anyone know much about this monitor???

[infinity4]

LG L194WT (19' widescreen)

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0059412628.117519628 5@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfiaddkiehllmmcflgceggdhhmdgml.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=786898&category_oid=

i feel this monitor is good value for money. but i have some questions.

- does it support HDCP??? i am planning to use ps3 or 360 over hdmi - dvi.
- does it often have stuck pixels???
- lastly, does this monitor support letterbox???

[Blazkowicz]

it's cheap and doesn't claim HDCP, so I guess it has no HDCP.

[infinity4]

i am not buying this then. VGA sucks

[GM™]

:grin: I have used one within the last 6 weeks and the image quality is staggering and I really mean that. The 3000:1 contrast ratio is based upon if you use the integrated image enhancement techonology, but regardless of most peoples thinking, it does enhance fidelity in games and movie playback.

However, as already mentioned in this thread, it is not too future proof as it contains no compatibility with DRM HD content, but if thats not your thing, regardless of the lack of DVI, it really is amazing for gaming, second only to the new Samsung SM-226BW 22" IMHO.

The later is hard to come by in the UK, but is a AAA screen for its cost, but if I didnt have the cash I would snap up that LG real quick, its that good!

[infinity4]

so if i buy a gaming pc instead of consoles i would be able to use DVI???

[GM™]

Basically the LG has a DVI and VGA connection, but it doesnt support Hi-Definition format films like Blu-Ray and HD-DVD.

[infinity4]

Basically the LG has a DVI and VGA connection, but it doesnt support Hi-Definition format films like Blu-Ray and HD-DVD.

oh, thats fine then. i might build a new pc instead of buying a ps3, but still unsure about this :mad:

[GM™]

It does however support HD resolutions, just not the HDCP protection. I just ordered an LG L226WT 22" TFT thats native 1680x1050 resolution 2ms grey to grey that does support DHCP content. Quite cheap at £160 too!

[GM™]

Ooops I meant HDCP not DHCP! Would be strange for a monitor to support DHCP!:wink: