Get ready for hot, hot convergence kids ’cause the DisplayPort 1.1 specification was just approved. The new VESA-approved digital interface standard is meant to replace DVI and VGA ports while co-existing with HDMI for HDTV connectivity.
No matter how often we upgrade our peripherals and hardware, the next upgrade is always right around the corner. DisplayPort is looking good though, with far better capabilities over DVI, including better performance and the addition of HDCP 1.3 support.
Source: Engadget