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Proposed Spec for HDMI 1.4

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  • #2
    viperirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 316 ✭✭viperirl


    Some welcome additions. The ethernet channel and ARC are nice features but its infuriating that you will need a new v1.4 spec cable for the ethernet channel capability!
    The current HDMIv1.3 top transfer rate of 3.4Gbps can just about handle 4k resolutions if needed(without deep colour), but they will try to convince consumers that u will need a new cable for it instead. The fact that the ethernet functionality comes in 2 speed grades will even add more confusion.

    Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a simple high speed digital link for video and audio but the way the HDMI standard has evolved along with the marketing nonsense is a complete mess.


  • #3
    yayamark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,013 ✭✭✭yayamark


    Im not really a Tech Head but i was about to go out an a buy a normal HDMI cable for my laptop to Full HD telly.

    Do i now wait or does this affect me?

    Thanks.


  • #4
    akaSol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭akaSol


    Unless you equipment can support an upgrade to your HDMI interface then no. As far as I know HDMI is based on hard ware support not firmware.
    Although the consensus is you don’t need the "Overly Expensive" cable, and that a €10 cable "Should" do.
    I bought extremely expensive HDMI's that are suppose to have ridiculous transfer speed so I don’t mind how fast it gets.

    >Sol


  • #5
    viperirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 316 ✭✭viperirl


    for this new ethernet capability I *think* you will have to get a new 1.4 spec cable because there will be physically more pins on the connector and channels inside the actual cable. These extra pins etc are for this new ethernet line which will essentially be running in parallel to the normal HDMI AV and encryption traffic.
    In effect, it'll allow you to daisy chain all your broadband enabled devices.


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