from my link on pc via dvi:
"This worked just as you would expect.  Run it at 1920x1200 and the screen is pixel perfect for all modes.  Run it in 1280x1024, and it stretches wide in Full mode, scales with the proper aspect ratio in Aspect mode, and goes to perfect 1:1 mapping centered in the 1:1 mode.  (no pics, it just worked right) " 

what does it mean? the Aspect mode does the ratio thingy is it?

it will be stretch according to scale, or you can play it @ 1:1 and u will have surrounding black bars. Man I need to pick up another 241 for dual monitor this is the best lcd out there hehe

more importantly...why would u wanna run the ps3 @ 720p? I've always have mine @ 1080p

it will be stretch according to scale, or you can play it @ 1:1 and u will have surrounding black bars. Man I need to pick up another 241 for dual monitor this is the best lcd out there hehe

more importantly...why would u wanna run the ps3 @ 720p? I've always have mine @ 1080p

oh really?? my 22"inch DELL 1680x1050 has an ratio of 16:10 not 16:9. and its not stretched and doesnt hv black bars as i initially thought.

LCD these days are smart. 

and.. no point putting at 1080p cause like i hv always said in all LCD threats.. it doesnt freaking make any difference..
only applies at 40 inch and above.

and a note. only 24" and above has 1080p applicable for LCD monitors. so do wat u please.

oh really?? my 22"inch DELL 1680x1050 has an ratio of 16:10 not 16:9. and its not stretched and doesnt hv black bars as i initially thought.

LCD these days are smart. 

and.. no point putting at 1080p cause like i hv always said in all LCD threats.. it doesnt freaking make any difference..
only applies at 40 inch and above.

and a note. only 24" and above has 1080p applicable for LCD monitors. so do wat u please.

Tests of visual acuity to determine the resolution required of a television transmission system by the BBC's J.O. Drewery and R. Salmon determined that at 9 feet, a 50 inch screen at 720p's resolution will give you all the resolution you can see! At 9 feet, a 56 incher needs 1080i to avoid seeing the pixel structure. If you sit farther or closer, you may need more resolution.

I've read various articles debating the importance of the 1080p. I want to set the record straight once and for all: if you are serious about properly setting up your viewing room, you will definitely benefit from 1080p (and even 1440p.) Why? Because the 1080p resolution is the first to deliver enough detail to your eyeball when you are seated at the proper distance from the screen. But don't just take my word for it: read on for the proof.

There are a few obvious factors to being able to detect resolution differences: the resolution of the screen, the size of the screen, and the viewing distance. To be able to detect differences between resolutions, the screen must be large enough and you must sit close enough. So the question becomes "How do I know if need a higher resolution or not?". Here is your answer.

Based on the resolving ability of the human eye (with 20/20 vision it is possible to resolve 1/60th of a degree of an arc), it is possible to estimate when the differences between resolutions will become apparent. Using the Home Theater Calculator spreadsheet as a base, I created a chart showing, for any given screen size, how close you need to sit to be able to detect some or all of the benefits of a higher resolution screen. (Click the picture below for a larger version.)

Resolution vs. Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance Chart

What the chart shows is that, for a 50-inch screen, the benefits of 720p vs. 480p start to become apparent at viewing distances closer than 14.6 feet and become fully apparent at 9.8 feet. For the same screen size, the benefits of 1080p vs. 720p start to become apparent when closer than 9.8 feet and become full apparent at 6.5 feet. In my opinion, 6.5 feet is closer than most people will sit to their 50" plasma TV (even through the THX recommended viewing distance for a 50" screen is 5.6 ft). So, most consumers will not be able to see the full benefit of their 1080p TV.

However, front projectors and rear projection displays are a different story. They make it very easy to obtain large screen sizes. Plus, LCD and Plasma displays are constantly getting larger and less expensive. In my home, for example, I have a 123-inch screen and a projector with a 1280×720 resolution. For a 123-inch screen, the benefits of 720p vs. 480p starts to become apparent at viewing distances closer than 36 feet (14 feet behind my back wall) and become fully apparent at 24 feet (2 feet behind my back wall). For the same screen size, the benefits of 1080p vs. 720p start to become apparent when closer than 24 feet and become full apparent at 16 feet (just between the first and second row of seating in my theater). This means that people in the back row of my home theater would see some improvement if I purchased a 1080p projector and that people in the front row would notice a drastic improvement. (Note: the THX recommended max viewing distance for a 123" screen is 13.7 feet).

So, how close should you be sitting to your TV? Obviously, you need to look at your room and see what makes sense for how you will be using it. If you have a dedicated viewing room and can place seating anywhere you want, you can use this chart as a guideline. It's based on THX and SMPTE specifications for movie theaters; the details are available in the Home Theater Calculator spreadsheet.

Recommended Seating Distances and Resolution Benefits

Looking at this chart, it is apparent that 1080p is the lowest resolution to fall within the recommended seating distance range. Any resolution less than 1080p is not detailed enough if you are sitting the proper distance from the screen. For me and many people with large projection screens, 1080p is the minimum resolution you'd want.

In fact, you could probably even benefit from 1440p. If you haven't heard of 1440p, you will. Here's a link to some info on Audioholics.com. It is part of the HDMI 1.3 spec, along with 48-bit color depth, and will probably surface for the public in 2009 or so. You'll partially be able to see the benefits of 1440p at the THX Max Recommended viewing distance and the resolution benefits will be fully apparent if you are just a little closer. I've read of plans for resolutions reaching 2160p but I don't see any benefit; you'd have to sit too darn close to the screen to notice any improvement. If you sit too close, you can't see the far edges of the screen.

In conclusion: If you are a videophile with a properly setup viewing room, you should definitely be able to notice the resolution enhancement that 1080p brings. However, if you are an average consumer with a plasma on the far wall of your family room, you are not likely to be sitting close enough to notice any advantage. Check the chart above and use that to make your decision. Also, the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) states the the most important aspects of picture quality are (in order): 1) contrast ratio, 2) color saturation, 3) color accuracy, 4) resolution. Resolution is 4th on the list and plasma is generally superior to LCD in all of the other areas (but much more prone to reflections/glare.) So pick your display size, then measure your seating distance, and then use the charts above to figure out if you would benefit from the larger screen size.

thats what i thought. coz not all ps3 games are (correct if im wrong) 1080p rite ? so if the game runs on 720p, what would it look like?
is there such thing if i buy 22", running my ps3 on 1080p n the monitor scales it to 1680x1050??

ermmm.... i use a 24" lcd monitor. And i experience it myself, so i don't need to read any articles saying i won't see any difference coz i do see the difference myself.  For an LCDTV, then u'd definitely need a 40" to experience 1080p, although u can still see with a 37" lcdtv. But on an lcd monitor, since you're sitting closer, even a 24" is enough to see the difference. So don't claim otherwise unless you experience it yourself first.

I'm using DELL 24" LCD monitor for ps3. It is 16:10 aspect ratio as compared to LCD TV which is 16:9, thus it will be stretched slightly. But fortunately this LCD monitor has scaling options (primary reason me picking up this monitor), therefore I set it to maintain aspect ratio which results in small black bars on top and bottom of screen.

thn u're jus in a pure denial world .

If it used the correct AR, it will be 16:9 scaled to larger resolution when being fed with lower than the monitor's native resolution. You will still see black bars because monitors are 16:10 while the input is 16:9. If you don't see black bars, it has been stretched, end of story.