Wireless networking is great but it’s not really up to the task of of handling movie streaming, never mind high-definition movies or games. Enter Netgear with its 200MBps Powerline HD Ethernet Adaptor which turns any electrical socket into a HD-streaming, high-speed Ethernet connection for streaming high-def audio or video around the home. Netgear’s Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Kit (HDXB101) is comprised of two Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters (HDX101), an Ethernet cable, and set-up CD. All you have to do is plug one of adapters into a router and the other to any Ethernet-ready device, like a PC, laptop, games console, or DVR and you’ll streaming of up top 200MBps withoutthe usual home networking hassles.

Nicole Klein, an analyst with technology consultancy Yankee Group, said: “The goal for next-generation home networking technology is two-fold: to offer speeds to support high-definition devices, and to ensure uninterrupted connectivity in wireless problem areas. With Powerline devices operating at 200 Mbps, consumers can stream voice, data, video and gaming throughout their homes at speeds to support their bandwidth-needy lifestyles.”

Sounds good, but let’s hope it’s not too good to be true. Due in the UK this summer but no prices yet. The US price for the kit is around £140 with additional adaptors costing £75.

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