Which monitors are HDCP compliant?

Marmotta

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I'm looking to upgrade all my electrical equipment before I go off the uni in September and have to live like a tramp (again), and I wanted to know if there was a list of HDCP compliant monitors or details on upcoming monitors, maybe with HDMI input - its important as it'll probably be the last chance I have to buy expensive equipment for the next 4 years :( I'm looking for a 20"-24" widescreen model and would also be willing to import from the US (I don't like the design of the Gateway HDCP widescreen monitor, but I heard the US version of the NEC LCD20WGX2 is HDCP compliant).

Any help would be appreciated - thanks ;)
 
I don't think you will have much luck, it seems you have to either get a TV with HDMI and HDCP but a low resolution or go for a PC monitor with no Tuner or HDMI but a higher resolution and potentially HDCP via DVI.

Remember you can always use Component for Hi Def but it will not be HDCP.

You could find a HDReady TV which will have HDCP and HDMI but try and find one with a DVI input for your computer but it might not be the best resolution.

Or go for the new Dell 2407FPW just 'cos I like it. :p
 
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iamgud said:
or go for a PC monitor with no Tuner or HDMI but a higher resolution and potentially HDCP via DVI.
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what are these monitors then that have this ability to potentially have HDCP via DVI? i am looking into getting the viewsonic2025 in the next week, but is it worth waiting for new releases if they are just around the corner?
 
Thanks - I don't want to go for a TV because it'll never have the same resolution as a monitor. I am also really looking for HDCP rather than HD as I mentioned that it'll have to last me over 4 years, so I need to cover any eventuality. ;)

Does the DELL 2407FPW have HDCP?

I really think I may try and import the Gateway FPD2185W (which, addy_010, has the ability of HDCP via DVI-D), although BenQ have just come up with this HDMI 24" monitor (the FP241W), although there's no definitive release date and it'll probably set me a back a lot of money, but 1080p is most interesting.

Edit: just seen that the BenQ FP231W retails for over £800, so the FP241W will probably be way over my budget, considering I also intend to buy new speakers, AV amp and DVD player as well :( I'll still keep my eye on it, but it seems like the Gateway has just got itself in pole position.

Edit no2: Hmm, the Dell 2407FPW does seem interesting. May have to keep my eye on that as well as the 2007FPW.
 
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the gateway sounds like the perfect monitor, has anyone here got one? id like to see what users think of it, e.g. black depth, viewing angles, i think its called backlight bleeding etc. Also how pricy will it be to get it delivered to UK?

Finally will it allow for a wall mount to be attached?
 
There's a 10/10 review of it on trustedreview.com. Overclockersonline.com also rated it very highly. Cnet gave it a 7/10, but that was mainly because of the higher cost of it in the US compared to other monitors, the fact they seemed to ignore the fact that it's HDCP compliant and the fact that they're arses.
 
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