MarkW wrote:
>
> I plan on getting Windows Vista shortly after it comes out. One
> concern I have thought is I've read how many monitors won't display
> HDTV. I am in the market for a new monitor so am considering this.
> One monitor I'm looking at is the Samsung 205BW. As well, I am
> considering the Dell E207WFP20. I want something widescreen, at least
> 20 inches, so am open to any other suggestions. Another thing, I want
> something that has at least two DVI ports or one DVI port, one DVI-Sub
> port.
> What do I need to watch HDTV? I see the Samsung doesn't have a HDMI
> connector but it does have a HDCP compliant DVI connector so does that
> mean it would display HDTV from Vista? As well, can you get HDTV
> through a DVI-Sub connector as well? Do I need a special graphics
> card (HDCP compliant?) as well?
There is an article here.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...s-11-2004.html
If the hardware path has HDCP, then you will be able to play
protected content. HDCP in the monitor and HDCP on the video
card, would seem to be a start. There are likely lots of
media combinations that don't need HDCP to display something
on the screen, so having HDCP on both is simply insurance for
the future. The first link here, has a few references.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDCP http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2798&p=1
Paul
Which monitor should I get for Windows Vista to watch HDTV 
Linear Mode
