NOTE:
The HDMI 1.4 will provide 5.1 channel audio support.
HDMI 1.4 Features
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HDMI Ethernet Channel
- Adds high-speed networking to an HDMI link, allowing users to take full advantage of their IP-enabled
devices without a separate Ethernet cable
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Audio Return Channel
- Allows an HDMI-connected TV with a built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround audio system,
eliminating the need for a separate audio cable
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3D
- Defines input/output protocols for major 3D video formats, paving the way for true 3D gaming and 3D home theater applications
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Content Type
- Real-time signaling of content types between display and source devices, enabling a TV to optimize picture settings
based on content type
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Additional Color Spaces
- Adds support for additional color models used in digital photography and computer graphics
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4 K Support
- Enables video resolutions far beyond 1080p, supporting next-generation displays that will rival the Digital Cinema systems
used in many commercial movie theaters
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HDMI Micro Connector
- A new, smaller connector for phones and other portable devices, supporting video resolutions up to 1080p
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Automotive Connection System
- New cables and connectors for automotive video systems, designed to meet the unique demands of
the motoring environment while delivering true HD quality
Advantages of HDMI
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Quality HDMI transfers uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality.
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Low -cost HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
simple, cost-effective manner
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Audio HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multichannel surround sound
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HDMI combines video and multichannel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables
currently used in A/V systems
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HDMI supports communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality
Realtek ALC3246
This laptop is shipped with integrated Realtek ALC3246 controller High Definition audio codec designed for Windows desktops and laptops.
Camera features
This laptop is shipped with a front-facing camera with the image resolution of 1280 x 720 (maximum).
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Technology and components
