Windows Vista Ready LCD Monitor Round-Up

Printable View

02-19-2006, 06:28 PM
onethreehill

Windows Vista Ready LCD Monitor Round-Up

Quote:

Hasta la Vista? A good monitor is supposed to last for years, but Hollywood is going to shake things up with mandatory HDCP support for high-definition video in Windows Vista. In this first part, Alan discusses the need for HDCP monitors, and previews the 5 monitors that will go head-to-head next week in Part 2.

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/...p_lcd_roundup/

Windows Vista Ready LCD Monitor Round-Up – Part 2

Quote:

Editor's Note: Part 1 is reprinted in its entirety. Please jump ahead to PAGE 8 to begin reading the hands-on testing.

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/...p_lcd_roundup/
02-19-2006, 06:33 PM
-Acid-

good write up thanks
02-19-2006, 06:48 PM
[XC] leviathan18

totally lame....

instead of looking a way for ppl to keep their lcds no just buy another if you want to see hd videos... just lame....
02-19-2006, 07:02 PM
nn_step

I'll upgrade to a HDCP monitor when I want to.. not before...
02-19-2006, 07:06 PM
OmegaMerc

So for me to see some content protected HD DVD I have to use a monitor that accepts DRM? Time to stock up on old hardware?
02-19-2006, 07:55 PM
gr8golf

Just saw on widescreengamingforum.com that someone has a release date for the Dell 2407 in early March. It looked like it had some pretty good specs - better than the 2407. I just boxed up my 2407 to send back to Dell to wait for the new version.
02-19-2006, 08:00 PM
k0nsl

I got only negative feelings when reading that......
Vista is looking darker and darker.....

-k0nsl
02-19-2006, 08:01 PM
nn_step

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0nsl

I got only negative feelings when reading that......
Vista is looking darker and darker.....

-k0nsl

Dude I don't think Vista EVER looked good...:rolleyes:
02-19-2006, 09:04 PM
[XC] Lead Head

Quote:

Originally Posted by article

HDCP stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection and it’s an Intel-initiated program that was developed with Silicon Image.

So now intel is in bed with microsoft, sony and those other DRM supporting companies? how much longer till AMD is in ?
02-19-2006, 09:08 PM
Pinnacle

M$ is really starting to upset me. I wish I knew how to use Linux :(
02-19-2006, 09:10 PM
[XC] Lead Head

Its not that hard. Just pop a linux cd in and install wine/cedega and your set
02-19-2006, 09:12 PM
nn_step

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinnacle

M$ is really starting to upset me. I wish I knew how to use Linux :(

well if you want an easy start into Unix OS.. might I suggest you visit www.pcbsd.org
it is extremely easy to set up and use..
02-19-2006, 09:58 PM
Pinnacle

thx
02-19-2006, 10:36 PM
Coroner Kyle

One of the reasons I forked over the extra dough for the 244t over the 2405fpw from Dell. I wanted my panel to be as futureproof as possible because I would like it to last for a while. We all know everything changes so fast and it's not cheap to keep up with it. Thanks MS :( what next?
02-19-2006, 10:37 PM
nn_step

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coroner Kyle

One of the reasons I forked over the extra dough for the 244t over the 2405fpw from Dell. I wanted my panel to be as futureproof as possible because I would like it to last for a while. We all know everything changes so fast and it's not cheap to keep up with it. Thanks MS :( what next?

Making you buy all your software over and over again...:fact:
02-19-2006, 11:25 PM
biohead

I don't see why new hardware from them would make you suddenly not fit your needs with your current.
02-20-2006, 12:12 AM
madpete

I really hope they shoot themselves in the foot with this, and no one buys into it...I hate being bullied :slapass:
02-20-2006, 03:11 AM
flopper

HD is hype.
To keep the upgrade going to sell more.

I like to see when HD and the DVD becomes mainstream since it seems not many either needs or wants and have a will to go for the next tech beacuse it does not add much new.
The current LCD and DVD works good enough it be little push to get HD, BTX anyone?
02-20-2006, 05:29 AM
largon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lead Head

So now intel is in bed with microsoft, sony and those other DRM supporting companies? how much longer till AMD is in ?

All (A)M2 procs will feature "Presidio security" (hardware DRM).
02-20-2006, 05:51 AM
Der_KHAN

cmon guys, the whining about ms is getting silly.
its been known for a long time now that you will need a hdmi-port on your display to be able to watch hd-dvd and bluray discs. that has not even remotely anything to do with ms.

if you would have actually read the article on firingsquad you would know better...

Quote:

Originally Posted by firingsquad.com

Regardless of your personal stance on DRM, the content industry (i.e. Hollywood) refuses to offer unprotected high-definition video content. That’s the end of the story. They own the rights to their movies, and they can do what they choose. They set the rules.
02-20-2006, 05:57 AM
krille

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lead Head

So now intel is in bed with microsoft, sony and those other DRM supporting companies? how much longer till AMD is in ?

AMD is an active member of the Trusted Computing Group, actually AMD is one of the original founders together with HP, IBM and Intel. AMD is as deep in this as anyone, so don't think they're some sort of saint in this matter.

-- edit --

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr8golf

Just saw on widescreengamingforum.com that someone has a release date for the Dell 2407 in early March. It looked like it had some pretty good specs - better than the 2407. I just boxed up my 2407 to send back to Dell to wait for the new version.

I'm very interested in this. Linky? Thanks!
Edit2: Nevermind, I found it.
Article - http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=793
Thread - http://www.widescreengamingforum.com...pic.php?t=3240

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coroner Kyle

One of the reasons I forked over the extra dough for the 244t over the 2405fpw from Dell. I wanted my panel to be as futureproof as possible because I would like it to last for a while. We all know everything changes so fast and it's not cheap to keep up with it. Thanks MS :( what next?

Ignoring any differences in price, is the 244t superior to the 2405fpw from Dell in gaming? What about the upcoming 2407fpw? Sorry for the off topic, but I'm in the business of buying a 1920x1200 widescreen LCD.
03-07-2006, 05:41 AM
onethreehill

Windows Vista Ready LCD Monitor Round-Up – Part 2

Quote:

Editor's Note: Part 1 is reprinted in its entirety. Please jump ahead to PAGE 8 to begin reading the hands-on testing.

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/...p_lcd_roundup/