This week I was at an expo in Denver and had the pleasure of giving IDX's new transmitter/receiver a try. That was the "first time" it has been shown to the public, and I believe it is a competitor to the Teradek Bolt.
Here are some specs an IDX representative named Cathy Fercano gave me at the expo:
IDX CW-1
5GHz
Input: HDMI
Output: HDMI
Zero frame delay, (less than 1ms)
Transmit up to 328ft
Dynamic Frequency Selection
Formats: 1080/599.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/23.98, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 525i/59.94, 625i/50, 525p/59.94, 625p/50, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA
Transmitter Power Consumption: 3.5W max
Powered via Mini USB Type AB
Battery add-on is rated to give 11hrs of battery life
Weight: 0.7oz
Expected Price: $1,200
I walked at least 300ft with the system inside the venue with the CW-1 attached to a monitor, and had no picture issues. I then continued to walk outside the venue, then things started to get grainy. Had a total loss of signal about 350ft.
I'm will be posting a update to this post when I have both the Bolt & CW-1 side-by-side to test in late November. Then, I will detail the two products pros and cons for your evaluation.
Expected launch date for the IDX CW-1 is in November/December 2012. Expected cost is $1,200.