Just when as we were getting used to
HDMI, a new
mini-HDMI cable hits the street, designed to be used on digital camcorders and
cellphones cameras. Accell has just come out with the first seven-foot long "HDMI Mini" cable, demoing it at
CEDIA -- where our best buds at
HDBeat caught a first glimpse of its zippy AV transfer action. We still don't know what these things will cost or when they'll actually be available in stores -- not a huge deal yet, as compatible devices are few and far between -- but we're pretty sure that we'll pay a premium for the added convenience, as with most things in life.
[Via
HDBeat]
Update: We just got an email from Accell alerting us to the fact that we were mistaken in stating that this was for cellphones. We apologize for the error and have corrected it.
posted Sep 18th 2006 1:55AM
connectors that don't firmly attach SUCK!
I'm sorry, what was that? HDMI on a cell phone?
"...designed to be used on digital camcorders and cellphones."
Mmm... I better start saving up for my 1080p surround sound video phone.
agreed
Enough with the frakin' variations already! It's supposed to be a standard, so they're all the same. Just give thanks that the wall outlets aren't subject to this: "hey, check this new mini-mains rev B power outlet - like the old one, but smaller for use with tiny TVs, and completely new plugs will be needed".
The google boys had it right when they stood up with all the cell phone chargers and asked why the industry couldn't get it together with standard adaptors.
Rant over...have a good day.
Anyone know the data transfer speed for HDMI?
And cell phones.... and cell phones?
Accell's PR people emailed us to say that we were wrong to have stated that it works for cellphones. We've corrected the error.
somebody please explain the point of HDMI on a cellphone? seriously.. wtf?
I'm guessing the "and cellphones" is for in the future if cellphones ever become capable of recording on HD. I guess the mini HDMI cable would be used as an output to send it to a HD TV.