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Isn't it using Miracast internally? Will it work with Windows 8.1 which has Miracast support? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UXXNLlmz0A http://www.youtube.co

by amanne 13y ago

Isn't it using Miracast internally? Will it work with Windows 8.1 which has Miracast support? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UXXNLlmz0A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UXXNLlmz0A http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/06/windows-8-1-supports-miracast-display-streaming/ http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/06/windows-8-1-supports-miraca... I hope they work with standards instead of creating proprietary and incompatible protocols.

dz0ny 13y ago
It is using open standards upnp+rest api+websockets. The mirroring part is done with opus and vp9. Miracast on the other hand is drm(big players only) over drm(restricted content) over drm(it will only work with closed source software). Miracast will only live in heads of Balmer worshipers and maniacs, who love to to create long power point presentations with lots of bullet points.
- BHSPitMonkey 13y ago
  Do you realize that Miracast has been Android's screen sharing mechanism since 4.2? http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
- MichaelGG 13y ago
  The DRM in Miracast is pretty much the same as the stuff sent over HDMI. Wouldn't surprise me if the Chromecast requires HDCP like Apple TV does. Also, if your assertions are correct, please update the Wikipedia page, which states that "At present time, Miracast Source is mainly active on Android platforms." which seems to conflict with "only ... Balmer worshipers".
- asterix9 13y ago
  >Miracast on the other hand is drm(big players only) over drm(restricted content) over drm(it will only work with closed source software).Miracast will only live in heads of Balmer worshipers and maniacs, who love to to create long power point presentations with lots of bullet points. Huh what? Not sure if you're not trolling but from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast : > It was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance and billed as an open alternative to Apple's AirPlay Mirroring. It allows users to, for example, echo display from a phone or tablet made by Company A onto a TV made by Company B, .. >On 29 October 2012, Google announced that Android version 4.2 (updated version of Jelly Bean) will support the Miracast wireless display standard, and by default will have integrated features for it.[11] As of January 8, 2013, the LG Nexus 4 and Sony's Xperia Z, ZL, T and V officially support the function,[12][13] as does HTC One and Samsung in its Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II under the moniker AllShare Cast. The Galaxy S4 uses Samsung Link for its implementation.[14] >Microsoft also added support for Miracast in Windows 8.1, and announced this in June 2013. This functionality first became available in the Windows 8.1 Preview, and is available on hardware with supported Miracast drivers from hardware (GPU) manufacturers such as those listed above. Looks like you should be applauding Microsoft here, not lambasting them.

by amanne 13y ago

dz0ny 13y ago

It is using open standards upnp+rest api+websockets. The mirroring part is done with opus and vp9. Miracast on the other hand is drm(big players only) over drm(restricted content) over drm(it will only work with closed source software). Miracast will only live in heads of Balmer worshipers and maniacs, who love to to create long power point presentations with lots of bullet points.

BHSPitMonkey 13y ago
Do you realize that Miracast has been Android's screen sharing mechanism since 4.2? http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
MichaelGG 13y ago
The DRM in Miracast is pretty much the same as the stuff sent over HDMI. Wouldn't surprise me if the Chromecast requires HDCP like Apple TV does. Also, if your assertions are correct, please update the Wikipedia page, which states that "At present time, Miracast Source is mainly active on Android platforms." which seems to conflict with "only ... Balmer worshipers".
asterix9 13y ago
>Miracast on the other hand is drm(big players only) over drm(restricted content) over drm(it will only work with closed source software).Miracast will only live in heads of Balmer worshipers and maniacs, who love to to create long power point presentations with lots of bullet points. Huh what? Not sure if you're not trolling but from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast : > It was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance and billed as an open alternative to Apple's AirPlay Mirroring. It allows users to, for example, echo display from a phone or tablet made by Company A onto a TV made by Company B, .. >On 29 October 2012, Google announced that Android version 4.2 (updated version of Jelly Bean) will support the Miracast wireless display standard, and by default will have integrated features for it.[11] As of January 8, 2013, the LG Nexus 4 and Sony's Xperia Z, ZL, T and V officially support the function,[12][13] as does HTC One and Samsung in its Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II under the moniker AllShare Cast. The Galaxy S4 uses Samsung Link for its implementation.[14] >Microsoft also added support for Miracast in Windows 8.1, and announced this in June 2013. This functionality first became available in the Windows 8.1 Preview, and is available on hardware with supported Miracast drivers from hardware (GPU) manufacturers such as those listed above. Looks like you should be applauding Microsoft here, not lambasting them.