Xbox 360 Component/HDMI/VGA Question

[JayNYC]

I have a Sharp Aquos LC32GP1U 32" 1080p Monitor and I was wondering which connection is the best? The only 2 I'm hearing is VGA and Component when it comes down to the 3 choices. Is there a reason why HDMI isn't mentioned? I ask because it wasn't shipped with the original consoles. When I select 1920 x 1080 while I have the vga cable connected it says "Signal is not compatible with this input". is there something I'm missing?

 

[ClearM4]

Your HDTV only accepts a 1080p singal over component cables on input 1. Look in the manual, page 15 for more details.

HDMI is the best connection because it allows you to upscale DVDs and allows movie companies to protect there material with DRM. But VGA cables, Components cables, and HDMI all display similar signals. Nothing worth making a fuss over.

 

[Domingo]

HDMI's the best option for you, BUT it really only affects movies. If you TV will do component 1080p - you probably won't notice a difference. Make sure your TV doesn't do a lot of strange overscan or underscan with components, though. Mine cuts off the edges when doing 1080p via components.