


The main competitors for the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter are the Chromecast and the Roku Streaming Stick, both tiny, gumstick-sized devices and both slightly less expensive. Screen mirroring worked quite well, although the different aspect ratios of the tablet and my television meant pillar bars around the mirrored output. I tested this function with a Nexus 7 (2013). Since the adapter uses Miracast, certain Android devices can also mirror their displays. In that case, you'll probably want a trackpad or mouse attached so you can control your things on the second display. Additionally, you can use your TV as a second or extended monitor with your computer instead of just mirroring. If it runs on your Windows 8.1 machine, you will be able to see it on your TV including DRM-bound iTunes videos. Video and PowerPoint presentations are examples of content a device such as this is designed to share.Īs the signal mirrors your PC, you're are not limited by specific apps. The adapter is more about being able to present or share things on a big screen. Swipes and videos are slightly behind on the mirrored display, so this isn't ideal for gaming. There is the tiniest amount of lag between devices.
