Bigstream PCD Personal Communications Devices

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Pros:

Simple to set up.
Works with iPhones, iPads, and most iPod touch and iPod nano models.
Doesn't require a Wi-Fi network.

Cons:

Composite video connection means poor video quality.
Transmitter needs to be charged and only lasts a little over two hours.

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Last revision on August 27, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Simple to set up
Works with iPhones, iPads, and most iPod touch and iPod nano models
Doesn't require a Wi-Fi network
Can stream supported media over 3G
Doesn't require a home network for operation and is very easy to set up

Reviewers Didn't Like

Composite video connection means poor video quality
Transmitter needs to be charged and only lasts a little over two hours
Subject to interference
Offers only composite video
Dongle is large and requires charging

Expert reviews and ratings

While the Bigstream succeeds in sending your video and audio from your iPhone or iPod to your TV, it does so at the cost of quality and convenience. If you have a recent iPhone, Apple TV offers better functionality and quality for the same price....

By PC Mag on August 25, 2011

Your decision to purchase the Bigstream depends on very specific needs and your ability to overlook some faults. If you can’t do whatever it is you want to do with one of Apple’s AV cables or an Apple TV, can put up with a composite video...

By Macworld on July 04, 2011

While it sounds like a great device on paper, the Bigstream suffers from numerous performance issues that ultimately make for a below average...

By cnet on May 16, 2011