Monitor connections

[wordjuggler]

Hi,

Buying a new monitor and wondering how important connections are.

A lot seem to have DVI only - is there any advantage to paying more for a monitor that has both DVI and HDMI?

I have separate speakers for my computer because in my experience monitor speakers are generally pretty poor.

Blair

 

[Supermuncher85]

Hi,

Buying a new monitor and wondering how important connections are.

A lot seem to have DVI only - is there any advantage to paying more for a monitor that has both DVI and HDMI?

I have separate speakers for my computer because in my experience monitor speakers are generally pretty poor.

Blair

Advantage? No. However it does make the monitor more universal. Many smart phones/laptops consoles use HDMI so it makes connecting those to a monitor easier.

 

[Max Collodi]

If your only going to use your monitor for your computer, then DVI is fine. However, in the future you may want to multi-purpose your monitor and use it for other input. For instance, I have my computer hooked up to my DVI connector, an XBox through the HDMI and a TV tuner through the VGA.

 

[wordjuggler]

Best answer selected by wordjuggler.

 

[wordjuggler]

Thanks, hadn't considered the XBox or laptop when looking for a monitor but it does make sense. Will get a monitor with DVI and HDMI.

 

[Guest]

DVI and HDMI give you the same image quality. The difference is that HDMI carries audio and video; DVI only carries video. Since you won't be using your monitor speakers, DVI should do fine.