HDMI coming to Macs?

Thursday March 4th, 2010

By Stephen WITHERS

The idea of including an HDMI interface in Mac hardware makes a lot of sense.

With most modern TVs including HDMI, this interface is the easiest way of connecting a computer as one cable takes care of high-definition video and audio.

AppleInsider has reported the existence of prototypes of a redesigned Mac mini featuring HDMI in place of DVI.

This would be very convenient for those wishing to use a Mac mini as a 'media centre' style computer. They could easily add a USB TV tuner such as those made by Elgato; the stumbling block might be Apple's continuing refusal to support Blu-ray Video in favour of downloadable HD content.

HDMI would also be convenient for those wanting to connect a MacBook to a large TV. According to the same AppleInsider article, Apple has already designed a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adaptor but it requires an updated version of Mini DisplayPort that provides audio output.

MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro models incorporate Mini DisplayPort interfaces, and AppleTV already features HDMI.


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3 comments

Comment from: David Hague [Visitor]
One cable solution? Not with Denon it ain't. I still have to run audio / optical cables alongside the HDMI.
08/03/10 @ 18:29
Comment from: Stephen WITHERS [Member] Email
Google says "about 46,500,000 for denon hdmi problems."

I have three devices connected to my TV via HDMI, and audio and video work fine with all three.

Is your problem that the Denon (I think we're talking about a receiver?) won't switch HDMI audio at all, or that it doesn't convert non-HDMI audio sources (eg, the traditional L/R analogue audio from a DVD player) to HDMI?
10/03/10 @ 16:00
Comment from: Jasmine [Visitor]
Your article is very userful?
Do you know any hd video converter that can convert for HDMI?

[Probable spam link deleted.]
29/03/10 @ 19:49