Why HDMI?

[Dolby]

On a monitor with VGA, HDMI and Dvi... Why choose HDMI?

Many people use their own speakers - so can't be a sound reason. Is it just really a choice?

 

[Chevron]

No reason to choose HDMI over DVI unless you want sound. They both digital.

 

[ian_stagib]

There's a reason to stick with dvi (well dvi-d) if you want to support 1440p120hz. Displayport is best though. HDMI 2.0 might be worthy competition though.

 

[GreGorGy]

My older macminis have native DVI while my newest has HDMI. That is the only thing that enters my decision.

 

[Willy Strong]

Remote controlled volume.

 

[Rickster]

Its simpler, that DVI connector is kuk thick and bulky. DVI is dead.

 

[agentrfr]

HMDI 2 does 4k at 60fps? 21:9 aspect ratio support? Smaller and simpler plug?

 

[DJ...]

Remote controlled volume.

CEC passthrough is a great feature of HDMI. Not sure how VGA made it into the mix here...

 

[Pada]

I wish HDMI, HD (1366x768) & Full HD (1920x1080) would just die.
All of these are junk pushed onto the masses/consumers.

VGA, DVI, DisplayPort and 16:10 aspect ratio (eg. 1920x1200 / 2560x1600) FTW!

HDMI offers content protection and remote commands, but it is a nightmare to use for anything besides connecting a Bluray player to a TV.

 

[mintydroid]

Sound and audio combined over one cable which is less likely to be degraded vs analogue before it gets to the receiving device.

 

[Dolby]

Not sure how VGA made it into the mix here...

My monitor has all three - each support the resolution of my model and to me, look exactly the same, I don't use the VGA, but appears to be identical