can someone explain SPDIF

[luckyedboy66]

my laptop (HP dv9000) two headphone jacks, and one is sabled SPDIF. i know it has something to do with high def audio, but i cant really find any documentation on it. can someone explain what exactly its for, what kind of cables are needed, and what devices can make use of it?

 

[funkysnair]

spdif is digital out---

like coaxial, i am just using my spdif to connect to my sound system-just using a coaxial audio lead

 

[luckyedboy66]

spdif is digital out---

like coaxial, i am just using my spdif to connect to my sound system-just using a coaxial audio lead

what does the head look like? my computer just has a normal looking a 3.5mm jack. the cables ive seen dont look like they'd fit.

 

[brian]

here http://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-TosLi...2UQ0G/ref=pd_sbs_ce_img_5/203-0076470-4712730

 

[footballdude2k3]

is it anything special or something thats just an extra?

 

[luckyedboy66]

is it anything special or something thats just an extra?

you mean SPDIF on my lappy? no, i think its a stock feature. i didnt order it as an extra.

 

[paratwa]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spdif

 

[amanda223]

Well yea spdf is like a coaxial its like digitel out and it is also used for plugging cable t.v ....