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Since HDMI version 1.3 is starting to show up on more top end recievers these days I was wondering if anybody has one and if they have seen the difference between v1.3 and the old standard v1.1 Its supposed to allow for more A/V transmission thru the line at a faster rate thus a better picture and better sound.

HDMI 1.3 and audio - do I need that?
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HDMI 1.3 and Deep Color- Do I need that?
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It's July now, and there's still no HDMI 1.3 TV'S Out there? I'm looking to buy a samsung in the fall and I want HDMI 1.3 and 1080P, but I can't tell from websites what has what, and if the version of HDMI is the latest or not. Anyone know where to find more information on this?

Making a big purchase like a TV, I want it to have all the goodies, so that down the road, I can have everything I need (given, that might be years, but I plan on having the TV atleast 5 years, if not more!)

Thanks in advance...

The only thing you get with HDMI 1.3 is deep color and as far as I know there are no deep color sources at this time and can't recall any recent news items about when they will arrive...

Is the different color codings a 1.3 display item? RGB vs. YcX.... (forgetting the letters!).

That really wasn't what I asked...I don't care about content, it's always last to arrive, and it's the cheapest part of an entire system. What I asked was if there's any information about what sets are HDMI 1.3???

Just because a TV or component has HDMI 1.3 doesn't mean it supports any or all of the features. I thought I saw SONY XBR claiming xvYCC Color Standard. I would call the manufacturer as the specs online are vague in this area.

Ask about:

1.Deep Color
2.Color Standard xvYCC
3.Lip Sync
4.True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio

Seems like every manufacturer has their own name for these features. HDTV mag has a series of articles on HDMI that is very helpful.

i saw on crutchfield that a couple of the new samsung LED units have the hdmi v1.3, here's the links. hope this helps

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-hsBR1Y6I4z ... 305HLT5089

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-hsBR1Y6I4z ... 305HLT5689

That's awesome, thanks. It's no wonder so many people are confused, I'd consider myself more informed than most, and it's still confusing.

Ask about:

1.Deep Color
2.Color Standard xvYCC

Those links didn't say a word about that...