Computer Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
Computer cables can be data cables used to move data between various components such as keyboard, CPU, monitor, printer, scanner and other multimedia systems. These cables enable high-speed data transfers within the input and output components of the computer. ... It needs an AC power cable, a high-speed serial bus connector, an USB cable, a digital video cable, and a modem connector cable. ... the digital video cable is used to transfer high resolution video contents from the computer to a TV. ... The high-speed serial bus connector is a data cable used to transfer bits and bytes from the...

HDMI, DVI and Component Cables Explained by Jeff Su
Background: As the HDTV market continues to heat up, consumers are in need of being educated on the latest technology in order to make intelligent purchasing decisions. There are a plethora of articles explaining the technical pros and cons of the 3 dominant HDTV display technologies namely:... The video connections available for HDTV are: component video, DVI (digital video interface) and HDMI (high definition multi-media interface). ... Component video cable commonly referred to as R, G, B (Red, Green, Blue) actually consists of 3 separate cables because it distributes the 3 primary...

What Are HDMI And DVI Cables by Jimmy Mehta
HDMI or High definition multimedia interface was developed in the middle of 2003 is a new developed interface for full digital transmission of digital audio and video data from the personal computer to the monitor. And is available as version 1.3 since June, 2006 HDMI Cables was introduced... There are several types of DVI : DVI-I (integrated, that means it can transfer analogue and digital data) DVI-D (digital, only digital data transfer) DVI-A (analogue, only analogue data transfer) The quality of the video output is dependent of the quality of all components of the system...

HDMI or Component: Which is Best? by Kenny Hemphill
You've just bought a new HDTV, complete with HDMI connector and are delighted that you had the foresight to buy a DVD player with HDMI interface a while ago, even though you couldn't use HDMI at the time. So you can ignore those component outputs and inputs and plug an HDMI cable between your... It's true that convering a DVD signal to analog, sending it over component video and then switching it back to digital in the TV will result in a slight degradation of picture quality. ... Using component video connections means that no anti-piracy protection is necessary.

HDMI Extender: Solution to HDMI Transmission over Long Cables by Jeff Su
Background: The main advantages of HDMI, high definition multimedia interface, over standard analog video transmission is that it is 100 % digital from source to display. However, transmitting HDMI over long distances is not so easy. In this article we will describe some of the issues... In addition, the attenuation of a cable increases with the cable length. ... An external HDMI Extender can be placed at the display end of the cable to completely compensate for signal degradation caused by a long HDMI cable.

How to Purchase a Flat Panel TV by Philip Liu
When purchasing a flat panel TV, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here, we’ve listed a number of considerations for you to evaluate. High Definition Upgradeable or HDTV-Ready If you see either of these terms used when deciding to purchase a flat screen TV, it means that the TV is... The next best input is S-video input which give a picture almost as good as component video—whereas component video separates brightness, blue signal and red signal from each other, S-video just separates brightness from blue and red signals.

Time For A New Television? by Julia Hall
The Super Bowl is on the horizon; the playoffs are in full swing, and what better time than now to look at some of the new big screen televisions that are on the market now to complement your satellite dish subscription? If those big Plasma televisions are too much for your budget right now, you... I appreciate the Cable Card expansion for standard and HD cable signals, and a progressive scan line doubler for of analog video signals. ... It has all of the audio and video inputs that you are likely to need includes both analog, component, HDMI, and PC monitor inputs.

What is Blu-Ray? by David Stone
Blu-Ray is the name of the technology that has been implemented for a Blu-Ray Disc. This technology is very similar to a CD or DVD, only it is far more accurate. Like a DVD, a Blu-Ray Disk is round and thin. When inserted into a Blu-Ray Player it is spun and a laser reads the information in a... It is one cable that houses multiple wires for video and sound. ... This enables your components to transfer the digital video and audio streams in their purest form with less clutter. ... With Blu-Ray you can use your existing library of movies and start building a new and better one too.

What is HD DVD? by David Stone
HD DVD stands for High Definition Digital Versatile Disc. It is a round and thin disc that looks almost exactly like a CD or DVD. It is actually very similar to CDs and DVDs in all aspects except one. The difference is that a HD DVD can hold much more information than the CD/DVDs of the past. ... This cable has multiple wires for both video and audio that ensures the clearest quality. ... A disc can hold any other type of information besides movies, but video is the most popular use for a DVD world wide.

Some Notes About Notebook Computers by Martin Coleman
Are you interested in laptops? Perhaps you are interested in buying one, or you already have one and just like to read more about them. Either way, I have some good information for you regarding laptops and their use. I really like laptops. I think besides executives, gamers, multimedia guys and... You may have an external mouse (which I highly recommend) and plug in the phone line or network cable for your internet, but beyond that, there is little else that you need to have. ... That saves cable mess and desktop space that might have otherwise been used up by other peripherals.