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A HDMI To DVI May Be Possible |
By:
Glen Jackson |
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DVI or Digital Visual Interface in simple and layman’s terms is a cable which has been long used for transmitting sound and images from the computers processing unit to the monitor and other digital screens. DVI was initially designed to enhance the quality of visual display units like LCD panels and digital projectors. DVI can transmit uncompressed video and images to a display unit. Although not totally compatible, DVI is partially compatible with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) standard in DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface - Digital) mode.
HDMI or High Definition Multimedia Interface is the latest technology in the field of visual and image transmission from a source to a display unit. HDMI has enabled transmission of high quality data like never before and even reduce the complexity and cost of the entire system. HDMI cables can also carry compressed data unlike the DVI cables. The cost of production has been reduced because HDMI cables use only a single wire to carry the signals in both of the directions. HDMI cables can carry multi channel audio signals and video signals on a single cable. Apart from this, the other innovation in the field of HDMI has been the introduction of wireless HDMI devices. Thus, soon will come a time when only bare minimum wires will be required to connect devices. Also, unlike the DVI technology, using HDMI switchers and splitters one can further enhance the viewing experience. A switcher can be used to connect multiple input devices like a DVD player, Gaming Console, Set Top Box etc. to a digital screen like the LCD TV. Using a good quality switcher like the one that Apple sells, one can easily switch between different devices at the click of a button. A splitter can be used to connect multiple numbers of output devices like an LCD TV or any other digital screen like the monitor etc to a single input device. Thus, a splitter acts almost in the opposite direction to that of a switcher.
There are several companies offering HDMI to DVI converters and vice versa on the internet but as such both the devices work on the same fundamental technology and the only difference is that while HDMI carries both audio and video data, DVI carries only video. Therefore, using a converter both the devices can be interchangeable used on the same port on your equipments. And as such there is very little difference in the quality of image for somebody using it at home, therefore it makes sense to convert only if your existing DVI device is no longer working.
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Article Source: http://www.friendsofvista.org/articles/article25701.html |
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