HDCP monitors
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just found this monitor
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...m=null&tm=null&sku=035682&category_oid=-27763
supports HDCP, resolution is fine of me :smile:
is contrast ratio of 500:1 bad???
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...m=null&tm=null&sku=035682&category_oid=-27763
supports HDCP, resolution is fine of me :smile:
is contrast ratio of 500:1 bad???
We just got the older spec 225bw, and it takes 1920x1080p signal and makes it look very good in its 1600x1050 resolution (decent scaler). The only niggle is that it keeps warning you when your PS3 switches to a resolution other than its native resolution, that the currently resolution isn't 'optimal'.
Other than that though it looks great, DHCP works (i.e. I can playback 1080p BluRay discs), and I use a simple DVI-HDMI conversion plug. We bought it for the PC, but I consider it an added bonus that I now have a second PS3 capable screen in the house, so if I need a longer session on the PS3 out of the living room, this is an option.
But I've also come to realise that for many this means a cheap hi-def screen is actually available for a decent price. This 22" screen cost us 299 euros (I remember I bought a 14" .25 pitch Seiko or something 20 years ago for double that, though hey, it still works!), and I'm sure you can get it for less in the US. Good news, all in all!
I have some pictures too:
And here's full-size (camera isn't great though)
http://www.niwra.nl/ps3/225bwps3bluray_large.jpg
so anyone know how much contrast ratio is important realistically???
Well, more is better I guess.
I'll say though that on the screen above, the current contrast levels are good enough (though they're maxed out now already, so I wouldn't want a monitor that is much worse than this).
I can agree on this. My screen is 700:1, which I think is a good baseline.
Gate way has an Awesome HD 24" HDCP monitor for around 600. Go to their website and check it out. Has more connectors than most other HD monitors it size.
oh my, i should have stated my budgets. it seems everyone here has high disposable income
my preferred range is 160-180GBP, i may consider up to 200 if it justifies its value. i guess i need to see how price changes, but thanks anyway for posts that widened my knowledge :smile:
my preferred range is 160-180GBP, i may consider up to 200 if it justifies its value. i guess i need to see how price changes, but thanks anyway for posts that widened my knowledge :smile:
Unless I'm missing something, SM-226BW is 8bit (24bit color in the specs), as is its predecessor (225BW).
225BW cant get 1080P
Hello Arwin,
I just got my PS3 today and connected it to my 225BW and the max resolution I could get was 720P 8-(. If I tried either 1080I or 1080P i am getting a blank screen (like if the LCD couldnt get the signal).
I am currently using the ASID Tech cable which is a HDMI to DVI
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10082074&catid=24673
The only difference between 1080I and 1080P setting is that if I choose 1080I I am getting the small pop up window from the LCD complaining about non optimal resolution (which I couldnt make go away). Also it seems when I am in those mode I cant access the LCD menu anylonger (I can switch source but that about it).
Did you have to do something particular to get it working in 1080P?
Thanks for your collaboration in advance.
We just got the older spec 225bw, and it takes 1920x1080p signal and makes it look very good in its 1600x1050 resolution (decent scaler). The only niggle is that it keeps warning you when your PS3 switches to a resolution other than its native resolution, that the currently resolution isn't 'optimal'.
Other than that though it looks great, DHCP works (i.e. I can playback 1080p BluRay discs), and I use a simple DVI-HDMI conversion plug. We bought it for the PC, but I consider it an added bonus that I now have a second PS3 capable screen in the house, so if I need a longer session on the PS3 out of the living room, this is an option.
But I've also come to realise that for many this means a cheap hi-def screen is actually available for a decent price. This 22" screen cost us 299 euros (I remember I bought a 14" .25 pitch Seiko or something 20 years ago for double that, though hey, it still works!), and I'm sure you can get it for less in the US. Good news, all in all!
Hello Arwin,
I just got my PS3 today and connected it to my 225BW and the max resolution I could get was 720P 8-(. If I tried either 1080I or 1080P i am getting a blank screen (like if the LCD couldnt get the signal).
I am currently using the ASID Tech cable which is a HDMI to DVI
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10082074&catid=24673
The only difference between 1080I and 1080P setting is that if I choose 1080I I am getting the small pop up window from the LCD complaining about non optimal resolution (which I couldnt make go away). Also it seems when I am in those mode I cant access the LCD menu anylonger (I can switch source but that about it).
Did you have to do something particular to get it working in 1080P?
Thanks for your collaboration in advance.
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