Somebody got a little too eager to share the good word about HDMI 1.4, since PCMag’s original story has vanished. Short version: 100Mbps internet, higher resolution (4,096×2160@30Hz) and stupid, stupid new cable BS.
The 100Mbps data deal happens through HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) which will let internet-connected TVs share internet with other HEC devices through the HEC-enabled HDMI port. In other words, internet through HDMI ports, if it’s got the right brand mojo. There’s also easier audio streaming, and Automatic Content Enhancement will automagically optimise the picture based on the type of content, besides already being ready for future 3D video stuff.
Ah yes, stupid, stupid cables. Looks like I need to update the master list, since HDMI 1.4 not only requires special HDMI 1.4 cables, there are two new kinds: Low data rate, and high data rate. Hurray for confusion and new business opportunities for Best Buy. [Engadget]
subcorpus
May 24, 2009 at 11:36 AM
i thought they had only one HDMI …
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thanks for the confusion … :)
RockinIT
September 22, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Actually, the only difference between v1.3 and v1.4 is that two wires out of the 19 are twisted to allow for an ethernet signal. other then that, aka if you dont want ethernet, you can just use your old v1.3 cable for all of the other features, HDMI 1.4 is a chipset upgrade not a cable upgrade!!
I love how this new version is perfectly tailored for Monster cables to start ripping people off again! I found a cable they offer for 120 bucks at http://www.cablewholesale.com for 5 bucks, seriously!!!! And PC World tested the two cables for comparison, and actually the cheap cablewholesale.com one beat them across the board!
We should all not give into this Monster Cable nonsence! If they didnt charge as much, they would sell so many more and people wouldnt friggin hate them! So, I am doing my part to fight the man, haha http://www.cablewholesale.com
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