Testseek.com have collected 3 expert reviews of the Bigstream PCD Personal Communications Devices and the average rating is 50%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bigstream PCD Personal Communications Devices.
(50%)
3 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
5001003
The editors liked
The Bigstream is a wireless audio/video transmitter for Apple devices such as the iPhone or iPad. It doesn't require a home network for operation and is very easy to set up
Supports some iPod nano models
Doesn't require a Wi-Fi network
Can stream supported media over 3G
Simple to set up
Works with iPhones
IPads
And most iPod touch and iPod nano models
The editors didn't like
The Bigstream suffers from interference issues
Discoloration
Static
And other annoyances. It only works with a composite cable connection
So there's no way to stream high-res HD content. Lastly
The big dongle that plugs into an Apple device is bulky
Subject to interference
Offers only composite video
Dongle is large and requires charging
Composite video connection means poor video quality
Transmitter needs to be charged and only lasts a little over two hours
Simple to set up, Works with iPhones, iPads, and most iPod touch and iPod nano models,
Composite video connection means poor video quality, Transmitter needs to be charged and only lasts a little over two hours,
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. ...
Supports some iPod nano models, Doesn't require a Wi-Fi network, Can stream supported media over 3G,
Subject to interference, Offers only composite video, Dongle is large and requires charging
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 connection, ...
Published: 2011-05-16, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
The Bigstream is a wireless audio/video transmitter for Apple devices such as the iPhone or iPad. It doesn't require a home network for operation and is very easy to set up
The Bigstream suffers from interference issues, discoloration, static, and other annoyances. It only works with a composite cable connection, so there's no way to stream high-res HD content. Lastly, the big dongle that plugs into an Apple device is bulky
While it sounds like a great device on paper, the Bigstream suffers from numerous performance issues that ultimately make for a below average experience.
