lcd tv monitor

Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

You are not asking about how to connect your COMPUTER to the monitor(DVI, righ?) but rather what would be best from the cable box?
I run my HD TV with composite..had the choice for DVI, but early firmware issues made composite more configurable AND I have limited extras when through DVI. My cable company upgraded our DVR, and now it only puts out HDMI in digital, so I cant connect this to my LCD monitor or HDTV(neither of them have hdcp controls), so I am stuck with composite..
So what I am saying is computer to LCD-DVI, Cable box to LCD composite.
"Brad D." wrote in message

Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

In a sense there isn't... a good analogue connection is as good as a crappy dvi. It just depends on how good the circuitry built in is. As for the crt turning off at time you could just go into screensaver properties and set the monitor to never power down in "power management".
"Brad D." wrote in message

Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

Peter M That was the first thing I did. It's not that.It seems to do this when I am trying to do something like navigate through this forum. It will freeze then the monitor turns off but the PC stays on. Maybe it is because it is a ATI All In Wonder card and only the video drivers are released but not the multimedia drivers. It is fine with XP. I would like an LCD. Are there any benifits that I will be missing by going with a tv over a monitor?
"Peter M" wrote:

In a sense there isn't... a good analogue connection is as good as a crappy dvi. It just depends on how good the circuitry built in is. As for the crt turning off at time you could just go into screensaver properties and set the monitor to never power down in "power management".
"Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

Look for the best performance LCD you can get.....as long as it has Svideo input, you could put a VCR below it to tune it if you decide that an LCD monitor is better performance than a combo unit. I actually do that in another room with a super old Apple 14 Analog LCD screen.
I honestly have not looked at combo units, and know that the current crop of LCD monitors are getting pretty amazing..
"Brad D." wrote in message

Peter M That was the first thing I did. It's not that.It seems to do this when I am trying to do something like navigate through this forum. It will freeze then the monitor turns off but the PC stays on. Maybe it is because it is a ATI All In Wonder card and only the video drivers are released but not the multimedia drivers. It is fine with XP. I would like an LCD. Are there any benifits that I will be missing by going with a tv over a monitor?
"Peter M" wrote:
In a sense there isn't... a good analogue connection is as good as a crappy dvi. It just depends on how good the circuitry built in is. As for the crt turning off at time you could just go into screensaver properties and set the monitor to never power down in "power management".
"Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message

Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message

You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

Wow, that sounds just like my suggestion... ;-)
And just to pick nits, there are 2 "true" HD formats, 1080i and 720p.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message

I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

I have 1080i. I now ignore 720p :)
The difference is huge.
Tom "Zapper" wrote in message

Wow, that sounds just like my suggestion... ;-)
And just to pick nits, there are 2 "true" HD formats, 1080i and 720p.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

I also have 1080i, but my favorite stations, ESPN and the Deuce, along with ABC went 720p...so I am always looking for a reason to get another HD set...just because I want to make sure my wife can see any show on ABC "correctly" ;-)
"Tom Scales" wrote in message

I have 1080i. I now ignore 720p :)
The difference is huge.
Tom "Zapper" wrote in message Wow, that sounds just like my suggestion... ;-)
And just to pick nits, there are 2 "true" HD formats, 1080i and 720p.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

I don't understand why you think that a TV that has a HDMI interface instead of a DVI interface that you think it is too new. Some of the cable companies have been providing STBs with only an HDMI interface for almost a year I have not heard of any that do not work. Also many HDTVs only have a HDMI interfaces now. If you have a STB or PC with only a DVI interface you can use a DVI-HDMI adapter or cable to connect to a TV with a HDMI interface since the HDMI video protocol is just a superset of the DVI video protocol and the adapter or cable just connect the right pins on the DVI connecor to the correct pins on the HDMI connector.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message

I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

The problem is that evil thing called DRM. Many, many reports out there of the DVI->HDMI not working, particularly when trying to play content from a PC.
DVI, on the otherhand, always works.
Tom "JW" wrote in message

I don't understand why you think that a TV that has a HDMI interface instead of a DVI interface that you think it is too new. Some of the cable companies have been providing STBs with only an HDMI interface for almost a year I have not heard of any that do not work. Also many HDTVs only have a HDMI interfaces now. If you have a STB or PC with only a DVI interface you can use a DVI-HDMI adapter or cable to connect to a TV with a HDMI interface since the HDMI video protocol is just a superset of the DVI video protocol and the adapter or cable just connect the right pins on the DVI connecor to the correct pins on the HDMI connector.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

If you have 1080i, you should still watch any channel with 720p.. Why would you buy another HDTV?
-- www.winxpvista.com "Zapper" wrote in message

I also have 1080i, but my favorite stations, ESPN and the Deuce, along with ABC went 720p...so I am always looking for a reason to get another HD set...just because I want to make sure my wife can see any show on ABC "correctly" ;-)
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I have 1080i. I now ignore 720p :)
The difference is huge.
Tom "Zapper" wrote in message Wow, that sounds just like my suggestion... ;-)
And just to pick nits, there are 2 "true" HD formats, 1080i and 720p.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

So I could have 2? That is like asking why I just bought a new computer to test out the x64 version of Vista!!!!!
;-)
"PaulM" wrote in message

If you have 1080i, you should still watch any channel with 720p.. Why would you buy another HDTV?
-- www.winxpvista.com "Zapper" wrote in message I also have 1080i, but my favorite stations, ESPN and the Deuce, along with ABC went 720p...so I am always looking for a reason to get another HD set...just because I want to make sure my wife can see any show on ABC "correctly" ;-)
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I have 1080i. I now ignore 720p :)
The difference is huge.
Tom "Zapper" wrote in message Wow, that sounds just like my suggestion... ;-)
And just to pick nits, there are 2 "true" HD formats, 1080i and 720p.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

Good answer!
-- www.winxpvista.com "Zapper" wrote in message

So I could have 2? That is like asking why I just bought a new computer to test out the x64 version of Vista!!!!!
;-)
"PaulM" wrote in message If you have 1080i, you should still watch any channel with 720p.. Why would you buy another HDTV?
-- www.winxpvista.com "Zapper" wrote in message I also have 1080i, but my favorite stations, ESPN and the Deuce, along with ABC went 720p...so I am always looking for a reason to get another HD set...just because I want to make sure my wife can see any show on ABC "correctly" ;-)
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I have 1080i. I now ignore 720p :)
The difference is huge.
Tom "Zapper" wrote in message Wow, that sounds just like my suggestion... ;-)
And just to pick nits, there are 2 "true" HD formats, 1080i and 720p.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

Tom what brand of TV did you get? I have a Sony 27" LCD TV and it only comes with a HD 15 analog RGB input for the PC. I want a DVI imput for the PC. It's better, right?
"Tom Scales" wrote:

The problem is that evil thing called DRM. Many, many reports out there of the DVI->HDMI not working, particularly when trying to play content from a PC.
DVI, on the otherhand, always works.
Tom "JW" wrote in message I don't understand why you think that a TV that has a HDMI interface instead of a DVI interface that you think it is too new. Some of the cable companies have been providing STBs with only an HDMI interface for almost a year I have not heard of any that do not work. Also many HDTVs only have a HDMI interfaces now. If you have a STB or PC with only a DVI interface you can use a DVI-HDMI adapter or cable to connect to a TV with a HDMI interface since the HDMI video protocol is just a superset of the DVI video protocol and the adapter or cable just connect the right pins on the DVI connecor to the correct pins on the HDMI connector.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

I bought a Westinghouse 37". Be careful though as the new model is only 720p. The model I bought (the number escapes me) is 1920x1080. It's stunning!
Tom "Brad D." wrote in message

Tom what brand of TV did you get? I have a Sony 27" LCD TV and it only comes with a HD 15 analog RGB input for the PC. I want a DVI imput for the PC. It's better, right?
"Tom Scales" wrote:
The problem is that evil thing called DRM. Many, many reports out there of the DVI->HDMI not working, particularly when trying to play content from a PC.
DVI, on the otherhand, always works.
Tom "JW" wrote in message I don't understand why you think that a TV that has a HDMI interface instead of a DVI interface that you think it is too new. Some of the cable companies have been providing STBs with only an HDMI interface for almost a year I have not heard of any that do not work. Also many HDTVs only have a HDMI interfaces now. If you have a STB or PC with only a DVI interface you can use a DVI-HDMI adapter or cable to connect to a TV with a HDMI interface since the HDMI video protocol is just a superset of the DVI video protocol and the adapter or cable just connect the right pins on the DVI connecor to the correct pins on the HDMI connector.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

Are you saying your TV does not have a DVI input? Some HDTV user manuals state that they do not support PCs over DVI. What they really mean is that the don't support all of the standard PC resolutions of a PC. You can output those reolutions from your PC over DVI that the TV user manual says it will receive over DVI. These are normally 480i,480p, 720p, 1080i, and now even 1080p or some subset of these.
"Brad D." wrote in message

Tom what brand of TV did you get? I have a Sony 27" LCD TV and it only comes with a HD 15 analog RGB input for the PC. I want a DVI imput for the PC. It's better, right?
"Tom Scales" wrote:
The problem is that evil thing called DRM. Many, many reports out there of the DVI->HDMI not working, particularly when trying to play content from a PC.
DVI, on the otherhand, always works.
Tom "JW" wrote in message I don't understand why you think that a TV that has a HDMI interface instead of a DVI interface that you think it is too new. Some of the cable companies have been providing STBs with only an HDMI interface for almost a year I have not heard of any that do not work. Also many HDTVs only have a HDMI interfaces now. If you have a STB or PC with only a DVI interface you can use a DVI-HDMI adapter or cable to connect to a TV with a HDMI interface since the HDMI video protocol is just a superset of the DVI video protocol and the adapter or cable just connect the right pins on the DVI connecor to the correct pins on the HDMI connector.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?

Are you saying your TV does not have a DVI input? Some HDTV user manuals state that they do not support PCs over DVI. What they really mean is that the don't support all of the standard PC resolutions of a PC. You can output those reolutions from your PC over DVI that the TV user manual says it will receive over DVI. These are normally 480i,480p, 720p, 1080i, and now even 1080p or some subset of these. The advantage of DVI over VGA is that you get more accurate color since the signals are not converted to analog for VGA and then back to digital in the TV Your HDTV very likely overscans the inputs it gets over DVI so you have to apply overscan compensation in your PC video drivers to compensate if you plan on using the TV for PC applications. Becasue of this you may want to stick with VGA from the PC since even the minor amount of scaling done by the overscan and the overscan compensation can cause some distortaion of small text fonts.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message

I bought a Westinghouse 37". Be careful though as the new model is only 720p. The model I bought (the number escapes me) is 1920x1080. It's stunning!
Tom "Brad D." wrote in message Tom what brand of TV did you get? I have a Sony 27" LCD TV and it only comes with a HD 15 analog RGB input for the PC. I want a DVI imput for the PC. It's better, right?
"Tom Scales" wrote:
The problem is that evil thing called DRM. Many, many reports out there of the DVI->HDMI not working, particularly when trying to play content from a PC.
DVI, on the otherhand, always works.
Tom "JW" wrote in message I don't understand why you think that a TV that has a HDMI interface instead of a DVI interface that you think it is too new. Some of the cable companies have been providing STBs with only an HDMI interface for almost a year I have not heard of any that do not work. Also many HDTVs only have a HDMI interfaces now. If you have a STB or PC with only a DVI interface you can use a DVI-HDMI adapter or cable to connect to a TV with a HDMI interface since the HDMI video protocol is just a superset of the DVI video protocol and the adapter or cable just connect the right pins on the DVI connecor to the correct pins on the HDMI connector.
"Tom Scales" wrote in message I disagree. HDMI is still too new and doesn't work well.
I went with an LCD with DVI, Component and VGA. I use DVI from my PC (and VGA from another PC) and Component from the cable box. There is a small, but noticeable, improvement with DVI.
If you want true HD, which is 1080i, none of the 23" TVs will do it. You have to go to a 37" or better. The best choice might be the Dell 2405FPW, which is a true 1920x1200.
Tom "JW" wrote in message You want to get one of the LCD widescrewn TVs/monitors that has both a DVI or HDMI connection for your digital cable or satellite box and a VGA connection for your PC connection "Brad D." wrote in message Since my CRT Monitor (24" Sony GDM-FW900) keeps turning off at times with Vista I decided I would get a new monitor. I think I want to go with a 23" LCD TV so I could connect my HD Cable box to it at the same time as my PC. I was wondering if you guys had opinions on this and which kind to go with. Should it have a DVI or analog RGB imput? The guy at my local computer place said there is no difference. I just can't believe that. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable in this sort of thing. What do you think?