AirServer Editor's Review

The new Airserver application is the one we've all been waiting for. Airserver allows you to use your computer for AirPlay, i.e. as a monitor for your iDevice, using your iPhone as the controller. 

AirServer lets you play your games, display your photos, videos and play itunes music on your phone and all through your Mac or PC. Another benefit is the Mirroring feature which means you can launch any application on your iPhone 4S, iPad2 and mirror this to your monitor in landscape or portrait and in real time. Dig it? It gets better. Post Processing allows you to enhance the quality of the image mirrored by changing focus, contrast, colour, sharpness etc. If you like friendly competition, enable the app, choose split screen and play your friends!

AirServer is incredibly easy to use and comes in a single-user license which enables you to install the application on up to five Macs, you just sit back and launch it. In terms of iOS, your Mac needs to run Tiger (OS 10.4) or any later version, with your iOS device running on iOS 4.2.1 or later and connecting via the same Wi-Fi network.  

Pros: No setup is required so simple to install and use. Works seamlessly well with other iOS applications or media. Delivers full 1080p HD mirroring.

Cons: Stutters now and again but turn it on then off and it works. Mirroring a plus but only compatible with iPhone 4S, iPad 2, or later.

Conclusion: For those without Apple TV, Airserver is a must. The iOS experience just got better.