HDMI Spec Updated to 1.4

Ars Technica took a look at the new HDMI spec, 1.4, and didn’t like the added complexity that was added to the system. Check out the article for the details on the new capabilities introduced by the specification, including support for 3D formats and even dual-stream 1080p. An automotive connection system was also added to the spec, making in-car HD a distinct possibility.

Marketing hyperbole aside, the new specification now includes a total of 5 different cable types: standard, "high-speed"—which handles the higher data rates for 3D and digital cinema resolution, Ethernet-capable versions of both of the previous two, and an automotive-specific variant. Further, as Venuti said, in addition to the standard HDMI port and the already small mini-HDMI port, the spec adds a 19-pin micro-HDMI variant that is compatible with up to 1080p resolutions for portable devices.

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