HDMI

Do you want to use your tablet to project movies, slideshows, or presentations? If so, then you should look for a tablet with HDMI out. HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface, and it's the cable used by most modern HDTVs and many computer monitors and projectors to stream pictures and sound. Some tablets and phones with HDMI output are even Dolby-certified to stream in 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound. That makes your tablet a portable piece of home theater equipment.

The HDMI output is different from the USB output, which brings us to the next item.

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