TSGL: PC to TV cable

Tue Feb 9 00:00:22 EST 2010

Same video quality for both styles of cable. HDMI is easier like Mr Davis
says.

Given the option, get a 1080p brand name screen such as a samsung.

you will notice the difference.

On 9 February 2010 06:01, Russell W. Coover <coover at fastmail.fm> wrote:

> H is correct.
>
> Use HDMI to HDMI if available. However, there will be one disadvantage ...
> HDMI will not carry some forms of Closed Captioning (CC). That probably is
> not a problem unless you or a family member is not partially deaf or watch
> programs from the UK or other British Commonwealth nations, where the
> accents make understanding difficult. I love to watch PBS programs such as
> Masterpiece Theater, but only with the CC button depressed.
>
> Russ Coover
>
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> Bo,
>
> Hdmi is the best choice and carries the audio also so you don't need
> other cables. Don't know about the others.
>
> The issue of cables is full of folk lure; gold cables, super expensive
> cables, etc. The signals are digital, meaning they are immune to the
> noise and signal attenuation problems that may have afflicted the old
> analog signals. If you've got enough noise or signal loss to make a
> difference to a digital signal you won't see anything. In the digital
> world it's pretty much you get a good signal or you don't. Buy cables
> with good construction quality but no other fancy features. A 6' hdmi
> cable should cost about $20 or so.
>
> There's a great tutorial at:
>
> http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?message.uid=270271
> 75#U27027175<http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?message.uid=270271%0A75#U27027175>
> by a guy in the TV industry that really seems to know what he's talking
> about. It's a forum with a lot of posts starting back in 2006 so pack a
> lunch. Incredibly informative. One take away is that 1080p is overkill
> because here in the US no one is transmitting in 1080p. Everyone
> transmitting in HD, over the air or cable, is using either 1080i or
> 720p. Second, most of the material available is still 480i, the old
> analog standard. The only 1080p source material is Blu Ray DVD's. Also,
> from a post on the web site mentioned above:
>
>    So as you can see, let's say your buying a 40" TV...  The ONLY way
>    you'll be able to tell the difference between a 1080 lines of
>    resolution and 720 lines of resolution is if your sitting 5ft away
>    or closer...   If your buying a 50" TV, it's about 7 ft...  60"
>    makes it about 7.5 to 8ft...  So the honest truth is, in most
>    peoples living rooms at normal viewing distances, you won't see the
>    advantage of 1080 lines of resolution anyway.
>
> There are some good deals on 720p plasma sets these days if you're price
> sensitive.
>
> H Davis
>
>
>
> Don Penlington wrote:
> > Bo wrote:
> >> 1. Will there be any picture quality differences between those options?
> >> 2. Anything else I should consider when connection these two boxes?>>
> >
> >
> > i haven't tried it, so can only state what I've read in theory and
> > what I believe.
> >
> > 1. All my info says that without doubt, hdmi to hdmi gives the best
> > quality video. Some enthusiasts say the quality of hdmi cable can make
> > a difference, others say it doesn't seem to matter much. I suppose it
> > depends on the quality of signal being transmitted.
> >
> > 2. But I doubt that it's quite as clearcut as that. Much will depend on
> >     1. The size of TV screen. On a small screen you prolly won't see
> > any noticeable difference unless you're up real close. The larger the
> > screen, the more small differences will show up.
> >     2. Your sitting distance from the screen. Same applies as above.
> > Closeup, like a desk monitor say 2 feet away, you will see a
> > difference. Further away, say in    your lounge at several feet, I
> > doubt you'd notice any real difference unless it's a really big HD
> > plasma screen.
> >     3. The quality of movies you intend to play. HD or SD? Blueray?
> >
> > 3. I would at least go like to like---ie dvi to dvi or hdmi to hdmi.
> >
> > 4. The safest option in my opinion would be hdmi to hdmi using the
> > best quality cable. Especially if you're going to watch the best
> > quality blueray movies on a big screen.
> >
> > 5. Finally, how good is your eyesight? If you can't see a barn door at
> > 8 feet, a piece of old rope would prolly suffice.
> >
> > Don Penlington
> >
> >
> >
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