Types of Computer Monitor Cables
These days, when upgrading your computer or even your television, you will likely encounter a new type of video or video/audio cable with which you are not familiar. While there have been many advances in computer monitor cables since you last purchased a computer, if your needs haven't changed, then there is a good chance that spending the extra money for more advanced monitor cables will be a waste of money.
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HD15 Cable (Standard VGA)
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HD15 cables, often referred to as standard VGA cables, are the most common cables found in use. HD15 cables transmit analog video data that supports standard 640 x 480 resolution and wide screen displays. HD15 cables only transfer video data, not audio data.
S-Video Cables
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S-Video (Super Video) cables carry an analog signal containing only video data broken into two separate signals: lumen and chroma. Video resolution support includes 640 x 480 and up.
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DVI Cables
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DVI (Digital Visual Interface) cables support both analog and digital data transfer of video signals. Digital video resolutions range from 1920 x 1200 and higher when using DVI cables.
HDMI Cables
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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables support only digital video and audio signals up to resolutions of 1920 x 1080. HDMI are known for their high performance levels and ease of setup.
DFP Cables
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DFP (Digital Flat Panel) cables were a competitor for the DVI format, but never gained popularity due to a low adoption rate by manufacturers and a significantly lower resolution cap of 1280 x 1024.
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