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Post by .Bunk. on May 18, 2009 10:37:08 GMT -5
Many TVs still don’t support HDMI 1.3, which offers Deep Color and xvYCC support, but details about its upcoming successor, version 1.4, have leaked out. The specs include a couple of interesting new features, most notably an HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) that allows devices using the cable (like an HDTV and an Xbox 360) to share a 100Mbps network connection. Also intriguing is the spec’s support for emerging video formats like 4k (4,096×2,160-pixel resolution, or roughly double that of 1080p) as well as 3D standards.
While those are promising developments, the rub is that the HDMI 1.4 spec supports two different types of data cables: a high-bandwidth version and a lower-bandwidth one. Considering there are plenty of people who still don’t realize they need to order high-definition programming from their cable providers before they can start seeing shows in HD, having two versions of the same cable is sure to cause all kinds of confusion and plenty of GeekSquad calls. (Not to mention that the low-data version probably won’t support those exciting new features mentioned above.) There should be some time to sort it out, however, as the first HDMI 1.4 devices aren’t expected until 2010.
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Post by el JOKER5 on May 18, 2009 12:25:26 GMT -5
you know what gets me about shit like this.... 80% of stuff out dont even support things like this. example: 1080p tv's (granted i have one)--- cable tv only broadcasts upto 720p, directv broadcasts upto 1080i. only bluray & hddvd players supports upto that. but here we have consumers that say you have to have 1080p to have the best, but then they turn around & dont have anything that broadcasts in 1080p. they even have tv's that are 1200p (but not out in the market yet). here we go now with 1.4 HDMI.
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Post by Killa K O on May 18, 2009 16:14:08 GMT -5
Again, its technology way ahead of its time that will serve no purpose for years to come. If it does actually come. I believe the next wave will be strictly internet tv where everything and anything will accessed on the internet.
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Post by el JOKER5 on May 18, 2009 17:30:00 GMT -5
speaking of internet tv... have you guys tried HULU? that is my new favorite thing on the cpu. and the quality is great. i have not been able to find a tv show on there that i wanted to watch yet. i caught up on my show Fringe & the Ghost Hunters on there, plus i have all my Terminator tv episodes waiting in my queue for later viewing.
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Post by uspbuchanan on May 18, 2009 20:04:11 GMT -5
speaking of internet tv... have you guys tried HULU? Yeah We don't have cable, so hulu and netflix are lifesavers.
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Post by USPReagan on May 19, 2009 11:41:11 GMT -5
You'll have to excuse Buchanan....he a gay Amish transvestite.
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Post by el JOKER5 on May 19, 2009 14:33:16 GMT -5
You'll have to excuse Buchanan....he a gay Amish transvestite. LMFAO...... now really try and picture that? ?? shit is funny...
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Post by uspbuchanan on May 19, 2009 15:24:57 GMT -5
haha very funny motherfucker!!
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Post by USPReagan on May 19, 2009 17:24:00 GMT -5
haha very funny motherfucker!! Stevie Wonder's a musical genius!
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