Vista = HD LCD?

Benihana · 17 May 2006 at 10:38

I have been wondering for a while whether Windows Vista will require a special monitor i.e HDTV to run all the sparkly goodness?

I know that it will work with any monitor, but if you want to watch Hi Definition content will current LCD's be able to display it properly?

I have heard that most monitors could support 720p but not 1080i/p as you would need 1980x1080? Is this true?

In short I was all ready to splash out for the NEC LCD20WGX2 widescreen behemoth, but thought if my first LCD at this price will become defunkt in a few months, is it better to wait?

Appreciate your help guys

Benihana · 17 May 2006 at 13:27

So would you recommend the NEC? I know from seeing it and the forum that it is a great choice, but I want this to last a good 5-6 years or so as it is by no means cheap!

Anyway im sure that this link many before it will be cracked before it hits the shelves.

C'est la vie

Benihana · 17 May 2006 at 16:52

I agree, and when its cracked, im sure the NEC will do a standup job of downscaling it, or i could just use it as an excuse for a new TV.....

Thanks for the help

Down with the fascist bourgeois etc etc

Benihana · 18 May 2006 at 11:55

I think the demand for cracking HD will be pretty high, its long awaited and many people will be more up for cracking it than buying a whole new PC.

I didnt really know much about DVD-A until a quick google, but that seems pretty niche compared to the next gen format?

Benihana · 19 May 2006 at 10:25

Seft said:
The Dell 2407FPW has HDCP and 1080 support.

... and a big price tag! To run most things on that with eye candy, you need to have a brand new gfx. Which would be fine if the DX10 HDCP cards were ready, but its a big leap financially for most people.