Lenovo release Cast media streamer for USD49 to compete with Google Chromecase

Lenovo Cast is a new media casting device to compete with Google Chromecast. Launched at Lenovo Tech World, the new product will be available from the month of August for a retail price of just $49 USD. This would be the first media casting device from Lenovo. Using Lenovo Cast, users can share their favourite content via wireless streaming from personal (compatible) devices to big screen TV

“Today people want more from their devices – the freedom technology gives them to accomplish more. They want to share a variety of content from their smartphones and tablets such as online videos and games with friends and family on a larger screen,” said Liu Jun, executive vice president and president, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo. “The new Lenovo Cast is our latest device created to enable such personalized experiences.”

Key Features

• Sends on and off line content, such as movies, videos and games, wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet with a transfer distance of up to 20 meters that can penetrate up to two walls
• Delivers superb wireless performance with Wi-Fi dual frequency thanks to true synchronized 2.4G and 5G working modes; high – performance antenna also significantly reduces interferences
• Easy set up and use; simply plug in Lenovo Cast into any large – screen display with an HDMI output, link device to corresponding TV signal and play any media off the device
• Sleek and compact size to fit into any pocket or bag at just 70mm in diameter and 15mm in height
• Designed to cast media from devices using Android 4.3 and above; also supports selected Miracast or DLNA-enabled Windows 8.1 or iOS devices

Key Specification

• Wi-FI IC : RTL 8192DU
• Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Work Frequency: 2.4G:2.4000~2.4835GHz
  • 5G:5.180 – 5.825GHZ
• Antenna : 2*2
• HDMI : 1x micro HDMI (female), HDMI 1.3, HDCP2.0, HDMI-CEC supported, Micacast supported
• USB : 1x micro USB (female)
• Response Time Latency : < 200 ms
• Resolution : to 1080p
• DLNA Support : Local Video/Picture/Audio and DLNA enabled 3rd party video app
• Power Input : DC 5V 1A~2A (request)
• Power Consumption : < 500 mA
• Weight : 50g
• Dimensions
  • Diameter: 70 mm (2.76 in.)
  • Height: 15 mm (0.59 in.)
• Valid Distance
  • 2.4G 5m when on 1080p display(max)
  • 5G 15m when on 1080p display(max)
• Accessories Included
  • USB Cable: 1M, USB to micro USB (male)
  • HDMI Cable: 1M, HDMI cable male to micro (male)
  • Bracket: Support’s Lenovo Cast on back of TV