Is HDMI High Definition

Answer 1

Well yes and no. HDMI refers to a type of connection. A high definition signal can be transferred through HDMI. There are basically 8 types of connectors:RF (Radio Frequency),Composite Video,S-Video,Component Video,D-Sub, DVI, HDMI, and IEEE 1394. RF is the old type that screws into the TV. Composite is the traditional yellow plug with a 480i max resolution. S-Video is a multi prong round connector with a max res of 480i. Component Video has three connectors that look like the composite except they are green, blue, and red with a max res of 1080i.D-Sub is the classic blue computer monitor connector and it supports 1080p. All of the previous are analog. All of the following are digital. DVI is the more recent white computer monitor connector that supports 1080p. HDMI looks like a flatter usb that supports 1080p and digital surround sound. IEEE 1394 is a square connector that, for all normal applications, is the same as HDMI.