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HDMI-Enabled Graphics Cards Debut

Posted by Zonk on from the no-way-things-can-go-wrong-here dept.

TrackinYeti writes "HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is the first industry supported digital-only interface, that requires a single cable to connect an output source to an HD-ready device, such as a television or monitor and deliver HD video, plus multi-channel digital audio, like Dolby Digital and DTS. Recently, Asus Computer released versions of their GeForce 7600 and Radeon X1600 cards with HDMI outputs on them, driven by an on-board Sil1930 controller. These are some of the first graphics cards to hit the market that can output HDMI natively with an integrated HDCP cipher engine and support HD-audio as well. Just the thing for that HTPC?"

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  1. Re:oh boy oh boy oh boy oh ... by tomstdenis · · Score: 0, Redundant

    If you want to play video games on your TV, get a console. I can't imagine using a remote mouse/keyboard to play an FPS on a TV, especially if you have an SO or friends over. How boring.

    Get a Wii :-)

    Tom

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  2. Re:oh boy oh boy oh boy oh ... by gatsby0121 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    WOW, there's really no need to drop the F-Bomb! He wasn't saying that you always have to play with someone else, just that it would be nice for your guests to have the option to play as well if they happen to be present. If anyone has childhood issues, you might want to take a look in the mirror. He made a suggestion, no need for you to take it, and you used demeaned him 3 times in your rant. It would be wise to ask yourself why you needed to respond to him in that way, there are tons of other ways which won't make you look like a jerk.