Greetings and welcome to the first DisplayPort Connection blog! Seven years ago, VESA (the Video Electronics Standards Association) introduced the DisplayPort standard. Over these seven years, DisplayPort has become the standard of choice for high performance external personal computer displays as well as embedded displays, using eDP (Embedded DisplayPort) in notebooks and tablets.  Today we are witnessing the emergence of products that have only a DisplayPort output, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro and Google Chromebook Pixel, and many other new DisplayPort-enabled devices and displays appearing on the market.  Over time, DisplayPort is expected to become the defacto display interface port for computing devices.

The site, the DisplayPort Connection, is an online place designed to do just that – Connect DisplayPort users together.  This blog and the DisplayPort Connection forum are designed to be your one-stop-shop for all things DisplayPort, a place where you can learn about and discuss DisplayPort configurations, technology advancements and even ask troubleshooting questions.

In this blog we plan to provide unique perspectives from within the DisplayPort ecosystem, ranging from the engineers behind these standards to the nearly 200 VESA member companies that understand the value DisplayPort adds to their devices.  Contributors will cover diverse topics including the latest DisplayPort-enabled products, interface trends, guidance on DisplayPort configurations, and various tips and tricks.

But we don’t want this to be one-sided – we also want to hear your thoughts, ideas, questions, and perspective. We want to discuss your DisplayPort applications, ranging from gaming to work productivity, and from the various industries benefiting from the DisplayPort technology, such as healthcare, graphic design, banking and more.

We hope you find this DisplayPort Connection site useful.  We also encourage you to post any suggestions for topics or other comments below, and participate in conversations within DisplayPort Connection forum.  You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

–Craig Wiley, Chairman, VESA