When it comes to an HDMI cable, purchasing the correct cable format is essential for an HDMI connection to be formed. There are several different types of HDMI cable formats: the standard HDMI cables, HDMI cables with Ethernet, HDMI mini/micro cables, HDMI extension cables, HDMI flat cables, HDMI to DVI cables, and HDMI switch splitters.… Continue reading A Brief Introduction To Cables And Their Different Formats
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Causes And History Of The Blu-ray/HD DVD Format War
In the mid-2000s, the home video market found itself in a situation similar to that of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when VHS and Betamax competed with each other for market share. This time, two versions of the optical disc contended for dominance: Blu ray and HD DVD, both of which first became available… Continue reading Causes And History Of The Blu-ray/HD DVD Format War
Are You Watching in High-Definition?
Do you own an HDTV? Are you watching in high-definition? The latest statistics show that 80% of average television viewing is in standard-definition. Why is that? Are the general public just not that interested? Or is there another reason why 10 to 20 percent of American households with an HDTV are spending the majority of their TV viewing habits on a standard definition television? Featured in this article are basic tips on how to make sure you’re receiving HD correctly.