Recently, the latest version of HDMI was announced. HDMI 2.0 brings a plethora of changes including high frame rates, better support for 4K content, and a number of other features that are designed to make the format future proof. If you’ve purchased any HDMI gear in the last little while, you probably got HDMI 1.4 …
Choosing the right cabling to cater to your needs is a more significant decision than most people credit it as. Cables come in various degrees of quality and performance. When you add in the element of a cable being retractable, it adds additional factors that must be considered. Cable Size & Retraction All retractable cabling …
Nobody wants an HDMI cable running through the middle of their living room. In a home setting, it looks less than organized. In a professional setting, it looks less than professional. Not to mention it’s a tripping hazard attached to what is presumably a decently expensive display. That’s like tying a string to your TV, …
Getting an HDMI signal over a big distance can be tricky. Suppose you wanted to run your connection for a hundred feet. The logistics of running a cable like that is the stuff of nightmares. In most circumstances, it would be nothing short of an ugly fire hazard. Even if it wasn’t, keeping signal integrity …
It’s usually inelegant to run lengthy HDMI cables. At least, unless you’re able to run them inside of a wall. In most circumstances, going wireless is the best option for getting around those kind of issues. Though you’re not going to find great wireless support for UHD content, there are plenty of HDMI sender/receiver kits …