Which monitors are HDCP compliant?

Marmotta · 15 Apr 2006 at 21:50

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

Marmotta · 16 Apr 2006 at 11:46

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.

Marmotta · 16 Apr 2006 at 23:32

Wow, I've just had a look over the Samsung 244T and I think I'm in love

....guess the AV amp will just have to wait...

Marmotta · 17 Apr 2006 at 10:40

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.