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HDMI's new spec improves 8K, HDR and gaming
You're about to feel better if you've been holding back on buying a new TV. The HDMI Forum has unveiled a new specification for its namesake video connector, HDMI 2.1, and there's enough here to make enthusiasts happy. It now supports both very high resolutions and high frame rates. In particular, you can get 4K at a speedy 120Hz, and 8K at 60Hz (when 8K sets are ready). You'll even see 8K with high dynamic range, although you'll need new 48Gbps cables to experience this and other high-bandwidth features in all their uncompressed glory. Thankfully, there are some upgrades that shouldn't take years to reach your living room.
HDMI standard continues its ascent, new specification expected for second half of 2012
HDMI's doing pretty well, and it doesn't care who knows it. The HDMI forum was launched back in October 2011 and brings together 43 difference electronics, PC and mobile companies. Current project apparently includes working on a new standard later this year, and looks likely to increase bandwidth for higher resolution and the mysterious-sounding 'other features'. Want to join a club with all the high class resolution benefits? Visit the forum below.
