Wi-Fi is currently widely used for Internet access in connected TVs but wired connections are also used in many cases. See: Internet TV reviews 17 million Wi-Fi enabled flat panel TVs were shipped in 2011. This grew to 30 million in 2012 and is forecast to grow four-fold by 2017. Other high Wi-Fi markets showing growth are smartphones, laptops, tablets, printers, and automotive. “Since 2009 over 9 billion Wi-Fi enabled devices have been shipped,” commented Peter Cooney, wireless connectivity pra