I Like Technology That Helps The Stuff I Already Have

For a few years, now, I have had an Epson 77c projector which I have used in computer classes in Florida and sessions we've done at RV rallies and elsewhere.  It is very bright and very reliable.  When we are presenting the table we are using gets very crowded with the projector, speakers, 2 laptops and other gear like eReaders.  We have had times when the projector gets jolted - it's just inconvenient.  I would like to move the project away but I don't have long cables and if I did someone (maybe me) would surely trip over it.  Because it only has VGA input, I can't connect devices like tablets that only have HDMI output.  

About a year ago, I purchased a new piece of technology - a Netgear Push2TV.  This hooks up using HDMI to any large screen TV.  I keep it in my Family Room at home to allow me to wirelessly display my computer screen on to my 60" Sharp TV in vivid 1080p.  I use it to watch YouTube Videos and movies I have on my computer.  These look much better on the big Sharp.  The other thing is that I can keep it attached to the TV and don't have to get us to connect anything - OK maybe I am lazy - I call it convenience.

Soon after I had it installed at home I thought that I would like to use this with the projector in my classes.  It would allow me to move the projector further back in the class and would allow me to wonder around the classroom with my pc while displaying it on the big screen.  One problem though,  the Push2TV only has HDMI output and the Projector only VGA input.  I actually considered replacing the projector and researched that for a few months.  How do you justify spending over $700 to solve this problem?   I couldn't; I decided to look for an HDMI to VGA adapter.   Until recently, there was none to buy.

This week I found one; a Sabrent HDMI to VGA and Audio converter.  $44 later I recieved a package from TigerDirect.  I put it together and it actually worked!!!  the Sabrent connects VGA to the projector and HDMI to the Push2TV.  The computer has a wireless connection to the PUSH2TV.  And, the quality is excellent.  Now I can project my pc to the projector with a wireless connection - Awesome.