HDMI supports standard, enhanced,

or high-definition video, plus multi-channel

digital audio on a single cable

-It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards

and supports 8-channel digital audio,

with bandwidth to spare to

accommodate future enhancements

and requirements

-DisplayPort is a digital display interface

standard thatdefines a new digital

audio/video interconnection

-The intention of the DisplayPort is to be

used primarilybetween a computer and

its display monitor,or a computer and

a home-theater

-Remark: The DisplayPort-HDMI cable is only

working in one direction: the DisplayPort plug has

to be connected to the source device

(e.g. graphic card)