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Friday August 3, 2007
HDTV Tip:
HDTV inputs and cables: Composite (RCA), S-Video, Component, DVI, HDMI... the pros, cons, and a little bit 'o info on how each one works. And, of course, which one works best when.

HDTV Tip
• HDTV inputs and cables
• Composite (RCA), S-Video, Component, DVI, HDMI... the pros, cons, and a little bit 'o info on how each one works. And, of course, which one works best when.
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Posted By:  Scott Asnault
Posted by: Cory
August 3, 2007 8:14 PM

Robert, thanks for the hookup on the affordable cables, monoprice.com! I have been wanting a DVI to HDMI cable for a while, but didn't know I could find one that cheap.

Posted by: JP
August 3, 2007 10:49 PM

Hey,

I did like your tip.. I knew most of it, and had been told that HDMI offered little picture improvement over Component. The only thing that I think you missed was one of the practical differences between Digital and Analog. While the two, in perfect worlds, should produce the same result, analog technologies have more things that can go wrong. Things like interference and even color issues can all be avoided by using digital connectors. So HDMI really does offer some real benefits besides "convenience."
Also, HDMI1.3 offers a big improvement over 1.2. You should've urged viewers to seek out 1.3 compatible devices when possible!

love the show-
-jp

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