As High Definition (HD) technology continues to advance in the consumer electronics and display arenas, so does the penetration of the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) interface technology for connecting HD devices. While the DisplayPort alternative shows some promise, can it or any technology rise up to challenge HDMI?
Consumers love HD video products like flat-panel televisions and Blu-ray DVD players. However, consumers did not love the legacy approach that electronics manufacturers have used to interconnect such devices, including hard-to-use connectors and bulky cables. The answer was HDMI, which was immediately embraced by consumers and OEMs alike in both the PC and consumer markets because of its relative ease of use.