Apparently, there is no difference in HDMI interfaces and other available HD interfaces
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We felt that if you want to save something on your Memory Stick, most people have those readers on their PC, which is easily adaptable to the PlayStation 3 with a USB cord," said Hirai. "The only difference is HDMI – and at this point, I don't think many people's TV's have that. The ultimate result, to my eyes anyway, is there's not a discernable difference between what you get between HDMI and other forms of high definition.
http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/11/technology/e3_kaz/index.htm
Once again sony shows how full of it they are
