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Both HDMI 1.1 and DVI are equal quality as far as video is concerned but only HDMI can carry audio as well. HDMI 1.3 has an option for Deep-Colour support - meaning more colours than maybe some older DVI displays can display. Be aware that all HDMI devices are likely to be HDCP compliant to protect content such as Blu-ray movies while older DVI devices may not have HDCP capability and so will not sure protected images.
HDMI is superior to DVI, but if you use it with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter I believe the quality is limited to the DVI quality (unfortunately I've never had a monitor or TV with an HDMI input, so I've only used HDMI with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter).
HDMI cables are better than DVI cables, because they are capable of carrying Dolby Digital audio data streams. DVI is incapable of carrying Dolby Digital audio streams.
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what is the difference between dvi and HDMI cables?
The difference between HDMI cable a DVI is not difficult to understand. DVI cables support fast streaming of High Definition (HD) media well. HDMI cable are very versatile and the the cable used for connecting HDTV's, Blu-Ray boxes and video cards to CPU's.
This is not an HDMI cable. Its for Playstation only. HDMI to DVI would be a cable, but does not support audio. We do not have a way to tap the audio off of an HDMI port.?
This is not an HDMI cable. Its for Playstation only. HDMI to DVI would be a cable, but does not support audio. We do not have a way to tap the audio off of an HDMI port.
Does dvi to HDMI cable deliver 1080p?
no
How can you use an Xbox360 on dvi input?
use an hdmi cable and you should be able to find an hdmi to dvi adapter for about $30.
Does the Cables Unlimited - Video cable - Male 18 pin digital DVI work for HDMI?
That cable is specifically designed to double as a DVI/HDMI adapter, it will work.
Where can one find the cheapest DVI to HDMI adapter?
If one wanted to find a single cable that takes HDMI to DVI, there is a cable that does that. It is found at Firefold. Its cost is roughly $3.20 for a three foot cable.
If you are inputting a 1080i video signal only to a projector will a DVI cable result in a better picture than a HDMI cable?
DVI and HDMI share the same signal format. DVI is found on computers and HDMI is the norm for domestic video equipment. There are some differences in capability but the only one that affects performance is the audio support. HDMI carries imbedded audio on the same cable. DVI does not support audio. It is perfectly acceptable to take a computer DVI output to an HDMI input on a display by using a DVI-HDMI cable. Most modern televisions even have an analog audio input that is linked to an HDMI input so that DVI sources can be used with a separate audio connection. Maximum lengths for DVI cables are normally quoted as a lower figure than for HDMI. The maximum length in fact is very dependent on the quality of the cable, the quality of the signal driver (the video source) and the receiver (the signal input). As the cable length gets longer, there is no loss of quality but once the maximum cable length is exceeded, the image will become broken up or will just not appear at all.
How do you connect a MacBook Pro to plasma?
Use the DVI port. You can use a dvi cable, vga cable (using the dvi adapter that came with your computer), or a DVI to HDMI cable. Just plug the cable into the computer and the tv and your Mac will do the rest.
How do you display video on a philips tv using a HDMI to dvi cable that's connected to the pc via a dvi to vga adapter?
You cannot connect a HDMI to a VGA video output on a computer. VGA is an analog signal and the DVI adapter connects it to the analog pins on the DVI cable (a DVI-I cable has both analog and digital pins). A HDMI to DVI cable connects to the cable's digital pins, therefore, no connection is being made. The easiest way to do this is to upgrade your computer's video card to one with a HDMI output. These can be purchased for less than $50.00, and will allow you to connect your computer to your TV with one cable and no adapters.
Are DVI cables better than HDMI cables?
DVI cables and HDMI carry the same video quality, HDMI however can pass audio.
Which television input has the best picture DVI S-video component HDMI cable?
HDMI is by far the best. and S-Video is better than the VIDEO connection.
Is HDMI cable better than a dvi-d cable and if so how?
HDMI is better because it can send digital audio on the same cable, is a smaller connector (more portable) and can support 3D. DVI is better because it has a locking connector, can support both analog and digital video and does not need to support digital rights management, so can be easily split, copied and amplified.
