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    what is HDMI?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Nvidia, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. Nvidia

    Nvidia Notebook Consultant

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    what does it do? connect to the TV right? at HD?
     
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    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    High Definition Media Interface

    and yes.. basically a tech, port, and cable that allows the transfer of high def content (video and audio) that streams at a very high bitrate
     
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    If I'm not mistaken, it allows you to view at 1080p
     
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    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    yes, 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels at progressive scan, not interlaced) will run depending on the type of television you have.
     
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    It does, but it's not only for the use of 1080p.



    See full explanation here:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI
     
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    Basically its like DVI on your monitor except it carries digital surround sound as well in the same cable. It's like combining the DVI cable and the Digital sound cable into one unit. Easier for consumers so they can just plug on cable in oppose to having the things separated. You can connect only video with it or just audio.
     
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