Composite/Component to VGA

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VegaObscura

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I'm still debating between a BenQ 24" and the Gateway FDH2400 monitor.

I would've sprung for the BenQ V or G a while ago, but I've got a Wii on hand that I need to hook up via Component or Composite. I supposed that an adapter could take care of that, but on googling it, someone claimed that this wouldn't work. Can anyone verify or oppose this statement?

Unless your monitor has a component input jack, it can't display component seperated video--PC monitors that can are very rare, although some of the new Dell widescreens have thius capability.

Analog video from a RCA or component source can be converted to VGA/D-Sub using certain devices, but this cable isn't one of them. The devices you're looking for are something like this... http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/video-to-vga.html .

The cable you linked to isn't a convertor for PC screens, it's for TV's that have a VGA input. Since TV's can support component and rca input anyway, they can also accept it using this type of jack, but most monitors can't. I suppose you could try. The point is, this cable dosen't convert component to vga, it just puts the component leads on a vga jack.
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I've got a PS3 I need to hook up via HMDI, a 360 to hook up via VGA, and then my lonely Wii. So can anyone comment on or offer advice for my situation?

As a last resort: what I might also be able to do is get a USB TV Tuner and run my Wii through that (via an RF Modulator)--but I'd like to see if there is a way I can get 480p first.
 
You really need an HDTV so you can plug everything in without issue.
 
Well, I'd like to go with a monitor for a few reasons: moniotrs usually have better resolution for the size (most 23" are 720p), work better as a PC display (especially for PC gaming, which is a concern for me), and are generally cheaper for the above features.

I mean, look for a 1080p HDTV--you can't find one under 30" and for under (if that Spectre Costco deal counts) $650-$800.

I'd just like to know if anyone has converted component to VGA for a monitor without issue.
 
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