Best Option For Projector Casting.

[TomZap35]

Hello,

So just a quick one, what would be the best option for casting an entire computer screen to a projector, it needs to have good quality and doesn't have to be so relent on internet/wifi as the area I am casting it too doesn't have reliable internet connection/slow connection, I have tried chrome-cast but even with our decent connection it lags alot! the price has to be around sub $100 AUD.

Thanks Guys!

~Thomas

 

[Jester Maroc]

Can you elaborate...or explain...

Do you need a wireless connection between two points over which you plan to transmit data to a projector? If so what is the distance between the two points?

 

[TomZap35]

I want to get some one on a laptop/phone to be able to wirelessly cast it up to a projector that has a dongle in it.

 

[Jester Maroc]

Did you purchase the dongle already? What projector are we talking about?

There are a lot of options but they tend to be projector specific.

You mention 2 locations? Do you wish to transmit between 2 separate geographic locations?

 

[TomZap35]

yes we do have the dongle (Chrome-cast) the first one also, we want it so that some one near the projector can cast their entire screen to it, The projector has hdmi input also.

 

[Jester Maroc]

You may want to read Tom's guide on what options are best for Miracasting: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-miracast-screen-mirroring,review-2286.html

Here is what they found, "Does Screen Mirroring Really Work? Yes and no. Yes, you can mirror content from your mobile device or computer to your TV — if you have a powerful transmitter, an excellent receiver and a flawless Wi-Fi network. Otherwise, you're just asking for a laggy, unreliable experience."

For screen mirroring to work you need:

1) A good receiver https://www.amazon.com/Asus-Miracast-Wireless-Display-Dongle/dp/B00IBD0Q16/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
2) A Miracast compatible projector
3) A fast, reliable Wifi network. 5Ghz preferred.
4) A Android 4.2 to current, or Windows 8.1 to current mobile device (Apple does not want to play along with Miracast) on the same Wifi network.

EDIT: Here is a good primer on Miracast: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2907520/streaming-media/how-to-use-miracast-to-mirror-your-devices-screen-wirelessly-on-your-tv.html

 

[TomZap35]

The thing is that we have no wifi over there so we we won't be able use that.

 

[TomZap35]

Would The Microsoft one work well without wifi?

 

[TomZap35]

Ok after some research it seems to be that the Microsoft display adapter V2 can work with out internet access thanks!

 

[Jester Maroc]

Ok after some research it seems to be that the Microsoft display adapter V2 can work with out internet access thanks!

My pleasure. I hope you get it working and enjoy the experience.

Before you buy though make sure your projector is compatible...