[mythtv-users] resolution discussion

[Timothy Wagner]

Jarod,

Have you checked out:

http://www.cinefx.com/hdtvcables.htm


Jarod C. Wilson wrote:
> On Monday, Sep 8, 2003, at 10:15 US/Pacific, Jeff Williams wrote:
> 
>> Is VGA really better than component?  They are both high-resolution 
>> analog connections, but what are the technical differences?
> 
> 
> I believe they are about on par. The issue for me is what inputs I have 
> available on my TV. I have component inputs only for HD, so I'm going to 
> have to use a VGA to component adapter.
> 
> http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=9A60
> 
>> My understanding was that if you really wanted better quality than 
>> component on a TV, you need to just go all-digital through DVI to an 
>> LCD or plasma set with real digital pixels (as opposed to a CRT-based 
>> HDTV, or something, where DVI would really be pretty useless since 
>> you're just converting to analog in the TV anyway).
> 
> 
> Yes, the optimal solution would be DVI to DVI.
> 
> http://www.pacificcable.com/DVI_Tutorial.htm
> 
> I kick myself for not waiting a little while (or spending a bit more) to 
> get a TV with a DVI input, but the price was right for the set I got 
> ($1400 for a discontinued floor model 47" Panasonic HDTV about a year 
> and a half ago).
> 
> --Jarod
> 
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