VGA Vs Component?

McDaniel · 9 May 2007 at 21:14

Is there any advantage over these?

I normally use component, but i like VGA because i can then use my PiP facility and with the new update adding better colour options im tempted to switch over to VGA

Main problem though is i also use TV as a monitor, so i'd need to get a switch i rekon.

Which is best for DVDs and the like?

My TV is 40" and does 720i/720p/1080i incase that makes a difference

Wyrdo · 9 May 2007 at 21:15

Kreeeee · 9 May 2007 at 21:16

With the latest update VGA >>> component every time.

Your TV will do 1:1 mapping via VGA from the 360 at 1360*768. The DVD upscaler is brilliant.

McDaniel · 9 May 2007 at 21:19

Kreeeee said:
With the latest update VGA >>> component every time.

Your TV will do 1:1 mapping via VGA from the 360 at 1360*768. The DVD upscaler is brilliant.

Does my TV? or you just guessing, only im not sure

Kreeeee · 9 May 2007 at 21:24

McDaniel said:
Does my TV? or you just guessing, only im not sure

Pretty much all the samsung range do. You have the 40" N series right?

McDaniel · 9 May 2007 at 21:28

Kreeeee said:
Pretty much all the samsung range do. You have the 40" N series right?

aye N73 i think

Andybtsn · 9 May 2007 at 21:37

Is it really that different? I'm in same situation as McD and sometimes use my TV as a monitor too. I'll see if I notice a difference.

Kreeeee · 9 May 2007 at 22:00

Andybtsn said:
Is it really that different? I'm in same situation as McD and sometimes use my TV as a monitor too. I'll see if I notice a difference.

Aye, it's pretty substantial on DVDs.

NokkonWud · 9 May 2007 at 22:01

I have always preferred Component over VGA, certainly on the Toshiba 32WLT66, but I'm gonna wait for scmshaw to give his full report on it as I really can't be bothered tbh.

Energize · 9 May 2007 at 22:01

Dvds are encoded in the y/cb/cr format so component is better for them. It tends to reproduce colours better generally as well.

Cannaton · 9 May 2007 at 22:23

^^ That is true on most TVs, the LG Line of LCDs however produce much more vivid colours over VGA, this is due to the white balance features (RGB: DTV rather than RGB

C) im not sure if the samsungs have this or not? :confused:

But yeah, im always torn between the two, but the upscaling of DVDs make the vga the winner for me...

Margaret · 9 May 2007 at 22:24

Component has always looked better for me, don't watch DVD's much so not bothered about that.

Andybtsn · 9 May 2007 at 22:29

Kreeeee said:
Aye, it's pretty substantial on DVDs.

Ah, not fussed then. Have the PS3 for DVDs

dannyjo22 · 9 May 2007 at 22:44

Its just personal preference there is no right answer. I looked at those pictures of the Gears shots in another thread and via VGA both looked pants to me. Via component on my screens Dell 2405/Tosh 32 both look better than those on component.

All you can do is try and see what you like.

Scort · 9 May 2007 at 22:54

I find Test Drive Unlimited looks far far better on VGA; component just looks dark and has less vibrant colours, regarless of what I set on m HDTV, I also notice a lot more jaggies with component too

I have yet to try component with any other games, so it'll be interesting to see if they look better.....

Scort.

BloodWolf · 9 May 2007 at 23:00

wyrdo said:
VGA

Scort · 9 May 2007 at 23:01

dannyjo22 said:
Its just personal preference there is no right answer. I looked at those pictures of the Gears shots in another thread and via VGA both looked pants to me. Via component on my screens Dell 2405/Tosh 32 both look better than those on component.

If you mean the shots showing the new settings for VGA, think the guy took them on a mobile phone, hence the poor quality.

Unless component really is better (man I gotta try them cables again!)?

Scort.

Anders0n · 9 May 2007 at 23:01

Got a new TV coming soon so I reckon I'll try VGA this time.

dannyjo22 · 9 May 2007 at 23:30

Scort said:
If you mean the shots showing the new settings for VGA, think the guy took them on a mobile phone, hence the poor quality.

Unless component really is better (man I gotta try them cables again!)?

Scort.

Yeah I mean the colours and the lighting just looked poor to what i get from component. Again it doesnt matter, it's what matters to your own eyes.

BloodWolf · 9 May 2007 at 23:31

Scort said:
If you mean the shots showing the new settings for VGA, think the guy took them on a mobile phone, hence the poor quality.

Unless component really is better (man I gotta try them cables again!)?

Scort.

It was me who took them

On my K750i, so thats why they aint clear.. but imo u can tell difference between vga and comp. and vga is well better

but thats just imo..