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    HDMI question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mxl180, May 12, 2009.

  1. mxl180

    mxl180 Notebook Consultant

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    I really do know know the capabilities of HDMI.

    I'm normally use VGA as an extended monitor. Could HDMI be used as an extending monitor? Does the HDMI carry the computers audio to the extended monitor?
     
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  2. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    HDMI only carries audio if you're computer has an hdmi port, and if your source has an HDMI port (and speakers)

    HDMI is really DVI but with sound where available.
     
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  3. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Beware that not all HDMI port on computers carry audio signals.
     
    jackluo923, May 12, 2009
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  4. mxl180

    mxl180 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes and Yes.. thanks
     
    mxl180, May 12, 2009
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