Re: Connecting computer to TV & Stereo?

["Douglas Handy" <dhandy@xxxxxxxxx>]

David,

I assume that S-Video provides both video & audio.


As others have mentioned, S-Video feeds are strictly video (as are RCA
"phono" jacks, typically yellow, composite video feeds, and even DVI (ie
Digital Visual Interface) cables such as you mayuse with a flat panel
monitor).  The exception is the newer HDMI option available on some DVD
players and TVs etc.  The HDMI stands for High Definition Multlmedia
Interface, and basically combines both DVI and audio signals into a single
connector.

At the same time, HDMI interface circuitry also adds a bunch of copy
protection and digital rights management which is another reason it has such
a high level of support from places like the Motion Picture Association of
America.  They probably care more about the DRM aspect then the simplicity
of consumer hookups.  :)

I have not yet seen laptops with HDMI connectors, but I wouldn't be too
surprised to see them start appearing.

Doug