High Def Monitors...

[ChrisUlrich]

What does that mean? What can I do that actually is high def? haha

The monitor stated in Sig supports HD... I want to check it out! What could I do?

 

[Geoff]

All computer monitors are HD (HD meaning High-Definition). It simply means that the monitor supports higher resolutions then SD monitors and TV's. I believe the highest HD resolution is 1080P, which runs at 1920x1080, at 60fps.

No DVD's are HD btw. There really isnt anything special with HD that cant be done on an ordinary computer monitor.

 

[ChrisUlrich]

All computer monitors are HD (HD meaning High-Definition). It simply means that the monitor supports higher resolutions then SD monitors and TV's. I believe the highest HD resolution is 1080P, which runs at 1920x1080, at 60fps.

No DVD's are HD btw. There really isnt anything special with HD that cant be done on an ordinary computer monitor.

What about playing X Box 360 on my monitor? Or PS3?

 

[Bl00dFox]

What about playing X Box 360 on my monitor? Or PS3?

You need to find a way to input your XBOX AV cable into your monitor. Maybe an adapter...?

 

[ChrisUlrich]

You need to find a way to input your XBOX AV cable into your monitor. Maybe an adapter...?

My friend said that Microsoft sells an adapter for it... I haven't done research. That's what he told me.

 

[Geoff]

You need to find a way to input your XBOX AV cable into your monitor. Maybe an adapter...?

My friend said that Microsoft sells an adapter for it... I haven't done research. That's what he told me.

It's not possible without an adapter of some sort, if they even sell them. Computer monitors only have DVI or VGA inputs, not RCA, Component, or HDMI.

 

[Bl00dFox]

I dont think the adapters will come cheap...

 

[Burgerbob]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16874103025
for the 360, which is the console i reccomend.

 

[Bl00dFox]

Dont you think its a bit... much? 35$ for an adapter???

 

[Burgerbob]

Probably, but it has to convert the HD stuff into VGA standard, and it is orginal MS. That also means that it is almost guaranteed to work.

 

[pdc76]

almost guaranteed, lol. that's like saying "first thing tomorrow afternoon."

 

[ChrisUlrich]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16874103025
for the 360, which is the console i reccomend.

So buying this piece will be able to convert my X Box 360 from whatever it is to whatever it is I need it to be? hahaha

Will this adapter be messing up any quality? It's not worth it if once I use it there is a noticable different between using a a high end HDTV and my monitor.

 

[jjsevdt]

I dont think the adapters will come cheap...

Dont you think its a bit... much? 35$ for an adapter???

It's not too badly priced considering the Monster brand cables start @ 60 - 70 dollars.

But as far as a noticable difference, i think it will depend on you and your standards of what looks good. It should yeild a good picture, but I think you might have to find a way to use DVI to connect to the monitor for the best picture.

 

[ChrisUlrich]

It's not too badly priced considering the Monster brand cables start @ 60 - 70 dollars.

But as far as a noticable difference, i think it will depend on you and your standards of what looks good. It should yeild a good picture, but I think you might have to find a way to use DVI to connect to the monitor for the best picture.

I am more concerned with the differences going from a HDTV to a Computer monitor using HD. Like my buddies $1200 Samsung using 720p compared to my Viewsonic.