Over the years, we’ve seen a good number of interfaces used for computer monitors, TVs, LCD panels and other all-things-display purposes. We’ve lived through VGA and the large variety o…
    • @upstream@beehaw.org
      2•2 years ago

      Go to your local electronics store and see if that is true when you want a cable “today”.

      There’s a difference between theory and practice.

      Different countries and regions may have better markets for DP cables, but I can’t recall having had options other than length.

    • NeshuraEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      Why would you even want that, the locking mechanism is imo one of the advantages DP has over HDMI, I had one too many instances of the HDMI plug getting lose in the socket causing signal loss (granted, not a big issue for Home Theater but def. an issue for some people for PC usage).

      • @upstream@beehaw.org
        3•2 years ago

        YMMV, obviously.

        Locking DP is a pain in the ass for me. HDMI disconnecting was never an issue either.

        I just wish I had a choice, but in practice I don’t as selection of cables is poor.

        I never screwed in VGA or DVI connectors either.

        Personally I prefer the plug falling out instead of the connector and/or cable getting damaged if you pull on it.