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    Which Monitor?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by 2401PT, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. 2401PT

    2401PT Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering if anyone knows of any monitors/TVs (res. 1900x1200+), that can connect to a computer AND cable nextwork - HD Cable?

    Might seem like a strange question, but I need a sort of all-in-one monitor. Thanks for any advice
     
    2401PT, Mar 1, 2008
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  2. SpeedyMods

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    Look for TV's, that's your best bet, but I'm not sure if you can get 1900x1200 or not. Might be limited to 1080p.

    Look for 2 or more HDMI ports, so that you can connect to HD Cable and your computer with a HDMI->DVI adapter, or just HDMI. I'm not sure if VGA would support that res or not.

    Greg
     
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  3. 2401PT

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    Is 1080p a lower res than 1900x1200?
     
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    yes....1080p is 1920x1080
     
    enter260, Mar 2, 2008
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    1920 x 1080 is a resolution. I thought that it was 1920 x 1200? Does that mean a 1920 x 1200 laptop is better res than a 1080p TV?
     
    2401PT, Mar 5, 2008
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    Yes it is a higher resolution because it is a different aspect ratio. Most computer screens use 16:10 where HD TV uses 16:9. There are a few reasons I've heard that computers use 16:10 instead so I am not sure which one is the correct reason.
     
    atbnet, Mar 9, 2008
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    Ya.. DELL makes good 1920 X 1200 monitors.

    But they can never be better than HDTV.. since HDTV can be of 40 inch too.
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 9, 2008
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