Watch your Favourite Movies on the Big Screen with Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapters
Contemporary devices utilise an array of connection types to transmit audio and visual signals. Mini DisplayPort connections and the regular sized ‘type A’ HDMI connection are featured on a range of devices, and the only method of connecting a small device to a large screen is via an adapter. Whether you want your own home-cinema, or you simply wish to view home photos and movies on your TV, eBay can provide you with the adapters to suit.
What devices use mini DisplayPort connections?Mini DisplayPort connections are popular on small to medium size devices, and are featured on a variety of electronic equipment. These include:
- Laptops.
- Tablets.
- Notebooks.
- Cameras.
- Computer Graphics Cards.
- Computer Monitors.
Some Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters are designed to be attached to an existing HDMI cable, whereas others are designed to directly connect both devices. The terms ‘male’ and ‘female’ are often used and denote the type of adapter on offer. A ‘male’ connection refers to the plug, which fits into a ‘female’ port. If an adapter features a ‘female’ HDMI port, it is designed to complement an existing male HDMI cable. If, however, the adapter features both ‘male’ mini DisplayPort and HDMI connections, it is designed to be used as a connection cable.
Do mini DisplayPort and HDMI connections support audio?Yes. Both audio and visual signals are transmitted from mini DisplayPort and HDMI connections. Some older model devices may have been manufactured with a separate audio connection and do not offer DisplayPort audio functionality. Devices produced post-2010 generally transmit both audio and visual signals via the Displayport connection, but it is recommended that you check your device specifications to determine whether it features a separate audio connection.
What’s the difference between DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, and HDMI connections?Mini DisplayPort connections feature the exact same functionality as regular-sized DisplayPort connections. The mini ports, however, are designed to be physically smaller in size to suit smaller devices. Both DisplayPort and HDMI connections support high-definition resolutions, so you won’t lose resolution due to a mismatch between ports. The only factual difference is that DisplayPort connections were specifically designed to support the increasing performance requirements of computers, whereas HDMI was privately developed as a standard connection for home entertainment systems, such as TVs and consoles. Consequently, some computers may utilise an HDMI connection, but home entertainment systems rarely feature a DisplayPort connection.