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reguarding monitors
2008-11-17, 1:50 PM #1
Two things I could use some clarification on in reguards to LCD monitors.

HDMI and DVI

Obviously they mean better picture quality but what are the differences beteween the two and which is "better"? I usually focus on the internals of my computer rather then the external hardware, so monitors are a new thing for me considering I'm still using a CRT.

thanks in advance
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2008-11-17, 1:59 PM #2
DVI replaced VGA, which is still a good input for monitors IMO. HDMI is the incoming multimedia cable format, which happens to be capable of transferring audio as well as who knows what other info. I know that the X360 tells my TV what it is when I plug it in. So small data transfer too maybe?

You're going to pay more for HDMI probably, and if you're just using your PC for typical stuff, surfing, papers, games... you dont really need it. but hey, just my op.
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2008-11-17, 2:01 PM #3
Ah, okay. its defenitely more for gaming then anything, possibly movies and such. I'm assuming that it will not be backwards compatible with DVI?
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2008-11-17, 3:13 PM #4
It's a whole different connector and wire.
2008-11-17, 3:18 PM #5
It's also required for some copy-protected content, no?
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2008-11-17, 3:34 PM #6
Regarding.
2008-11-17, 3:37 PM #7
Reguarding?
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2008-11-17, 4:39 PM #8
hdmi is dvi with sound
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2008-11-17, 4:40 PM #9
HDMI and DVI are virtually identical. HDMI has an extra signal wire for carrying digital audio, and also supports the transport of some forms of protected content. With the exception of use with protected content, you can use adapters to change between the two. They will provide identical picture quality.
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2008-11-17, 5:43 PM #10
Originally posted by JM:
Regarding.


this. god, you did it twice you
2008-11-17, 6:01 PM #11
WE MUST RE-GUARD THE MONITORS!
D E A T H
2008-11-17, 6:16 PM #12
Originally posted by KOP_AoEJedi:
HDMI is the incoming multimedia cable format

Actually, DisplayPort is replacing them both, because HDMI and DVI won't have enough bandwidth for super and ultra HD.

Buy your cables from MonoPrice, don't get ripped off from Best Buy. If a digital cable is well built and within specifications, it'll perform exactly the same as any overpriced Monster cable.
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2008-11-17, 6:50 PM #13
Quote:
Ah, okay. its defenitely more for gaming then anything, possibly movies and such. I'm assuming that it will not be backwards compatible with DVI?


As Emon mentioned, there are HDMI<-->DVI cables and such.

Also, if for whatever reason you don't like monoprice, Woot has em for $2-3 a pop occasionally. I bought one a long time ago and I'm using it to hook my HTPC to my HDTV. Works excellently.
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2008-11-17, 6:51 PM #14
Originally posted by Pommy:
Also, if for whatever reason you don't like monoprice

HERESY
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2008-11-17, 9:19 PM #15
Quote:
HDMI and DVI are virtually identical. HDMI has an extra signal wire for carrying digital audio, and also supports the transport of some forms of protected content. With the exception of use with protected content, you can use adapters to change between the two. They will provide identical picture quality.


Thanks emon, good info.



and jeez, make a typo around here and its like you crucified christ all over again :rolleyes:
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-Martyn
2008-11-17, 9:42 PM #16
What, you did it the first time?
2008-11-18, 5:50 AM #17
Originally posted by Emon:
Actually, DisplayPort is replacing them both, because HDMI and DVI won't have enough bandwidth for super and ultra HD.

Buy your cables from MonoPrice, don't get ripped off from Best Buy. If a digital cable is well built and within specifications, it'll perform exactly the same as any overpriced Monster cable.


I read about that, but we probably wont be seeing mainstream advancement in HD for a while. The jump to 1080i/p has taken quite a while to become affordable at the average consumer level.
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2008-11-18, 7:59 PM #18
Originally posted by KOP_AoEJedi:
I read about that, but we probably wont be seeing mainstream advancement in HD for a while. The jump to 1080i/p has taken quite a while to become affordable at the average consumer level.

This is because of price fixing on LG's part.

You're about to see HDTV's drop massively in price, at least LCD and Plasmas. New innovations everyday.
D E A T H
2008-11-19, 9:53 AM #19
Originally posted by Onimusha.:
Two things I could use some clarification on in reguards to LCD monitors.

HDMI and DVI

Obviously they mean better picture quality but what are the differences beteween the two and which is "better"? I usually focus on the internals of my computer rather then the external hardware, so monitors are a new thing for me considering I'm still using a CRT.

thanks in advance


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2008-11-19, 11:08 AM #20
I came here to get opinions from some people who know their **** and have had personal experience with the rather then aimless reviews and explanations, smartass. :P
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2008-11-19, 11:34 AM #21
That, and it's funny when fights break out, or everyone bashes a smartass.

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