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 HDMI
stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface and it is a digital audio
& video standard that is capable of handling uncompressed digital data. HDMI can
transmit both digital video and Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio in a single
cable. This type of connection is made primarily for televisions not computers
as there is really no advantage, but some video card makers are beginning to
implement them into the new cards.
If you are using large screen TVs with a multiple screen
computer such as a
QuadStation
system, the limitation with using TVs is that video cards will usually only have
one of these ports if at all. For now use HDMI for TV only and DVI or VGA for
connecting to your computer.
One other side note on televisions regarding resolution.
The maximum resolution you will obtain when using TVs with a computer will be
totally dependent upon the TV make and model. Typically HDTV's will support
1920x1080 regardless of which port you are connecting to (DVI ro VGA) even
though your video card may support higher resolution. Check with your TV
manufacturer for full specifications.
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface and
displays very high quality video on digital display devices such as digital LCD
monitors and digital projectors. Like HDMI, DVI can also carry uncompressed
digital video data (better quality) from the source to the display (video card
to monitor). In fact, the video quality is exactly the same as HDMI. The
primary difference is that HDMI carries audio in addition to video.
However, if you plan on using extremely high resolutions
(greater than 1080p), new High Speed HDMI Cables can support 4k x 2k
resolutions which translates to resolutions of 3840×2160 and 4096×2160.
DVI can also support resolutions greater than 1080p, but with a maximum of
2560×1600. So if you were to compare a DVI cable to an HDMI cable on a
television that supported 1080 max, the video would be identical. If your TV
supports higher than 1080 res, the HDMI would show a sharper due to the higher
resolution, but ONLY if your TV supports higher than 1080p which most do not.
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HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia
Interface and it is a digital audio & video standard that is capable of
handling uncompressed digital data.
HDMI can transmit both digital video and
Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio in a single cable.
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However, if you are using a
multi display computer system this is usually not a concern as that type of
system is used more for business or professional purposes and not for
entertainment therefore audio to the monitor is not such a concern.
For additional information or questions about connecting
a large screen TV to a computer system contact us, we will be happy to assist
you. Call us at:
800.346.0732
Also see our multiple screen QuadStation
multiple screen computer
systems:
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