If you’re the type to use their DisplayPort toting Mac for multimedia purposes, you might want to pick up a couple of these — (male/male) HDMI –> DisplayPort cables. According to HDMI.org — the company that controls the HDMI spec — these HDMI/DP cables don’t have HDMI connectors on both ends and therefore aren’t “true” HDMI cables. As such, they’re out of spec and explicitly barred from sale. On the surface,...

While trying to avoid the beating of the poor horse that’s been beaten one too many times, I stumbled upon an article and felt the need to share it with you. It’s rather short for what it covers — HDMI cables and why you don’t need to spend more than $5-$15 on any cable — but does so in a very clear and precise way. Check out HD Guru if you’re tired of listening to your poor, technologically retarded old man boast about his new $1500 TV...

With all of the focus on the iPhone, App Store, and mobile sphere in general, it would seem that Apple has forgotten or given up on their desktop clientèle. But a fresh Mac Mini refresh slightly pushes off that belief. The first part worth noticing is the new, $100 higher pricetag, which now pushes the bottom-of-the-line Mac Mini up to $699. Slight criticism aside, what does that extra hundred bones get you? For starters, a new once-piece aluminum body mimicking...

If you’re thinking about dropping on a HTC Incredible or Moto Droid within the next few weeks, take our advice — Don’t! The phone displayed above is the current talk of the town Droid Shadow/Xtreme. We’ve already heard reported claims of a 700MHz OMAP3630 processor, 4.1″ touchscreen, HDMI output, and Froyo being tucked neatly on board. From the looks of things, it’s a very svelte phone too boot with only one odd bump marring what is...

With massive blockbusters such as Avatar bolstering the 3D madness, it only seems natural to take another look at 3D experiences at home. Namely, the realization that the $2k+ of A/V equipment you bought 6 months ago just wont work as it relies on HDMI 1.3 instead of the newer “3D Spec” HDMI 1.4. For most general users, 3D won’t make it’s way into their homes for quite some time, if ever. But videophiles and movie junkies whom rely on the best home...