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The thing is, in the most popular use case--simply getting video from point A to point B--it really is apples to Apples (pun intented ). Most users will never see the benefits of DP--but there's not question they will notice when the connectors don't line up.
Still, I am a DP supporter, because I like the full-size connector . It's easy to plug in like HDMI but more obvious which side is which, and it has a very simple, excellent push-button locking mechanism
. OK, I'm a cable fetishist...
Only thing I wonder about is whether the 'royalty free' stipulation actually applies when it comes to Mini-DP. From the article summary it sounds like manufacturers will still need to pay Apple licensing fees to use it.... :/
actually consumers will physically benefit from DP or MDP over HDMI simply because of the connector.
Ignoring all the technical differences, HDMI is too flimsy for a laptop and DVI is honestly a bit painful with the screws.
And for those who think VGA should still ship on video cards or laptop, no. They make $10 adapters for a reason.
Edited 2009-11-11 21:33 UTC
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DP is different than HDMI, so it's like comparing apples to oranges. HDMI has licensing costs and contractual restrictions, DP is royalty-free and open to all. HDMI has 15% higher bandwidth, but isn't bi-directional whereas DP is fully bi-directional and the standard not only permits audio and video to go over DP, but also USB, etc. (so you can have a monitor with a USB hub connected using just the single DP cable). DP has a spec for internal connections between graphics engines, etc. There's more, but you get the idea.
HDMI is intended for high-end A/V, and DP is designed for computer components.
FWIW - neither is a good spec for video production.