HDMI important or not?
 

The studios made a big deal about Image Content Token (i.e. the ICT flag)
when agreeing to HD disks. And to not get a degraded picture from the flag
you need a HDMI video connection. But already Fox, Paramount, Disney and
Sony say they wont put the flag on their disks (and they aren't just the
biggest studios, they have the largest film libraries). So is HDMI/ICT just
a side show?

HDMI important or not?
 

John Doe II wrote:
The studios made a big deal about Image Content Token (i.e. the ICT
flag)
when agreeing to HD disks. And to not get a degraded picture from
the flag
you need a HDMI video connection. But already Fox, Paramount,
Disney and
Sony say they wont put the flag on their disks (and they aren't just
the
biggest studios, they have the largest film libraries). So is
HDMI/ICT just
a side show?

Perhaps they don't want to kill the format(s) before they even get
started. Our 28 month old Samsung with a DVI probably will not be
'compliant' and if IT isn't, I certainly will not be either. Why would
anybody buy something they know won't work? --- except for a
computer...

GG

HDMI important or not?
 

It is important to keep in mind that they said they will not enable ICT on
initial HD releases. Which means absolutely nothing for movies released in
a year or so.

I personally consider HDMI or DVI/HDCP very important on any new purchases
made. Anyone who buys a set wihtout that connectivity is a very poorly
informed consumer right now. It's not expensive and about the only display
I know of without DVI/HDMI is the Sylvania... which is likely selling well
because it is about 1300 bucks for a 42" plasma... Yet a horrible decision
if someone wants HD disc players down the road.

Plus, you get the digital connectivity which may help with ground loops and
HD audio formats... well, if HDMI 1.3 ever hits. ;o)

~P~

HDMI important or not?
 

Seen format quandaries produced by manufacturers even before the "Beta-VHS"
fiasco was even considered. These formats and capabilities allow the end
consumers to avail themselves of the best (??) and most efficient (??)
reproduction viz the new technologies being presented by the manufacturers.
While, at the same time allowing the manufacturers, distributors, and
retailers, (Et Al Fin) control over those same materials being supplied to
the consumers (end users).
The mandated additional controls, codex, etc are sadly a result of actions
being taken by consumers, and producers. Some consumers see no reason to
have to pay royalties for copyrighted materials, therefore the
manufacturers, retailers, and distributors must find a way to make the
products un-usable unless specific means or delivery is assured. IMHO: My
new purchases will include the newest technologies, when reasonable, cost
effective, and required.
I personally wish standardization would prevail rather than each
manufacturer trying to produce similar but totally differing technologies.
Maybe the HDMI and later codex will prevail and become "De Facto for all.
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It is important to keep in mind that they said they will not enable ICT on
initial HD releases. Which means absolutely nothing for movies released
in
a year or so.

I personally consider HDMI or DVI/HDCP very important on any new purchases
made. Anyone who buys a set wihtout that connectivity is a very poorly
informed consumer right now. It's not expensive and about the only
display
I know of without DVI/HDMI is the Sylvania... which is likely selling well
because it is about 1300 bucks for a 42" plasma... Yet a horrible
decision
if someone wants HD disc players down the road.

Plus, you get the digital connectivity which may help with ground loops
and
HD audio formats... well, if HDMI 1.3 ever hits. ;o)

~P~