The latest and greatest digital video format introduced by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) is designed to take computer graphics to the next level. Introducing DisplayPort, a royalty-free, digital audio/video interconnect.Apple computer further advanced the technology by introducing an ultra compact version of the DisplayPort connector known as Mini DisplayPort.DisplayPort is based on a micro packet data transmission protocol that allows for feature additions in the future. It currently supports up to 8.64 gbps data rates.