HDMI version 1.3 approved

[dutchman.pt]

HDMI version 1.3 approved

http://www.hdbeat.com/media/2006/06/hdmi-cable1.jpg

HDMI 1.3 just got approved and it sure is pretty. The system received an overall speed boost to better handle future HD content and "deep color." This will be used to support 1080 X 60 Hz with 36-bit RGB color, or 1080p with 90Hz. The big news comes with the bump up of RGB support. The current HDMI spec "only" supports up to 24-bit RGB which is truly all the eye can see. 1.3 however allows for 30, 36, and even 46-bit color. Most of the time when 36-bit color is utilized, it is for GUI overlays and things of that nature. This allows for the image underneath not to be modified when the overlay is present. Even so, this will allow for over 1 billion possible colors. The PS3 is said to take advantage of this and could have even been one of the reasons it was delayed.

HDMI 1.3 will also support the lossless formats of Dolby HD and DTS-HD along with a new type of HDMI connector for smaller HD devices. It seems that this new mini connector is what Sony has put on their newest SXRD-based XBRs but left off of the A2000 line. Lastly, 1.3 has a system built-in similar to Panasonic Viera Link. It allows for the HDMI device to configure the HDMI display - in since they will talk to each other.

Fonte: HDBeat (http://www.hdbeat.com/2006/06/13/hdmi-version-1-3-approved/)


Isto é tudo muito bonito e útil, mas a minha questão é, quando é que as alterações importantes nos standards param de ser à velocidade da luz?
Raro é aquele que anda a trocar de monitor como troca de componentes de PC.
É que com o andar da carruagem compro um monitor hoje e amanhã já está desactualizado e sem compatibilidade com algumas coisas.

Esperemos que abrande por aqui ou aquando da saída da PS3...

[Black Phoenix]

Duvido... Cada vez e mais, ou compras agora ou esperas, e se esperas nunca mais compras porque ta sempre a sair melhor... simplesmente precisso disto, vou a procura... se houver compro. senao espero ate haver e depois compro da marca que aparecer...

[Asrafil]

Esta nova norma tem mais a ver com os sistemas de home cinema que com o mundo dos PC's propriamente dito. Para quem não sabe o que é o HDMI aqui têm:

HDMI is fully backward compatible with PCs,displays and consumer electronics devices incorporating the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) standard. Both HDMI and DVI were pioneered by Silicon Image and are based on TMDS®, Silicon Image's powerful, high-speed, serial link technology. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, and with 5 Gbps of bandwidth, HDMI can accommodate future enhancements and requirements. Because HDMI was designed specifically for consumer electronics applications, it offers an array of additional consumer enhancements. As digital content can manifest itself in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, HDMI-enabled systems will automatically configure to display content in the most effective format. In addition, HDMI enables a single remote point and click, allowing manufacturers to deliver home theater systems that automatically configure from a single command from a remote control -- turning on or off the components necessary to view a DVD, listen to a CD, or watch cable or satellite TV.

Ora então e que vantagens é que isto vai trazer??????

1. All-digital gives the highest quality available.
HDMI is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080I and even upcoming 1080p. An all-digital, uncompressed signal translates into the highest quality video and audio, seen and heard, direct from the source.

2. A single cable connection means no more confusion, no more tangled cable mess
Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components.

3. Integrated remote provides simple control of your system.
HDMI has built-in intelligence that can automatically configure your system on demand. When utilizing this feature, with the click of a single button, your remote control can tell your HDMI-linked system which components to turn on or off to view a DVD, listen to a CD, or watch cable or satellite TV.

4. Automatic format adjustment matches content to preferred viewing format.
Content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats. HDMI systems will automatically configure to display the content in the most effective format. If cable TV content jumps from 16:9 format to standard 4:3, an HDMI-enabled TV can automatically adjust to match the ideal format.

5. PC compatibility enables viewing of your PC data on you HDTV
HDMI-enabled devices are backwards compatible with the broad array of DVI-based PCs so you can display PC gaming or entertainment content on your HDTV.

HDMI is fully compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface).
TVs with HDMI will display video received from existing DVI-equipped products, and DVI-equipped TVs will display video from HDMI sources such as set-top boxes, DVD players, A/V receivers and other home theater and entertainment components.

[dutchman.pt]

Esta nova norma tem mais a ver com os sistemas de home cinema que com o mundo dos PC's propriamente dito.

Não acho.
Este upgrade de velocidade HDMI será bastante importante para o mercado, PC's inclusive.
De momento estás limitado a 60Hz de refresh rate e 32bits de cor, com o upgrade para 1.3 o limite será 90Hz e 36/48 bits.
Ou seja, V-Sync a 90fps ao invés de 60fps e uma qualidade de cor superior.
Acho isto óptimo, especialmente para os gamers.

[_mario-]

nem mais .... vai ser um upgrade muito bom po pessoal que curte jogar :)

[Imortus.san]

Para quando é que devem de começar a sair TV com suporte para isto tudo?
Era fixe jogar em HD com mais do que 60Hz e muitas mais cores.

[newmaxx]

tens a sony com esta KDL-46X2000, de serie com 1080p e bem grandinha, o preço nao faço a minima, mas deve de ser como o tamanho dela, e já aceita cartão como a powerbox numa slot pcmcia, mas tb não sei se vai funcionar por estas bandas, sempre somos os ultimos em quase tudo.

[MJRL]

Esta nova norma tem mais a ver com os sistemas de home cinema que com o mundo dos PC's propriamente dito.
Quando ainda este ano te começarem aparecer placas gráficas com saída HDMI quero ver se tens a mesma opinião...:D
Os pc's cada vez mais serão centros multimedia, se o hdmi será a ligação à tv então os pc's vão usar.

[oldmaxx]

MJRL acho que tás enganado, cada vez mais os pc's tão virados para home entertainement, mas há uma coisa.... as workstations há homem vão continuar a existir e cada vez com mais força, e o HDMI num sei até que pontos será o futuro nesse aspecto.... a nível de taxas de transferência e ruído no sinal num sei se será o melhor....

prova do multimédia em pcs tá o VIIVO da intel e o sistema que a AMD também anunciou que me está a esquecer o nome

[Castedos]

Os novos monitores de PC (não só televisões) já estão a sair com entrada HDMI - é o futuro.

HDTV rulezz