Monitors with 2x HDMI

pinkoboe · 5 Sep 2009 at 23:45

Hi all,

I'm basically after the following:

1080p resolution
2x HDMI or 1x HDMI & 1x Component
23-24" screensize
£200-£250
No integrated Freeview tuner

Does such a thing exist? Looking on OCUK there's the Samsung panels with Freeview built in which from my understanding aren't on par with a dedicated screen. Then there's the Dells at around ~£450 with component but I'm not really wanting to spend that much.

Any suggestions? I basically want it so I can hook up my PS3 / 360 along side the PC.

Cheers!

doiks14 · 6 Sep 2009 at 00:14

2nd hand BenQ FP241W

pinkoboe · 6 Sep 2009 at 00:25

Looks like that model only has one HDMI?

dustofnations · 6 Sep 2009 at 00:33

DVI should be OK as an alternative to a second HDMI surely, or do you need the sound piped over the same cable?

doiks14 · 6 Sep 2009 at 00:34

Yes, but it also has component.

biggwun · 6 Sep 2009 at 05:01

Samsung T220HD, T240HD, T260HD. Stunning picture quality as a monitor or a TV. I was so impressed with the one I brought my son I brought a second for my self. comes with colour matching software so you print what you see.

jbloggs · 6 Sep 2009 at 10:22

biggwun said:
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pinkoboe · 6 Sep 2009 at 10:56

dustofnations said:
DVI should be OK as an alternative to a second HDMI surely, or do you need the sound piped over the same cable?

Thanks for the replies everyone.

My intention was PC connected over DVI, 360 & PS3 ideally over HDMI. However, I didn't realise you could get an adaptor to go from HDMI to DVI so that looks like a good alternative.

Perhaps I'll also have another look at the Samsung monitor / TV range, I did a little digging yesterday and whilst they seem very good, it does feel like a bit of a compromise (quality wise) compared to a dedicated monitor. It does of course have its advantages though...

Thanks again

pinkoboe · 9 Sep 2009 at 14:23

Just to say I took delivery of the Dell yesterday, really happy with it, the PS3 at 1080p is stunning. Special thanks to dustofnations of the heads up on the DVI / HDMI trick, it works perfectly.

boxman2000 · 9 Sep 2009 at 14:41

Which dell did you go for by the way?

dustofnations · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:04

pinkoboe said:
Just to say I took delivery of the Dell yesterday, really happy with it, the PS3 at 1080p is stunning. Special thanks to dustofnations of the heads up on the DVI / HDMI trick, it works perfectly.

Glad to have helped

. Really want a 24", but they are so expensive for an exceptional one I might just go for the 2209WA despite it not quite reaching 1920x1200