Handheld wireless display device having high-resolution display suitable for use as a mobile internet device

A method for displaying content, including a video signal, at a handheld wireless display device, the method comprising:

• receiving the content over a wireless interface configured to provide connectivity to at least one host computing device;
• controlling the content via at least one user input mechanism;
• displaying the video signal via a video interface at a microdisplay element.

A system for displaying content including a video signal received in a wireless manner, the system comprising:

• a handheld wireless display device including a microdisplay element, a wireless interface configured to provide connectivity to at least one host computing device to receive content including a video signal, a video interface configured to display the video signal at the microdisplay element, and at least one user input mechanism configured to control the content;
• and
• at least one host computing device, including a second wireless interface configured to establish a wireless connection between the at least one host computing device and the handheld wireless display device, the at least one host computing device configured to provide content to the handheld wireless display device.

A system for updating content comprising:

• at least one host computing device;
• and
• a remote device configured to transmit a first command to the at least one host computing device in a first power state that causes the at least one host computing device to enter a second power state, request updated content from the at least one host computing device in the second power state, and receive updated content from the at least one host computing device.