- The PlayBook is due to have HDMI output. As many of the LCD's or projectors I would be likely to connect to only have VGA input, how could I get this to work?
Bearing in mind, these are screens at work / customers / suppliers so I won't have influence over them purchasing new display equipment.
Thanks for your answers.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com10-05-10 06:11 PMLike 0 -
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- 10-06-10 10:42 AMLike 0
- After doing some searching there doesn't appear to be an inexpensive fix. First you would need an micro HDMI to HDMI cable, seen here for $12 then an HDMI to VGA converter box like this or this for $120+.
Update: Cheaper cable found at MonopriceLast edited by bighap; 10-06-10 at 11:12 AM.
10-06-10 10:55 AMLike 0 - 10-06-10 11:10 AMLike 0
- oh good grief!! ever heard of a gender changer? Amazon.com: HDMI Female to HDMI Female Adapter Coupler: Electronics10-06-10 11:24 AMLike 0
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however, on every device I own that has HDMI, the audio still outputs from the line level jacks to whatever device I choose to use for audio. I would expect the earphone jack to similarly output audio when something is plugged into the HDMI outputs on the Playbook.10-06-10 11:48 AMLike 0 - of course, you are correct. VGA doesn't carry audio.
however, on every device I own that has HDMI, the audio still outputs from the line level jacks to whatever device I choose to use for audio. I would expect the earphone jack to similarly output audio when something is plugged into the HDMI outputs on the Playbook.10-06-10 11:56 AMLike 0 - I suppose the BlackBerry Presenter would work as well, sans audio.
BlackBerry - Presenter - Wireless PowerPoint for BlackBerry10-06-10 12:04 PMLike 0 -
Also, you can run into issues if the HDMI output is HDCP protected. VGA does not support HDCP. HDCP can be broken, but in many countries (including the US) that is illegal. I don't think RIM has said whether the PlayBook supports HDCP, and under what situations is it used.Last edited by taylortbb; 10-07-10 at 11:09 PM.
10-07-10 12:36 AMLike 0 - The issue is that HDMI is a digital standard, while VGA is an analog standard. DVI is actually both a digital and analog standard, that's why you can get away with it so easily. DVI output from a computer generally includes both the DVI digital signal and a VGA compatible analog signal. HDMI only carries the DVI digital signal, and not the analog signal for backwards compatibility. That's why HDMI-DVI adapters are common, and DVI-VGA adapters are common, but not HDMI-VGA. As a result you need something which is capable of decoding an HDMI signal and then outputting VGA. It's not a simple cable, but a box capable of doing the decoding and encoding, therefore making it that much more expensive.
Also, you can run into issues if the HDMI output is HDCP protected. VGA does not support HDCP. HDCP can be broken, but in many countries (including the US) that is illegal. I don't think RIM has said whether the PlayBook supports HDMI, and under what situations is it used.
which explains why I provided him with a link to the HP solution. (which is just ONE example of the type of product he might use)10-07-10 09:10 AMLike 0 - Yes, that box would work. I just wanted to provide bit of background on why. There's people out there selling VGA-HDMI cables that are nothing but a scam. Wanted to make it clear why so no one gets any ideas and gets ripped off.10-07-10 11:11 PMLike 0
- Getting really excited about the PB coming soon. Doing also lots of presentations and knowing that a lot of the projectors out there mostly sport a vga input I just ordered:
Envy 133 Hdmi to Vga Adapter: Amazon.ca: Electronics (free shipping!)
and to attach it to the PB
For only $3.29 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Micro-HDMI Male (Type D) to HDMI Female (Type A) Port Saver Adapter | HDMI Port Saver
I keep you guys posted once I get the PB if it actually works.
AR04-09-11 04:56 PMLike 0 - Although I wouldn't order from here, found this cable
This is something i'd find useful.
Micro HDMI to DVI 5Ft Cable fo EVO 4G,Droid X,XT800...USD 12.28/Piece Wholesale Price at DHgate.com
04-09-11 05:40 PMLike 0 - Getting really excited about the PB coming soon. Doing also lots of presentations and knowing that a lot of the projectors out there mostly sport a vga input I just ordered:
Envy 133 Hdmi to Vga Adapter: Amazon.ca: Electronics (free shipping!)
and to attach it to the PB
For only $3.29 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Micro-HDMI Male (Type D) to HDMI Female (Type A) Port Saver Adapter | HDMI Port Saver
I keep you guys posted once I get the PB if it actually works.
AR
it would be nice if the PlayBook supported VGA over HDMI, and that would be a feature well used in the core market; but the chipset iirc does not support such a thing.
Just get a micro-hdmi to dvi cable. most projectors do dvi now anyways.04-09-11 06:40 PMLike 0
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