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Offline Ruler2

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VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« on: January 11, 2010, 09:35:38 PM »
Do you guys think I would get a better picture quality if I switched from a DVI input to an HDMI input, or does it really matter? I know I got a slight picture quality increase when I switched from VGA to DVI, but I'm not sure if the same is true for HDMI.
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Offline reeb

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Re: VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2010, 09:54:03 PM »
i believe the only differance between dvi and hdmi is the hdmi runs hidef audio, i use dvi and i get a great picture when i watch blueray disks on my pc. and yes dvi hdmi give a better picture then vga.
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Re: VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2010, 11:48:46 PM »
My first LCD crica 2004 was just VGA.  My 2nd LCD had DVI but didn't come with a DVI cable so I used VGA for 2 months.  I then bought a cheap cable off Newegg and notice a nice improvement in color and response time.  As for HDMI, IIRC reeb is correct.
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Re: VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2010, 12:07:29 AM »
thats one thing i hate about new monitors, i paid 280$ for my LG 22" widescreen but you think they could add a dvi cable with it....nope had to buy one also but it was worth it.
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Re: VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2010, 12:36:17 AM »
Quote from: reeb on January 12, 2010, 12:07:29 AM
thats one thing i hate about new monitors, i paid 280$ for my LG 22" widescreen but you think they could add a dvi cable with it....nope had to buy one also but it was worth it.
Reminds me of the modern desktop printer.  To the uninformed consumer, they get a $60 printer which sounds like a great deal.  But have to buy the color or black cartridge and if they're 'extra' bright they buy the $35 gold plated USB cable.
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Re: VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2010, 10:31:12 AM »
Quote from: Fulmar on January 12, 2010, 12:36:17 AM
Reminds me of the modern desktop printer.  To the uninformed consumer, they get a $60 printer which sounds like a great deal.  But have to buy the color or black cartridge and if they're 'extra' bright they buy the $35 gold plated USB cable.

Wow... 36 bucks for a USB cable  :rofl  I went on best buy to look for an HDMI cable, anything over 3 ft was outrageously expensive, go on ebay, you can get 15 and 20 ft cords for about 5 bucks!
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Re: VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2010, 11:21:26 AM »
bestbuy is a money pit, only thing i like it for is making the computer sales people look stupid for not having a clue about what they are selling, its aways good for a few laughs. they are very overpriced on mostly outdate computers and computer parts.
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Re: VGA vs DVI-I/ DVI-D vs HDMI Inputs
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2010, 11:24:36 AM »
Yeah, they wanted $230 for an 8800GTS as of, I think February of last year!
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