HDMI

[PaulMacC]

Can someone tell me what is the difference between the HDMI and HD?
On the back of my 360 there is a HDMI port and then you have the normal HD cables along with regular AV cables. Seeing as I am recieving a new HDTV for Christmas, I'll need to know what is better?
Thanks.

[kk.]

a HDMI cable is what makes your games play in HD. i dont know what HD cable you are on about lol. not sure what the bak of a 360 looks like

http://www.edgetechcorp.com/accessories/cablefaqs.asp

[Dentafrice]

HDMI is for transmitting uncompressed digital streams.

HDMI supports, on a single cable, any TV or PC video format including standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to 8 channels of digital audio.


The cables you have on your Xbox are either component or composite cables.

HDMI is just a step up from those.. and if my memory serves me correct.. here is the ladder..

Coaxial Cable
RCA - (Red, Yellow, White)
S-Video
Component (Blue, Green, Red)
HDMI

[PaulMacC]

So it's basically just the Component (BGR) in 1 wire?

[Dentafrice]

So it's basically just the Component (BGR) in 1 wire?

No, it's more high quality and can transmit data faster and in more high quality..

HDMI, FiberOptic (Digital) = Digital Signal, Component/Composite/Coaxial/S-Video = Analog Signal

[PaulMacC]

So would it be worth forking out £20+ for HDMI cables on 32'' HDTV.

[Dentafrice]

It wouldn't be worth forking out that much for a real expensive HDMI cable..

All HDMI cables are essentially the same..

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11246_7-6361815-1.html

[kk.]

i spent something in the region of that for my HDMI cable on my ps3.

i just went to see what mine would look like but i dont know if its on the right settings??

but HDMI has definitely improved the picture by a mile!! Jesus christ im glad i bought it now lol. 32" as well

EDIT: agree with above, they are all about the same which i wish i knew that at the time

[Dentafrice]

I bought a Monster brand one.. was about $90.. works great.

I have a 42" DLP. so it works pretty good.. 1080i. (wish I would have waited a month for 1080p)

[J0SH]

Your Xbox has a switch aswell remember called 'HD' so just flick that on, and Xbox doesn't tend to make it 'HD' it's built into your TV