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Mini DisplayPort fades as USB-C and HDMI dominate video connections

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Mini DisplayPort, once a popular video output connector, is largely being phased out in favor of USB-C and HDMI. While the underlying DisplayPort standard remains relevant for high-resolution and high-refresh-rate monitors, its mini variant has been superseded. Early versions of Thunderbolt utilized the Mini DisplayPort connector, but later iterations and the widespread adoption of USB-C have rendered it less common on new devices. USB-C, in particular, can carry video, audio, data, and even the Thunderbolt protocol, making it a versatile replacement. AI

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Mini DisplayPort fades as USB-C and HDMI dominate video connections

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Filipe Espósito) ·

    Is Mini DisplayPort becoming obsolete?

    Mini DisplayPort was on lots of computers for a time, but it's not nearly as common now thanks to more modern standards.

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