Recently I spent a good 20 minutes of my weekend trying to re-configure the network settings on my TV because the in-built Netflix app just stopped working. After 20 minutes, all I had were sore fingers from typing away on a TV remote, and still no Netflix. The reality is that we’re all running around with phones, tablets, laptops and more, and sometimes it’s just easy to cast whatever you’re doing on a small screen, over to a bigger one. That’s where the Minix Neo C1 comes in, offering quick and seamless display transmission with no need for wires, drivers or apps. Minix’s Neo C1 makes streaming content, sharing photos/videos with friends or giving presentations a breeze! Let’s check it out.
Being wireless is of course the main appeal when comparing this with other methods of display transmission. Rather than lugging around long wires, which only connect to certain devices, with certain ports, a display transmitter gives you flexibility as you simply plug in, and play. With up to 1080p resolution and 60Hz, you’re not compromising quality, and the Neo C1 even offers an impressive 50m of range. The 60Hz refresh rate is an especially important spec when talking about wireless display transmission, as a quick refresh rate ensures a lag-free experience, which is really the bare minimum, but can be of concern to people who are new to this kind of tech. Whether you’re watching movies, gaming or more, you can enjoy uncompromised quality knowing the Minix Neo C1 can keep up.


So, it does the job as expected, but how does it stand out? Well, the 50m range for starters. Now you probably won’t be 50m away all the time, but it’s nice to know you can be. It’s a bit like a car’s speedometer. You’re not going to be doing 180km/h all too often, but it’s nice to know if the opportunity ever arose, you could. This level of flexibility is something you simply won’t get from using cables. I mean you could, but by the time you did, whoever you had waiting to view your presentation, would have gotten up and left. There are a lot of situations where this kind of range would come in handy. Events, for example, where you may want to cast photos/videos, or even a presentation, without having to stand right next to the big screen and be plugged in. The Neo C1 opens you up to way more flexibility as you say goodbye to the days of being tethered (and restricted) via a cable.
The Neo C1 is also plug-and-play, meaning there’s no requirement to download apps/drivers. Compared with using wires, this isn’t an improvement, but it’s still handy to know you can go for the convenience of wire-free, without any extra work. It is, however, an improvement over similar casting devices, which may require you to download apps, create an account, and so much more. Some of us just don’t have time for that. Some of us also work in teams, and it’s not convenient for each person to log in and connect to apps each time they want to transmit their display. Enter the Neo C1, flexible and convenient, for everyone. Speaking of work, it also has 'mirror' and 'extend' mode. Mirror mode will show you exactly what’s on your original device, whereas ‘extend’ mode will allow you to use your secondary display as an extension of your first.
If you want to cast your content to bigger displays, extend your workspace, and much more, the Minix Neo C1 is the perfect way to say goodbye to long cables and the hassle that comes with using other casting devices that require apps, drivers, your email and just about everything else! Simply plug and play and enjoy up to 50m of range, without compromising the quality or speed of your content!