Cisco Systems has officially announced the FlipShare TV wireless distribution system.It is targeting family video sharing in an attempt to get videos off of tiny computer screens on and on to the largest screen in the house.
The package includes a USB key to attach to a computer and a small receiver box to receive video signals to a TV. The USB dongle is claimed to provide a maximum range of up to 200 feet. Both HDMI and RCA connectors are available for connecting the box to a standard TV or HDTV, while an included remote can be used to control playback while away from the computer.
FlipShare TV works with the FlipShare 5.0 software, which was also released today. This latest version of the software includes the ability to share videos directly to iPhones as well as Android and Blackberry devices. The device will cost $150 and plugs into an HDMI or component video input.