Bluetooth-powered touchback technology also turns the Edge 2.5D into a touchscreen display.
Casting audio and video streams from one gadget to another can be a pain to set up and manage.
Typically, your choice is to use an HDMI cable or Miracast, provided your gear supports it.
Bluetooth-powered touchback technology also turns it into a touchscreen display.
During its final week on Kickstarter, I received a prototype review unit of the Edge 2.5D.
Upon closer inspection, I noticed a few blemishes along its edges and under the glass.
However, I received a prototype, so this is to be expected.
None affected the screen itself, nor did they impact the display’s functionality.
The 2.5D tempered glass screen feels solid, and the edges are smooth.
Photo credit: Tina Sieber
The display also features a full HDMI port and an audio jack.
Next to the power button sits a small wheel button to control the display prefs.
The dual speakers sit at the display’s top left and right side.
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On the back of the display, you’ll find a standard VESA mount; no kickstand was supplied.
What Is WirelessHD?
WirelessHD, aka UltraGig, is a standard for wire-free short-range transmission of high-definition video.
However, it only covers up to 82ft and requires line-of-sight between the receiver and the transmitter.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much to interrupt the connection.
WirelessHD falls into the mm-Wave frequency range of 30-300GHz.
I also tried all four connection types, i.e.
Bluetooth touchback, HDMI, USB-C, and WirelessHD (via HDMI and USB-C).
The default setting is to auto-detect the connection method.
I also would’ve appreciated more documentation in the manual.
However, there’s no way to access these options through the UI.
The only way to go back is to long-press the wheel button.
What Does the Edge 2.5D Sound Like?
The stereo speakers sound as good as you’d expect from 2W speakers.
Notably, the display doesn’t contain volume controls.
What’s the Edge 2.5D’s Battery Life?
InnLead promises 3-4 hours of battery life and 1.5 hours for a full recharge.
I can confirm the latter.
Should You Buy the Edge 2.5D Wireless Monitor and Touchscreen?
Note that InnLead offers a more powerful WirelessHD transmitter than the one I tested.
with your phone or laptop.
And because it features zero latency, it’s a great display for gaming.
TheASUS ZenScreen, for example, supports AirPlay, Miracast, or Wi-Fi for wireless mirroring.
Keep in mind that in addition to introducing latency, these technologies also aren’t plug-and-play.
Moreover, the wireless ZenScreen model isn’t available with a touchscreen.
InnLead is currently wrapping up its already fundedEdge 2.5D Kickstarter campaign.
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