Recent content by carterman

Seconded on the Dell SP2208WFP. You have to manually set the aspect ratio controls in the Image Settings menu, but it does 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios, can downscale 1080i and 1080p, and can also do component at up to 1080p through the VGA port (just use any VGA-Component cable and...

I'm guessing no one else got this when it was on sale from Newegg, or I need a better laptop with a DVI or HDMI port Well, I do need a better laptop, but that's what I get for cheaping out.

Let's see, what do I remember my settings were... 80 for Brightness and Contrast, User mode RGB set to 100 for all 3 (it didn't look as good with the settings lowered as other people said), sharpness 50, but don't expect a similar experience on yours. Also, the RGB and YPbPr options are part...

Hey, has anyone been able to get 1080p to work using DVI-A (or namely, a DVI-A to VGA adapter)? I've heard of some people getting it to work over DVI-D by reducing the refresh rate in PowerStrip, but I can't get it working properly. I'd like to get this working without buying any particular...

It's called video scaling - while yes, you're not getting the full 1080 vertical lines, it's still better than the 23" 768p TV I used to have. Also, in my discovery, using crappy cables for my 360 caused 1080p to look dark. I'm probably the only person in the world who went from using VGA on...

There are a few mild viewing angle issues from using my computer, but I've got this thing very close to my face, like 2 or 3 feet away at the edge of my desk, so if you sit any distance away, it won't be an issue at all. But the monitor is really worth it for the features in particular - it has...

The classic problem with buying LCD TVs is that they tend to be way more expensive than monitors of similar size.Also, if you don't need the TV functions, you'd be better off going with a monitor, although monitor manufacturers haven't gotten it into their head that people would want to do that...

I feel like I'm going insane trying to choose the right monitor. Finding a monitor that supports 1080p and component as well as HDCP (shaking fist at HW223DBP, argh!) is turning up much like the hunt for Bin Laden thanks to manufacturers' inability to consider the usage of non-16:10 aspect...

Well, if the monitor scales down for the aspect ratio, like scaling 1080p to 1680x1050 maintaining the aspect ratio, you're only losing 10% of the screen (5% on the top and bottom), I used to do this on a 19" 16:10 LCD TV and it's not so bad.

Are you playing 2 player split screen? If so, the black bars are normal - the game keeps a horizontal split screen in 4:3 so each player can keep their FOV. If they did a horizontal split in 16:9, you'd get a major fish eye effect going on with each player's FOV, and if they did a vertical...

Hm. Scientific Atlanta boxes usually have a setup mode if you hit the Guide and Info buttons on the box simultaneously and hold them down, and it goes into a TV set up mode. Maybe that way you can find what resolution(s) work on your monitor.

I can think of 2 ideas here: 1) Try running at 720p? 2) Your monitor supports HDCP, correct? Otherwise, it just might not work with it. If you have a Motorola DCT6416 III, turn off the box and hit Settings on the remote, and I think you can set the box to a DVI mode instead of an HDMI mode?

Thanks for the reply. TN viewing angle issues are not a problem for me as I'm mostly going to be using this monitor straight-on. However, for $350, that's a little outside of my range in the sense that I could pick up a cheaper monitor and a 1080p transcoder for less than the price of what you...

See, this is why I'm glad I keep my boxes for my LCDs, so I don't have to worry about this, lol. In lieu of using the original boxes, I'd perhaps use some bubble wrap, and keep the monitors in the car if possible. Just anything you could do to keep them immobile would be for the best, I would...

Well, although I have a 23" Samsung LCD HDTV right now, it's only 1366x768, and I'd kinda like something a little more high-res for when I hook up my laptop and/or for some 1080p usage (yes, I know it's not fully 1080p, but I don't mind a little scaling, and I don't want to pay for a 24"...