I‘m forever swapping HDMI cables between my devices so I can plug my laptop into the TV. Whether for watching films, iPlayer or just some full-screen goodness! Two problems occur: the hassle of changing leads, and the fact that I lose my laptop to whatever’s on the screen. Well, the Veebeam may change all that.

Veebeam HD is a new streaming device that will stream anything from a computer/laptop with a USB port to your television. Although the old Beta model came with several teething problems, the new release is easy to set up, streams up to 1080p, and includes an optical audio output, so you can even grab surround sound.

The main advantage we see with the Veebeam is the new ‘Play to’ mode, which lets you stream files from your laptop to your TV without having to display them on your desktop. Basically, this means you are free to work, email, surf the net on your lap, while a film streams in the background on your TV. Pretty nifty, huh?

Now, like everything, we may have a few drawbacks. For starters, you are going to need a pretty heavy-duty Mac or PC to get this baby working. Tablets and netbooks are a no-no from the start. We also hear there is a delay while streaming, so if you find yourself using this for gaming, then chances are you are already as dead as a peeled penguin in a frying pan. However, films and the like should be fine. We also can’t work out if you can stream things like iPlayer in the ‘Play to’ mode. If you can’t, we hope it will be in a future release soon!

Are these show stoppers? Let’s be honest, perhaps. The idea is there, but we still have a few stumbling blocks. We are hoping for a review version soon so we can give you the lowdown, and we will get you posted.

You can learn more about the product on the official website, Veebeam, or buy it on Amazon now.

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