The Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Tuesday formally approved the Mini DisplayPort standard. The move to standardize the technology first licensed by Apple could prompt low-cost alternatives to displays made by Cupertino.
Any devices or cables using the Mini DisplayPort connector must meet DisplayPort 1.1a standards. VESA previously announced the Mini DisplayPort connector would be rolled-into the upcoming DisplayPort 1.2 standard that expects to increase bandwidth to 21.6GB per second. The upgrade would support multiple monitors, 3D displays, high resolutions and more colors.
The Mini DisplayPort was created by Apple to support VESA’s DisplayPort specification along with handling larger displays, such as a 30-inch monitor that can offer resolutions as high as 2560×1600. Mini DisplayPort connectors are part of Apple’s newest MacBooks, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro and Cinema Display.
“Mini DisplayPort is much smaller than DVI (Digital Video Interface) or VGA connectors and enables full function display output on ultrathin notebooks and netbooks,” VESA said in a statement.
In April, Collins America unveiled its line of CinemaView LCD displays using the DisplayPort connector. The 19-inch display was priced at $299, while the 20.1-inch unit cost $399 and the 24-inch monitor was priced at $499.
[Via AppleInsider]
