ATI first on the HDMI ?

ATI has licensed from Analogix Semiconductor in order to use the HDMI interface.
This interface is aimed to replace the current DVI, not only for our monitors but also for TV and other audio-video devices.
The HDMI is linked to the HDCP DRM, and ATI should propose in the future graphic cards able to manage protected HD video contents.
Of course, it is a huge and really important market, as we already mentioned it couple of days ago.
Currently, there are no cards able to display/manage such protected HD videos.
So, as a Mac user one will not be able with the current machines to play DRM-enable HD videos, without mentioning that monitors and LCD displays will also require a specific port and a dedicated electronic system.