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TSlee82gx
post Sep 16 2009, 03:27 PM, updated 17y ago

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I need to ask, which full HD TV's support 1920x1080 through the VGA port?

I have some candidates that I want to buy but most are not able to support this:

Panasonic L37S10K / 42S10K (up to 1366x768)
Sharp LC-37A66M (no sure what is the max)
JVC LT-42Z49 (not sure)
Sony 4KLV-40S550A (not sure)
Samsung LN 40B530 / B550 (not sure)

Also, if I use HDMI from my PC output, is it for sure to support 1920x1080?

Reason I ask is I want to do windows gaming in FHD.

Appreciate your help.


TSlee82gx
post Sep 16 2009, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(ashburn98 @ Sep 16 2009, 05:58 PM)
Bro, Panny 42S10K definitely support 1920x1080 using HDMI. Check out my pics in the 42S10K thread.

Why you want to use VGA port?
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Main reason is my HTPC on HDMI is very unreliable.
Boot up no detect, everytime switch off TV need to re-plug the hdmi, sometimes lost connection for no reason.
But on VGA, the connection is rock stable.
Its not a suitable method for 24/7.
I'd avoid HDMI as much as I can.

QUOTE(kianwee @ Sep 16 2009, 07:09 PM)
Using big ass TV as PC monitor is a nono for me. The font is too small. It is just not right. Get yourself a ACD 24" or 30" for PC monitor.
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i'm sitting about 5-6 feet from the TV, its about right size fonts. The font size can be adjusted as well. I dont have money for another monitor....


So, all bro's, the list I made has no Full HD support over HDMI?
TSlee82gx
post Sep 17 2009, 05:40 PM

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I took about 3months to trouble shoot HDMI before I gave up.

I found the problem to be possibly due to:
1. HDCP (Content protection) on HDMI whereby frequent hot plugging sort of causes the display card to 'think' you are copying the content on the fly.
There is a whole bunch of expert discourse on this at hometheatershack.

2. Poor mechanical design of hdmi connection...it makes the connection not reliable and definitely not suitable for repeated hot plugging cycles.

3. Lousy drivers : ATI catalyst forums are FILLED with hdmi connectivity problems. They solve one problem create another.

4. Multi display friendliness on windows - I find XP is the worst, windows 7 is the best although after a while it also fails to detect the second display thru HDMI.

Add together is a something I dont wish to tackle...so i just went to VGA and problem solved.

I've decided to go with any Full HD TV and use 1366x768 for normal usage...if need to use 1920x1080 then will use HDMI but not for permanent.

 

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