I feel like computer monitors DP is pretty common, but I also specifically try to get them. DP is pretty rare on TVs. They’re functionally the same technologies, but most TVs won’t include DP.
I had to replace a few recently and only found HDMI but I was specifically looking for the cheapest monitors possible so maybe that had something to do with it. I also needed them ASAP so I was only looking in local stores.
That is because of lobbying. The reality is that HDMI has loyalties and isn’t a free standard like display port is. Display port is also superior technologically: it is compatible with usb-c (thunderbolt), supports higher framerate, and has higher quality (up to 16K).
I was expecting a lot of technical AV geekery that doesn’t really apply to me but that bit speaks to me. I’m a simpleton. If it displays a terminal, an IDE, and a browser then it’s probably fine for me.
Excuse me? You lost a network port, and a PS/2 port. And we need to fight for more DisplayPort in the world.
What’s the advantage of DP over HDMI? I see the ports more frequently these days but rarely see monitors that take direct DP input… Mostly HDMI.
I keep having to buy DP->HDMI converters
I feel like computer monitors DP is pretty common, but I also specifically try to get them. DP is pretty rare on TVs. They’re functionally the same technologies, but most TVs won’t include DP.
I had to replace a few recently and only found HDMI but I was specifically looking for the cheapest monitors possible so maybe that had something to do with it. I also needed them ASAP so I was only looking in local stores.
I’ll look closer next time.
That is because of lobbying. The reality is that HDMI has loyalties and isn’t a free standard like display port is. Display port is also superior technologically: it is compatible with usb-c (thunderbolt), supports higher framerate, and has higher quality (up to 16K).
Ah, that’s all you had to say - I’m sold.
I was expecting a lot of technical AV geekery that doesn’t really apply to me but that bit speaks to me. I’m a simpleton. If it displays a terminal, an IDE, and a browser then it’s probably fine for me.
Thanks!
DP is an open standard, HDMI is proprietary and licensed. That’s the biggest difference.
That’s all I needed to hear. Count me in.
Thanks for the info!