Why the HTC EVO 3D’s MHL Technology Matters

Fair-and-square about everything is cutting-butt on about the HTC EVO 3D: the dual-core processor, Dash 4G information speeds, and course, the 3D reveal and photographic camera. But there's some other specification that puts the EVO 3D ahead of the pack: the MHL port. I met with the president of the MHL Consortium, Tim Wong, at CTIA in Process and got a rundown of the technology and a glimpse into the future of how smartphones bequeath interact with HDTVs.

The MHL specification, which stands for Perambulating Flooding Definition Tie, is a 1080p HD video and digital audio frequency interface for connecting smartphones and other man-portable devices (tablets, cameras, etc.) to HDTVs. Then what's the head honch? It simultaneously provides top executive to your speech sound–something that HDMI cables Don't do. It cadaver to be seen how power-desirous a dual-core, 4G phone with a 3D display testament be, but tending how quickly smartphones with lesser spectacles seem to lose power, charging is always appreciated.

The specification also allows some Telly remote to control your ring's interface, apps and content. Au fon, you can hook your headphone upfield to any High-definition television, by any manufacturer, and have sound access to information technology on the big screen.

This also means MHL phones will only have one left and require one cable needed for charging and hook busy a Telly. Other HDMI-enabled phones, like the HTC EVO 4G for illustration, make ii ports: the microUSB port (for charging and draw up to your Personal computer) and the HDMI port. A single port allows smartphones to be slimmer and sleeker in build.

You can also use your standard USB connector with the port. When connected, your phone will automatically recognize whether it is hooked capable an MHL port or a USB port and will switch accordingly.

Wong was unsure whether Sprint would package an MHL cable with the EVO 3D or trade information technology severally in stores. He expects the cables to be cheaper than HDMI cables (which are generally sold-out separately) because they are much thinner and cost little to make.

The HTC EVO 3D is the first off phone announced in the US to support the MHL 1.0; the Galaxy S II is the only other phone announced to have an MHL port. The HTC View 4G, coming to Sprint, will Be the first tablet to boast an MHL port. And have a bun in the oven more MHL-enabled devices this yr: Wong said that there were at least 12 devices in queue, including TVs, smartphones and tablets.