Why HDMI? A Change In Cables Can Improve Your A/V Experience In Minutes by Lewis Gunter
I'm going to be blatantly honest with you, perhaps even painfully honest. I work at an Internet Retailer dealing with high tech connectivity accessories. I've written copy on products I've never even had the privilege to test. This is not so much because there's anything wrong with the products. ... For one, you will need a DVD player with HDMI out and a display that supports HDMI or DVI inputs. ... HDMI Carries Audio and Video : HDMI cables have the added benefit of carrying video and audio signals with a single cable.

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 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... The HDMI Extender can be used with DVI-D products simply by using a HDMI to DVI-D cable or adapter. ... The HDMI Extender is low power and can be attached to the display end ( after the long cable) to completely rectify any errors caused by transmission over long HDMI cables.

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:... connector), 2) HDMI utilizes copy protection called HDCP (high definition copy protection) and 3) HDMI carries multi channel digital audio. ... Technically, HDMI is identical to DVI with 3 notable differences.

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... Secondly, any equipment with HDMI (or DVI for that matter) connectors must support an anti-piracy measure known as HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection). ... However, the degradation in the signal over component is virtually imperceptable and HDMI does introduce a few problems of...

Does High Definition Mean Short Distance? by Cameron Postelwait
Liberty, Justice, and High Def For All The conversation subject of high definition is no longer segregated to the dark smokey rooms of the cultural elite, the same rooms where gas price conspiracies, global domination rituals, and secret handshakes are created. ... If its because of long runs of DVI or HDMI cables, there are solutions. ... DVI-A is an analog signal, DVI-D is a digital signal, and DVI-I is an integrated analog and digital solution. ... Although sometimes a well-made copper HDMI or DVI cable can send the signal further than that without corruptions visible by the naked...

HDMI Switch: Insider's Guide by Jeff Su
Background: The High Definition TV “experience” continues to drive manufacturers to offer truly digital devices. The days of analog video interfaces are limited. In previous articles, we touched on HDMI connections. It is clear that HD sources such as DVD players, Cable settop boxes,... With a HDMI switch., the user just chooses the correct cables needed; either HDMI or HDMI to DVI-D to customize to your system. ... Users should select a HDMI switch rather than a DVI-D switch since HDMI is backward compatible with DVI-D.

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... Players for Blu-Ray utilize the use of HDMI cables to ensure the best picture and sound quality. ... HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface which means that it was specifically designed for high definition applications.

Apple, Intel Push for New PC and HD-Display Interface by Daniel Dwase
Apple and Intel have spearheaded work to develop a new standard for the interface that links PCs and high definition digital displays. The two companies are part of an industry consortium that is pushing for the new standard to be adopted. The UDI SIG (Unified Display Interface Special Interest... It will employ the same HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) technology used by both the HDMI and DVI standard, and will be fully compatible with the two existing standards. ... While DVI is common these days, many low-cost PCs still rely on the analogue VGA standard to connect to...

Upcoming Entertainment Technologies by Nigel Wong
Hi-Fi technology has already come a long way, but now new technologies are emerging which will make what we think is high-tech now, old. These upcoming technologies are some that will change the way your hi-fi set will entertain you. HDMI: This single cable is capable of carrying HD Video AND... Capable of transmitting speeds of up to 500Mb/s in short distances, it's goodbye to all your cables. ... Featuring 100Mb/s, it matches up to the usual LAN connection, but now you can experience it being transmitted through your house; no cables needed!