right then, I'm planning on buying a PS3 in Hong Kong for use in the UK. now obviously HK is like japan and US in that it's NTSC, UK is PAL. will a PS3 bought in HK play PAL games? or does it even matter with HD? onto the next part. If I get a HDMI connector for the PS3 will connecting it to a DVI converter allow for me to use it on my DVI monitor(19 inch 1440 x 900, should support 720)? what happens to the sound? since i know that the HDMI carries the audio as well how does that split off?

no to your first part. and you can use hdmi to dvi, but for sound you will need to leave the av cables hooked up If you have a home theater, I use my monitor from time to time, and hook up the av cables through the sound card, i got the hdmi to dvi cable from ebay

cool, cheers for that...might mean that i will have to look into buying one here....

This stuff should work for you.

It call "GameSwitch" and designed for PS3 displayed in DVI monitor or LCD

http://www.green-box.com.tw/products/view/id/104

GAMESWITCH

Play PlayStation? 3 on a DVI Monitor

Introduction
Play PS3 on a DVI monitor is not a dream anymore! GAMESWITCH makes it become reality. It allows you to play PS3 on a regular DVI monitor, plus its switch function, you can either play PS3 or operate PC. You can play 1080p high quality game on a DVI monitor through GAMESWITCH and don?t have to play on expensive HDMI enabled LCD TV only. Now enjoy PS3 not only in living room, but also besides your PC !

Features

1. Switch PlayStation? 3 and one DVI displayed PC to one DVI monitor and stereo speaker
2. Support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3. Compliant with DVI 1.0
4. Auto and manual channel selection, an external button is attached
5. Electronic design
6. LED status to indicate the source displayed
7. Magnetic pad and attachable metal plate to ease the installation

Connection
http://www.green-box.com.tw/images/illus_ps3_s201.gif

Media Review in GAMER
http://gnn.gamer.com.tw/2/25732.html

Some Test Pictures of Game Switch

20" DVI LCD Monitor(ACER AL2032W) 1920x1080@60Hz (1080p) *Ridge Racer 7*
http://www.jpegr.com/uploads/1/G01.jpg
http://www.jpegr.com/uploads/1/G02.jpg
http://www.jpegr.com/uploads/1/G03.jpg

20" DVI LCD Monitor(ACER AL2032W) 1920x1080@60Hz (1080p) *Ultraviolet* Blu-ray Disc
http://www.jpegr.com/uploads/1/M01.jpg
http://www.jpegr.com/uploads/1/M02.jpg
http://www.jpegr.com/uploads/1/M03.jpg

The monitors can support 1080p over GameSwitch:
Asus 20", Dell 24", Acer 20", LG 20", ViewSonic 19"

Apple monitor is not suggested to use in this situation. Other brands should at least reach 720p.

Above is the information I collected, hope it helps...

are you....selling it..?
or is this a crappy advertisement campaign?
also how can a 19inch monitor reach 1080i? it is limited to 1440x 900 even the others are limited to 1050
i dont mean to be a bitch but i'm tired and sleepy