Whats the difference from HDMI_DVI and COmponate DVD conne..

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In article <unq3v0du06i4bt2p4c89rndbffkfbnmfv7@4ax.com>,
Helllo <scampy@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Whats the difference from HDMI_DVI and COmponate DVD connections ?

Component is analog; HDMI and DVI are digital. So, if you use component
cables, the signal is converted from digital to analog, sent through the
cables, and then converted back to digital.

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"David Efflandt" <efflandt@xnet.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:56:15 +1100, Helllo <scampy@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> Whats the difference from HDMI_DVI and COmponate DVD connections ?
>>
>> Iam looking for a NEW Tv and want to make sure the Tv will last a LONG
>> time.
>
> Due to media groups (to resist HD recording), DVD component output
> (analog) is usually limited to 480p. So you would need HDMI or DVI (with
> HDCP) to take advantage of up converting DVD players (or future HD DVD
> players).
>
Up converting DVD play back can also be done via a computer using software
running along with several different software players. What is interesting
is that the output over a DVI to component adaptor is also being limited to
480p. This seems to be overkill as there are limited if any non commercial
way to record a component signal that I'm aware of and even less to HD.
Outputs that are not secured are being limited awaiting the time they can be
removed? Unless you plan to use a input switch or receiver with HDMI inputs
look for sets with multiple HDMI inputs to future proof a HD TV.

> If you have a set top box for HDTV, VGA seems to works as well for my
> widescreen LCD TV as DVI (component is not as good). So I use VGA for
> HDTV and DVI for up converting DVD players

There seems to be fewer sets with VGA inputs deployed, except computer
monitor/TV units.As stated DVI/HDMI in most case will give equal to and more
often better then VGA results. VGA has a limited future as the market shifts
to LCD computer monitors and possible media group concerns.