How is improving the specs of a standard a scam? It’s not like a phone that entices people to buy them with new “features” of questionable utility. Cables are boring! Most people don’t buy HDMI cables for fun; they probably only buy them when they get a new device or when an existing cable dies. And even then, who is going to shell out for an expensive version of a cable that they won’t utilize its capabilities? Most people buy whatever is cheapest.
I will probably still be using 1080P in 10 years. I’ve had a 4K TV for a long time and still don’t have any 4K content.
The only thing I would like 8K for is a computer monitor for CAD, but that certainly won’t be using HDMI.
The HDMI is a scam at this moment.
New standard, hmm, let’s make an extra profit it.
Another new cable to make, to buy.
Calling incremental innovation a scam in the technology /c/ is interesting
How is improving the specs of a standard a scam? It’s not like a phone that entices people to buy them with new “features” of questionable utility. Cables are boring! Most people don’t buy HDMI cables for fun; they probably only buy them when they get a new device or when an existing cable dies. And even then, who is going to shell out for an expensive version of a cable that they won’t utilize its capabilities? Most people buy whatever is cheapest.
It’s a little scammy to call it 2.2 and require new cables for functionality. That should be a 3.0 thing.
And you will need it in 5-10 years if/when you have a display and accessory that requires it. I doubt anyone will need the new cable anytime soon
I will probably still be using 1080P in 10 years. I’ve had a 4K TV for a long time and still don’t have any 4K content.
The only thing I would like 8K for is a computer monitor for CAD, but that certainly won’t be using HDMI.