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Dell, HP, Lenovo Announce New Display Protocol

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the forward-progress dept.

An anonymous reader writes "If HDMI, DVI and UDI weren't enough for you, several major PC manufacturers have announced a joint alliance to come up with another display adapter, creatively named Displayport. The new method is backwards compatible with DVI, but offers double the bandwidth."

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  1. Re:DRM aspects by poopdeville · · Score: 5, Informative
    From TFA:
    The DisplayPort specification also addresses the industry need for a ubiquitous digital interface standard with a compact connector, as well as optional content protection, that can be deployed widely at low cost. A protected digital interface that can be easily deployed on a PC enables broad access to premium content sources such as high-definition movies.
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  2. Bandwidth... by setirw · · Score: 5, Informative

    I've noticed that a lot of users are stating that extra bandwidth is unnecessary.

    Keep in mind that today's top-of-the-line LCD displays, running at QUXGA (3200x2400) require multiple DVI dual link connections, and comprise multiple discrete panels, each with its individual signal feed. A display by IBM (T221, I believe is the model number) currently does this.

    I believe Lenovo manufactures IBM's flat panel displays. Could the T221 be a potential justification for Lenovo to co-sponsor this technology?

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