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If you've ever bought any gadget, whether it is a TV, a laptop, a camera, a tablet or a phone, in the past five years, you have met HDMI. Sometimes it is the regular HDMI, mini HDMI cable, or even a micro HDMI cable . As the name suggests, all three are different, the regular one being standard in most use cases. But then what do we need the other two for and how are they different? The main difference in any cable standard is its usage. Since HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface , you can use the cable for audio-video data transfer. The mini HDMI cable comes into play when you want to connect a gadget to perhaps a computer or a TV. The port is generally on devices that have less space to spare. For example, a DSLR camera, video cameras, and standard size tablets. All of these devices are compact to make it as portable as possible. On the other hand, the micro HDMI cable is for when there is an even smaller space than mini HDMI. The few examples of the...

The purpose of technology is to make your life simpler. But if you have gone to buy a new TV or a streaming box in the past couple of years, you know that there is nothing simple about it. If you look at the features and specifications, you will see a lot of phrases, which seem to be self-explanatory but are definitely not. Let’s attempt to figure out the multiple devices that are available and navigate how to get the most of them, what cables to use, etc. Display Resolution: HD Ready [720p (1280x720 pixels)] sounds pretty good until you do some basic research and realize that’s not the same as Full HD [1080p (1920x1080 pixels)]. Then as you go for a much higher resolution than that, you get 4K and 8K displays. 8K is not mainstream yet, so we don’t have to worry about that now. The “p” that you see here after 720 and 1080 refers to ‘progressive scan’. This, along with the screen refresh rate, decides the potential smoothness of your display. The refresh rate is genera...

HDMI 2.1 enables new features and a lot more bandwidth to the cable and connections. Announced more than a year ago, these cables have finally arrived this year with the televisions supporting HDMI 2.1 ports represented at CES. And it’s not too soon to plan for an upgrade as the current-generation cables don’t have the bandwidth to support many of the new features of it. One of the first High-Speed HDMI adapters and cables for the new version is the first cable officially announced by the official forum. These official forums are the organization responsible to set up the HDMI standards. One of the  major specifications of these HDMI cables  is the increased bandwidth. While the older version 2.0 supports 18Gbps; HDMI 2.1 cables support up to 48 Gbps. It’s a massive increase of more than 150% which is enough bandwidth to carry any uncompressed 4K video at 120fps and 8k at 60 fps. What’s New with HDMI 2.1 Cables? The new HDMI cables have an Ethernet channel shielded to ...

You love gaming. So, you enthusiastically invest into a new monitor and a modern graphics card. And thereafter comes the BIG confusion – The choice of interface. You’re utterly confused as to which cable to use for connecting panel to the PC. Now, talking about display interfaces, there are four major ones that we know of as PC centric - DVI, HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort. All these cables are available in different combinations for both monitors and video cards. Sometimes, the above display cables come along with a new monitor. And therefore, you might want to plug in the cable and start gaming without thinking of the results. However, if you are a passionate PC gamer, you need to choose from either display port cables or HDMI. Let’s find out on what parameters you can decide it: Understanding DisplayPort And HDMI As we all know, HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. Most of the HDMI ports come with at least one video card side and they’re used for conn...

What is the best part about HDMI cables? "They make the connections of HD components in my Home theatre easy. And I can enjoy movies in a stress-free way." You may say. Well, that is overwhelmingly true. However, there are a number of  HDMI adapters  and cables available online and each of them come with certain capabilities and specifications. The type of cable you choose depends on the features you want and the kind of requirements you have. Through this article, we will acquaint you with different specifications of HDMI cables so that you can get the cable of your choice without going for high price alternatives that might not benefit you. But, before we do that, we have a fact to share. And that is - All HDMI Cables that you come across are backward compatible. Which means, your current HDMI cable is capable of offering all the functionalities that its predecessors did. You must know this in case you are upgrading your device. The Evolution of HDMI Cables Th...

Often, when we stare at the screen mesmerized by the movie that we are watching and chewing over the buttery popcorn; we are completely oblivion of HDMI Cables. The cords that enable the transmission of picture and sound at the same time. No wonder, these cables have become imperative when one wants to connect devices at home and workplaces. Search online, and you will find a lot of information about the types of HDMI cables, how they all are the same and how to use them. But rarely, you might come across information that helps you to maintain them efficiently. Whether you make use of a standard HDMI cable or a premium one, it is important that you maintain them right. So, how can you go about doing that? Follows next… Use The Pass-Through Boxes HDMI Adapters  do not need much attention. But the cables do. So, you need to make use of the pass-through boxes; also known as HDMI switches. Using it, you can select the HDMI source for TV. It becomes like an interface that c...

Are the expensive HDMI Cables better? Should I use the old version of these cables or new one? Does the type of cable affect audio/video quality? And the saga of questions about HDMI continues…Search the internet and you will come across the answers to all or some of these questions. When it comes to HDMI, the confusion just doesn’t seem to end. Although we had written an article on  Debunking Some Common Myths about HDMI Cables   before, we wish to bring forth some more points and clear more confusions with this one. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of HDMI cables and get our concepts cleared. “HDMI 1.4 Cable” Is A Lie Oh Yes! The term HDMI 1.4 cable is no less than a delusion and its name evolved during the process of HDMI licensing. With the advent of 3D resolution, a lot of people were of the opinion that one needs HDMI 1.4 to run 3D resolutions. Well, it is important to remember that 1.4 is not a cable spec but a connection one. Also, it is...

Looking to hook your DVD player, video game or new shiny HDTV? Connecting to HDMI is the only solution. But, with an array of HDMI cables differing in their length, speed, durability, utility, price, and resolutions, it often creates a confusion among people how to select the best one. You might want to have a glance at all and make the correct decision. For that, go through the below mentioned brief about all the different HDMI cables: Since its inception, the HDMI forum continues to update the HDMI specifications. Take a look at its evolution: HDMI 1.0: this is the first version with a maximum bandwidth of 4.95 Gbps. HDMI 1.1: an added version to support DVD audio HDMI 1.2: one-bit audio format support added HDMI 1.3: Enables high definition display with a bandwidth of 10.2 Gbps HDMI 1.4: Enables 4K resolution up to 30fps with maximum bandwidth of 10.2 Gbps HDMI 2.0: 4K resolution up to 60 fps with maximum bandwidth of 18 Gbps HDMI 2.1: ...

Entertainment! We all love it. There are days when we start watching TV series and lose the track of time. During such times of pure indulgence, a TV screen going dark can prove to be a nightmare. It can be quite frustrating. And then follows the, aftermath of finding someone who can come and check the troubles with your entertainment systems! Well, “Self Help is the Best Help” - they say. If you do not want to ruin your day, you can overcome the problem yourself. Whenever there are such issues, it the troubles are mostly with your HDMI cable connection. If you are not a technical person, you might not have any knowledge about how HDMI cable works. So, we are here with some remedies to help you get over your HDMI connection problems. HDMI Handshake HDMI is one of the major connections used in all home theatre setups and the HDMI Cord connects all the components. These components recognize each other and communicate through the copy protection. Professional refer to this ...

After the release of HDMI 1.4, the new HDMI 2.0 standard was released. It brought along several changes and enhancement with the specification. However, for those who are wondering what changes have come in after HDMI 1.4, we have come up with certain features and specifications. So, here we go about understanding them: Things you must know about HDMI 2 Improved Frame Rates and Full 4K Support The framerate of HDMI version 1.4 was up to 30 frames per second at high resolution. As and when the TV industry started asking for 4K Ultra HD resolutions support, the need for HDMI support also increased. This is when 2.0 version came to the rescue. It supports 4K resolutions up to 60 frames every second. Now this, is a drastic improvement. When it comes to movies, frame rates are of less important as there are 24 frames per second. But it offers great resolutions to content like video games and media streaming. Hardware Support – No New Cables Required As HDMI 2.0 offers the en...

Every person was rejoicing after the preface of HDMI cable. They knew that now they could get rid of the bulky connectors and multiple cables. In earlier times, as we all know, one cable was used for audio and other for video was in use. In fact, HDMI brought the change, with which the size of connectors got smaller. The need of separate video and audio cable also gone astray. Over the years, the standards of HDMI have shown fierce advances. The use and the needs of TV have shown extensive changes. Thus, addition of extra features to the HDMI cords became imminent. HDMI started inclusion of many advance provisions. High bandwidth Digital Copy Protection (HDCP) and basic control of multiple HDMI connected devices (CEC) belong to the “family of change.” It safeguards the content providers from piracy. You will find a very long list of the devices for which HDMI is in use. The devices include – HD and ultra HD TV’s, video and desktop monitors, video projectors. HDMI cord also coec...

Have you ever tried to connect a video game console or an AV receiver to your HDTV? If so, you must be aware that you establish this connection using cords or wires. These cords are known as HDMI cables. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface and renders with the best way to connect high high-definition video devices. If you see desktops of old versions, they do not have any scope for an HDMI port. In that case, you might need to upgrade or use HDMI adapters for flawless video viewing. But what if you still want to view videos on old desktops? Is it possible? Yes, it is. But for that, you need to use HDMI cards. Here is a step-by-step guide for Adding HDMI Ports to Desktops with HDMI Cards. The information given in this content will help you decide whether you should upgrade or use an adapter to view HDMI on your PC. HDMI Upgradation You do not need to buy a completely new computer just for using an HDMI converter. You just need to buy a couple of cheap priced c...

“Do you think I need a new HDMI Cable?” if you ask this question and you always hear a “Yes” from cable vendors; there’s bad news. They are taking you on a ride. The truth is that you do not always need a new HDMI cable. Several companies force sell HDMI cables under the pretext that the customers need to buy latest versions, new features etc. We are here to save you from falling into traps and help you understand when to buy and not to buy HDMI cables. When Not to Buy HDMI Cables? 1.Every time a new version comes up Each time a new HDMI version comes up, customers ask questions like “I have a 1.3 version. Can it handle 1.4?” Here is an answer for them. Up through version 2.0, all the traditional HDMI cables have a similar inner structure. It is possible that its construction may change based on the company that makes it. But just so that you know; until now there has been only one update with the architecture – which is 1.4’s addition of Ethernet over HDMI feature. When this...

Walk into any home and you will find long, black cables that enable the audio and video devices to interact with each other. Known as High Definition Multimedia Interface – HDMI; these incredibly powerful electronic cables take your home/office visual experience to a whole another level. Since its arrival, it has replaced five outdated cables. Search for “ best HDMI cable ” on the internet and you will find many to choose from. We understand that buying the right high speed HDMI cable to suit your needs can be overwhelming. But, if you buy it from a trustworthy online resource, it should not be very difficult. SF Cable, your electronic companion is here to help you get over your HDMI shopping bewilderment. So, let us untangle different types of HDMI cables, their types, and functionalities for you. 1. HDMI Male/Male Cables How would you define a visual experience that is a marvel? Perhaps, the one that makes you glee every few seconds. The one that enhances important details ...