Founder Michael Posted April 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) As promised by Alienware before, the WiHD kits are now available while configuring your R3. Available option are: Internal WirelessHD Technology FullHD Video Transmitter - 99$ Vizio XWH200 Universal WirelessHD Video and Audio Kit with internal 60Hz WirelessHD Transmitter - 289$ Here's what i found after a brief research. To stream WirelessHD you obviously need both transmitter and receiver. Modern TVs should start coming out with the receiver bundled but for the rest both are required. That means the first option won't give WiHD capabilities because you are lacking the receiver. Second option comes with both the internal transmitter (option A) plus the commercially available Vizio XWH200 kit (199$ on Amazon) which includes the said receiver and a 4 ports external transmitter to which you can plug your BD/Xbox/PS3 etc. So for those of us that ordered the R3 before that option was available the only option is to purchase the Vizio (or competing offerings) kit separately and either connect the R3 to the external transmitter or find the internal transmitter. Dell claims it's only available with new Laptop purchase, any idea where we can buy one ? Edited April 28, 2011 by Michael 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbabt007 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) So michael are we trying to find out if we can get the internal option for the M17x-R3? Because I believe the one I ordered comes with one (and my order is older than yours) or Am I getting confused?Wait I don't See that option itemized in my configuration, does that mean we never had the chance to selected and they just added? Edited April 28, 2011 by wbabt007 Edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 28, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 So michael are we trying to find out if we can get the internal option for the M17x-R3? Because I believe the one I ordered comes with one (and my order is older than yours) or Am I getting confused?Either aim confused or we are NOT getting one since that option is only available for a few days. Can you post the part number on your order of the part you think the transmitter is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbabt007 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Here is the entire order.1 225-0536 Alienware M17x Soft-Touch, Stealth Black1 317-6114 Intel Core i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)1 317-6120 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (4DIMMS)1 331-1347 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter1 320-1932 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle1 320-1938 1.5GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M1 342-2220 750GB 7,200RPM HDD1 331-1350 Custom Nameplate1 330-6106 Personalized Nameplate Trigger1 313-8792 AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue1 421-4655 Alienware Command Center Software, M17X1 421-1399 Genuine Windows 7 Professional, 64bit, English1 420-9691 DataSafe Local BackUp1 420-9956 Vista PC Restore1 421-0092 DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG1 410-1883 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Multi-Language1 318-0396 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)1 421-4541 Roxio Creator Starter,No Media1 421-4550 Power DVD 9.6, 3D1 318-0424 Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio1 430-4021 MOD,CRD,NTWK,6300,ANW1 330-6348 Automatic Updates: On1 939-0330 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty, Extended Year1 939-0320 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty, Initial Year1 939-0380 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, 2 Year Extended1 939-0340 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, Initial Year1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty1 993-8552 Accidental Damage Service, 3 Years1 421-1721 Soft Contracts Service Hardware Agreement for Alienware1 421-1719 Soft Contracts Consumer Accidental Damage Agreement for Alienware1 993-8582 Warranty Support, 2 Year Extended1 994-3730 Warranty Support, Initial Year1 330-0171 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks1 421-1360 Steam and Portal Factory Installed1 330-5090 Thank You for Purchasing AlienWare1 600-0002 State Environmental Fee for display 15 inches, less than 35 inches Now I think we screw because If we had this in our AW it would indicate the following code.WIRELESSHD Internal WirelessHD Technology - FullHD Video TransmitterBut I was pretty sure our AW m17x-R3 had this built in, now I feel cheated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 28, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 Yep. We definitely do not have it. And I can't seem to find it anywhere for purchase. I think as time passes Dell will start offering it for sale, but for now we are screwed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The M18x had that available on its configurator... I was trying to figure out what you needed... I pretty much knew that I didn't have a TV with any of this built in. I've been debating to get this when I order my M18x. So can we get the internal transmitter and find the receiver separate and cheaper than $200 from Amazon? I would use it to stream movies to my entertainment center in my lving room or wirelessly connect to one of my tv's for quick big screen gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 28, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 28, 2011 The M18x had that available on its configurator... I was trying to figure out what you needed... I pretty much knew that I didn't have a TV with any of this built in. I've been debating to get this when I order my M18x. So can we get the internal transmitter and find the receiver separate and cheaper than $200 from Amazon? I would use it to stream movies to my entertainment center in my lving room or wirelessly connect to one of my tv's for quick big screen gaming.Yes, you can get the internal transmitter only and buy other WiHD receiver than the Vizio Dell offers. If u plan to purchase the Vizio anyway I think it's priced fairly by Dell since for 289$ you get the internal transmitter plus the Vizio kit that is priced at 200$ at amazon. What I am trying to figure out is this- how can people that purchased their R3s without the internal transmitter get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Complain to Dell, if it's in the return period then you could return and reorder... But that's a big hastle. So maybe complaining could get a tech sent to you to install one?...But seeing what happened with my R2 I don't see that as a good option either. Edited April 28, 2011 by mw86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveb00bs Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 here is the part # for the internal card: 5HT44just ordered one 10 mins ago. it was $98.30 with tax. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbabt007 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 here is the part # for the internal card: 5HT44just ordered one 10 mins ago. it was $98.30 with tax.did you ordered form dell? !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 29, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 29, 2011 Yeah. It seems you can order it from dell. There is just one slight problem, just like the wifi card, the transmitter needs an antenna cable (says so in the service manual) and i suspect those that didn't order the laptop initially with the transmitter won't have that cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveb00bs Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 thats what i'm worried about right now too. just gonna wait for the part to come, if no antenna leads then i'm just gonna return it. but hoping there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 30, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 30, 2011 or you could order the antenna too maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 That would be ideal. I hope you receive it with an antenna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveb00bs Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) trying to, wished i had a part number which would make it easier.just opened up the lcd panel and can confirm there is no antenna leads, wonder if i can use one of the extra wifi leads.i think i may of found the part number: 39PKF Sibeam Antenna Module (Includes Antenna)i'm gonna cancel my order, can't justify $300+ to get widi working, prolly something i won't be using much anyways. Edited April 30, 2011 by iloveb00bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 30, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 30, 2011 trying to, wished i had a part number which would make it easier.just opened up the lcd panel and can confirm there is no antenna leads, wonder if i can use one of the extra wifi leads.i think i may of found the part number: 39PKF Sibeam Antenna Module (Includes Antenna)i'm gonna cancel my order, can't justify $300+ to get widi working, prolly something i won't be using much anyways.Why 300$? The module is about 99$ right? How much is the antenna cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveb00bs Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) its because i will have to buy a receiver too. i don't know the price of the antenna, i could barely understand anything the rep was saying, hahahahprolly wait till monday to call, would be nice to have so i'm still thinking about doing it, but just too hard to find a good rep today, got tired of explaining shit to them. Edited April 30, 2011 by iloveb00bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 30, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 30, 2011 Well now that you have the part numbers you can order from any rep. Thanks for that btw I plan on ordering that transmitter and antenna and wait it out until receiver prices drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I think the concept is great and I could really use a wireless audio/video feed from my laptop to my home theater in another room. I'm thinking about opting for their receiver + internal transmitter bundle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted May 1, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted May 1, 2011 Chatting with sales rep to try to order the internal module + antenna... will report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted May 2, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted May 2, 2011 So, i finally got to a rep that knew what i am talking about and was actually able to locate the parts ( the rest couldn't find the parts even with the part numbers i gave them )He said he can order that for me, but then he checked and found out that there aren't any in stock for order, and promised he'll call me back once they appear.BTW, antenna module price is 90 bucks, plus the 89 bucks for the module itself.Makes it pretty expensive transmitter, not sure i even want to bother with it..I might try to force them to sell it for me for the price you get when you order it with the laptop, i'll say i want to return my laptop and reorder otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted May 2, 2011 Founder Share Posted May 2, 2011 Guess if I get the M18x I'll order it with the transmitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted May 2, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted May 2, 2011 can u order it with two ? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveb00bs Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 dang thats pricey, i think i will have to cancel my order too, and just order the external kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted May 2, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted May 2, 2011 i think that once the technology will become more popular more and more solutions will pop. I am sure we'll be able to buy a USB transmitter in the future and save tons of money vs buying it today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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