When it becomes integrated into most all new TVs fine, but until then $50 worth of cables that I can hookup and leave installed on various TVs is better for me.
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Sounds like a wire is the best value for you, but I just wanted to comment on some of the features that makes this a great value for some people.
The ability to stream a movie to the tv wirelessly and still use your phone is great. I can stream a movie to the tv for the kids and still play games and surf the web (or even get some work done).
The other use for that is as a presenter. I can leave my laptop at home and just bring the Media Link and use the phone as both the source and controller. So awesome.
There are a bunch demos on youtube, just search "htc media link" (I can't link yet unfortunately).
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Sounds like a wire is the best value for you, but I just wanted to comment on some of the features that makes this a great value for some people.
The ability to stream a movie to the tv wirelessly and still use your phone is great. I can stream a movie to the tv for the kids and still play games and surf the web (or even get some work done).
The other use for that is as a presenter. I can leave my laptop at home and just bring the Media Link and use the phone as both the source and controller. So awesome.
There are a bunch demos on youtube, just search "htc media link" (I can't link yet unfortunately).
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Did not realize you could stream and still use the phone for other things. Let me make sure I follow. While a movie is playing wireless I can talk on the phone and/or surf the internet and it will not affect the movie? I guess I am having a hard time following, does it not have to be playing in the foreground? Does it not mirror the phones desktop?
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Did not realize you could stream and still use the phone for other things. Let me make sure I follow. While a movie is playing wireless I can talk on the phone and/or surf the internet and it will not affect the movie? I guess I am having a hard time following, does it not have to be playing in the foreground? Does it not mirror the phones desktop?
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From what I have seen in reviews and read yes you can kick off a movie playing over media link press the home key and use ur phone to send emails or whatever while the movie plays in background.
The phone will also do mirroring.
From what I can tell mirror mode is entered when u enable media link from home screen, otherwise if ur in a specific app and u enable media link only that app will show and you can run it in the background
I haven't read the user guide yet, but every time I have seen media link displayed that was what I saw
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Did not realize you could stream and still use the phone for other things. Let me make sure I follow. While a movie is playing wireless I can talk on the phone and/or surf the internet and it will not affect the movie?
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Correct!
I guess I am having a hard time following, does it not have to be playing in the foreground?
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Nope!
Does it not mirror the phones desktop?
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It can do both - Mirror, and basically use it as a 2nd display for video or stills while using your phone for other things.
See why I love it so much now?
Also, another nice thing you can use it for is to wirelessly stream your music to your tv or stereo.
As mentioned in my previous post, there are clear videos on youtube of its functionality if you search for "htc media link".
I got my MHL adapter today. It is no where near as clear as my TF101. It was tolerable on my 40" LCD at my shop, but I am betting it will look even worse on my 55" in my bedroom at home. I likely will only use it for the kid's room (I have a jank Evo 3D) and I don't care if she thinks the quality is poor. I doubt she will notice. Save me having to let her use one of our tablets and me having to put a laptop in her room. We don't want her on the internet yet, so this should be perfect.
so got my MHL adapter today and it doesnt work, cant even find an option for it in the settings like on my evo 3D. Spent 40.00 and been messing with it for a minute and still nothing. anything on this? if I don't get it working its getting returned lol
I got the $10 one from Monoprice and it doesn't work either unless im missing a switch or setting somewhere.
Sending it back and just going to wait to catch the Media Link HD on sale
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Will this work?
I don't have HDMI enabled TV or monitor but i have an old TV with RCA/Composite connectors(Yelow/White/Red) and i want to watch movies on a big screen from my evo
This is what i plan on buying i just want to know will this work theoretically
http://dx.com/p/mhl-to-hdmi-cable-for-samsung-i9100-i9200-i9250-i997-more-black-172cm-163759
http://dx.com/p/playvision-hdv-m610-mini-hdmi-to-av-video-audio-converter-white-152345
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Will this work?
I don't have HDMI enabled TV or monitor but i have an old TV with RCA/Composite connectors(Yelow/White/Red) and i want to watch movies on a big screen from my evo
This is what i plan on buying i just want to know will this work theoretically
http://dx.com/p/mhl-to-hdmi-cable-for-samsung-i9100-i9200-i9250-i997-more-black-172cm-163759
http://dx.com/p/playvision-hdv-m610-mini-hdmi-to-av-video-audio-converter-white-152345:D
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Second link isn't valid.
But I think it would be easier to buy an MHL adapter that you need to provide the HDMI cable. And then just plug in an HDMI to Composite cable. I haven't tried it. But technically, it should work..
DjDom said:
Second link isn't valid.
But I think it would be easier to buy an MHL adapter that you need to provide the HDMI cable. And then just plug in an HDMI to Composite cable. I haven't tried it. But technically, it should work..
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You can't just plug HDMI cable(digital signal) to composite which is analog
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That combination should work as long as you supply power to the MHL adapter to keep the phone charged while playing video.
ramjet73
If it doesn't work and you don't want the parts anymore, I'll tak'em off your hands.
With a converter box, it should work.
But for some reason, I've had luck with Digital to Analog connections. No idea why.
First off, stay away from that MHL adapter. With the actual "adapter" end being right on the hdmi side, you put a LOT of stress on the hdmi port with that, and hdmi ports are very easy to break. As stated above, get one that allows you to use your own cable.
Second, you cannot just get a simple cable to go from hdmi to component or composite, it just won't work. You need to use a downconverter, and those aren't very cheap. The link to the one you posted seems VERY suspicious, I personally wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole. The cheapest downconverter I have seen that actually works cost 120 dollars. Personally, anything under 100 dollars I would stay away from.
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First off, stay away from that MHL adapter. With the actual "adapter" end being right on the hdmi side, you put a LOT of stress on the hdmi port with that, and hdmi ports are very easy to break. As stated above, get one that allows you to use your own cable.
Second, you cannot just get a simple cable to go from hdmi to component or composite, it just won't work. You need to use a downconverter, and those aren't very cheap. The link to the one you posted seems VERY suspicious, I personally wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole. The cheapest downconverter I have seen that actually works cost 120 dollars. Personally, anything under 100 dollars I would stay away from.
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Thanks for the suggestions
I definitely wont give 100+$ for convert box its to much
There are (if I remember correctly) 3 positive reviews on that converter so maybe ill test my luck
Thanks everyone for help
I will let you know if it worked if I decide to buy this
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for a 100$ you could buy a used flat screen with HDMI, yet small but serve its purpose.
Good luck with it.
I know tiger direct had cheap converters in Canada and the us.
Maybe before you buy it, check some local stores ?
You might get lucky.