Wallplates Single Gang
Wall Plates, Cut-outWall Plates, LoadedWall Plates, AssembledWallplate Double Gang
Wall Plates, Cut-outWall Plates, LoadedWall Plates, Assembled
Clip In Modules
Blank ModulesLoaded ModulesAssembled ModulesHDMI ProductsHDMI CablesHDMI Splitters, Switches, ExtendersHDMI AdaptorsHDMI Wall PlatesHDMI SocketsUSB Products
USB CablesUSB Panel MountUSB AdaptorsUSB ConvertersUSB SwitchesUSB HubsAdaptorsCouplers ModularSerial ATA - IDEGender ChangersAudio Visual Coaxial DVI ,
RCA Phono S-Video ,
ScartToslinkElectricalNetworkingFirewire Adaptors PS2/AT Adaptors AT AdaptorsComponentsScrews and Locks Back Boxes Hoods and CoversConnectorsAudio Visual ConnectorsD-Sub ConnectorsModular Jack Adapters, UnshieldedElectrical Plugs and SocketsSwitching, Sharing and ExtendingSplittersScart SplittersVideo SplittersExtendersSwitchesManualHubsPCI Cards
Converter Plugs Euro to UK Converter UK to Euro Converter Euro to Australian ConverterEuro to India / S.Africa ConverterEuro to US / Japan / China ConverterUS / Japan / China to UK ConverterItalian to UK Converter Euro to Swiss Converter Electrical Leads and AdaptorsMains LeadsMains Extension LeadsEuro Extension LeadsTravel AdaptorsElectrical AdaptorsRewirable Plugs Mains ConditionersVoltage TransformersStep Down Step UpBudget Telephone ProductsTelephone CablesTelephone Sounders and BellsUTP Voice Network AccessoriesNetworking ProductsCable EconomisersRJ45 Patch LeadsFibre Optic Patch LeadsNetwork Installation ToolsFibre Optic Networking Patch PanelsUTP Voice Network AccessoriesHubsConnectors Top Ten Products
New ProductsUp a Level |Store Top |Site Terms |Contact Us Items:, Value: | View Cart | Checkout HDMI Splitters, Switches, Extenders...
Online Shop | HDMI | HDMI Splitters, Switches, Extenders...
|
|
|
|  | HDMI Repeater
Why not carry your HDMI signal over longer distances? |
|  | HDMI over CAT5
Extend your HDMI signal away from your HDMI sources using cost effect Cat5/6 cables |
|
If you would like to read more...
If you would like to read more...
Below are a couple of snipnets from our article collection for you to take a look at. To view all of our articles, click here
|
Is HDMI the Ultimate Digital Source or just Souped up DVI? High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) has been largely hailed as the ultimate interface to enjoy supreme quality high definition audio and video but is it really that good, after all, surely DVI is just as good. Do we really need HDMI?
HDMI was developed with the specific intention of replacing DVI. DVI was primarily used to convert analogue signals to digital for computer monitors. There are actually three different types of DVI, which are DVI-A, DVI-D and DVD-I.
DVI-A uses analogue signals the same as VGA. DVI-D uses a digital signal (as with modern home cinema systems and consumer products). DVI-I is a combination of both DVI-A and DVI-D. Modern electronics use the single link standard for performance but DVI-I can handle this as well as dual link to make it adaptable for future advancements. DVI-I supports a fully digital protocol, which means video up to 1080p can be viewed.
HDMI on the other hand offers an uncompressed digital audio and video interface that has the full support of manufacturers including Panasonic, Sony, and Toshiba to name but a few. Major movie companies too have backed HDMI including Warner Brothers and Universal Pictures. HDMI offers an interface that can connect any audio or video source together. It can do this through a single HDMI cable.
HDMI supports high definition video, normal video as well as digital audio and also have bandwidth to spare in order to make it ready for future advancements in HDMI technology. It must be remembered though that HDMI and DVI are a lot similar and are actually based on a set of specifications that were extremely alike, in fact, HDMI was derived from the DVI requirements.
So, is HDMI any different to DVI? Well yes it is. HDMI actually incorporates a form of content security known as High Definition Content Protection (HDCP). HDMI also can support both audio and video signals through one cable at the same time whereas DVI is limited to only video.
The number of cables needed to set up with DVI is at least two. One is for the audio and one is for the video. HDMI requires only a single HDMI cable therefore leaving fewer cables to be tangled up behind the electronic equipment. This means that anyone using HDMI is going to end up with a cleaner less cluttered space around their equipment.
The important thing to remember is that quality wise; HDMI and DVI are the same. This is because as mentioned earlier they are both derived from the same specifications but HDMI's ability to support digital audio gives it the edge over DVI. Combine this with the fact that HDMI can do this through a single HDMI cable and it is easy to see why HDMI and HDMI cables have proved to be so popular. |
Blu-Ray, Why all the Fuss? There has been a lot of talk about Blu-ray and how it has won the format war against the competition. Blu-ray gives users the chance to experience movies in high definition rather than the traditional DVD quality movies we have become used to. High definition output is around four times that of standard giving you a good idea of why Blu-ray has been so eagerly anticipated.
Of course, Blu-ray is not just about high definition movies but is also used to store Playstation 3 games and can be used as a standard storage device too. Blu-ray discs have a capacity of 25Gb for a single layer disc and 50Gb for a dual layer disc. Due to the high def nature of Blu-ray, to get the best from it will require connecting your Blu-ray player via a HDMI port.
Any modern electrical item that supports high definition audio and video will come HDMI ready these days. Although many HDMI supportable devices may come with their own HDMI cable not all of them do. On top of this, many aficionados of quality audio, video, and games will not want to use the OEM cables anyway and therefore will seek out better aftermarket versions of HDMI cables, which can often be expensive.
All the major movie companies have adopted Blu-ray and all modern films will be released on this format. Blu-ray drives are also available for computers so that Blu-ray discs can be used and burned on a P.C. At present however, although Blu-ray players are readily available, they are expensive, which is why for many of us, the only form of Blu-ray player found in the majority of homes would be a Playstation 3.
This will not always be the case however, and as prices come down (as they invariably do) more and more homes will have, Blu-ray players in their computers and home entertainment systems. The best way to ensure uniform connectivity is to use a standard that is supported by all major appliance manufacturers such as the afore mentioned HDMI. For this reason, it is a good idea to ensure that the HDMI cable you choose is the best you can afford.
This does not mean that after you have spent all your money on a state of the art games console you then have to fork out another fortune on a monster HDMI cable. Instead, choose a HDMI cable that is constructed by a professional company yet still manages to keep costs as low as possible. In doing this you will be able to enjoy your Blu-ray discs in all their high definition glory. |
Online Shop | HDMI | HDMI Splitters, Switches, Extenders...
home | about us | link to us | catalogue | login | press room | articles | contact us | our location | callback request | print page
New Products | Top Ten Products | Wallplates | HDMI Products | USB 1.0 & 2.0 | Adaptors | Components | Connectors | Switching & Sharing | Converter Plugs Electrical Leads | Voltage Transformers | Telephone Products | Networking Products | HDMI Cables | SVGA | Wallplates | AV Cables | USB Cables | HD Splitters | Articles
Copyright © 1995-2010 Euronetwork. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Euronetworks User Terms & Conditions.
