Had second thoughts about opening this thread. But anyways.. You are most welcomed to refer me to another site, thread, etc. just help me out

First of all, I am new to the Xbox 360 gaming scene.

Second of all, I have not received my Xbox 360 Elite from Gamers Hideout. It seems they called me when they had stock but I didn't pickup the phone, hence they put me on the next waiting list batch; due in January 08.

Third of all, I am looking for an LCD display for my Xbox 360. I have a Dell 19" display that supports upto 1280x1024. Non-widescreen. The problem is, I want something that supports upto 1920x1080.

I have the Dell 2707WFP on my mind... RM2,999 . But that's fine, if I can pay my dad instalment every 12 months since I'm buying the console with my hard-earned student money.
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/c...dhs1&l=en&s=dhs

Fourth of all, what does this mean?
Analog, DVI-D (Digital) with HDCP, S-Video, Composite, Component, Integrated 9-in-2 media card reader/slots, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports, Kensington security port.
Does it have HDMI (for use with the Xbox 360 Elite) ?

Or any other LCD display that you could recommend me? Budget, well, err...just let me know what you think I should get.
Or just stick with my 19" display?

Help me out while I still have time.

This post has been edited by Xbox 360: Dec 11 2007, 06:49 PM

2999 guess if I'm u.. i got 32" LCD 720p

btw y u wanan get 1020p?

IMO u shd save up just use ur current LCD

I have Dell E228WFP and it has DVI-D(HDCP) .that means u can plug in HDMI(for Elite and new Premium console) to ur monitor using DVI to HDMI (u can get it from lowyat or order from play-asia)adapter...
-currently i just use VGA cable, so no hassle

anyway good luck to you..

saw philip lcd tv 40" fully hd around 6.9k hehehehe... so cheap these day...

RM6,900 huh... hmm...
Definitely not for me.

Perhaps RM3,200 and below... so the typical PC LCD displays should do the trick

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Added on December 7, 2007, 9:16 pmWhy I want to get 1020p ? It's 1080p (1920x1080 resolution). Games like... (checks)... err... Halo 3 and Pro Street support 1080p. What a waste to play it on 1280x720 resolution (720p)...




This post has been edited by Xbox 360: Dec 7 2007, 09:16 PM

i didnt see any difference on the elite even using HDMI or VGA on a same screen...btw if u try getting that 27" dell, Get on PC fair..cheaper..

correct me if I'm wrong

not much game goes up to 1080p..

and halo 3 not 1080p

seriously i prefer bigger LCD TV hmmm 32"? and some good speakers

but it's ur moo man...

This post has been edited by DarkSaviour: Dec 7 2007, 09:30 PM

Really? Do you know any sort of price I am to expect? RM2800 perhaps? On the Dell website, they're having a PC Fair promotion until 10 December on the 27" display.

I heard going HDMI to DVI (digital to digital) gives no loss of quality.
But HDMI to VGA (digital to analog) will result in loss of quality. Not noticeable, but yeah, it exists to the sharp eyes.

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Added on December 7, 2007, 9:34 pmNoticed you just edited . Anyway, behind the box of my "un-opened" and "purchased just hours ago" Halo 3 and NFS Pro Street, it states 480p, 720p and 1080p.
That's 640x480, 1280x720 and (the one I want) 1920x1080 resolutions.

If no games support 1080p, why would the Xbox 360 Elite support 1080p? I am not too sure, its on the game box though...

This post has been edited by Xbox 360: Dec 7 2007, 09:34 PM

did u check out dell's 24" entry flat panel, that's around 1.5k, supports VGA and DVI only... i dont know whether it support 1:1 pixel mapping or not...

*edit: it's rm1,259 today, goto www.dell.com.my

This post has been edited by hikaru_x: Dec 7 2007, 09:37 PM

Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Just checked. It does support 1920x1200, that supports 1080p. But its non-UltraSharp... I know what it is like to have no UltraSharp...

Interface is Analog, DVI-D (Digital) with HDCP

And yeah its RM1,259. Fits the bill. If I do get this, I might be able to squeeze in GTA4 next year...

This post has been edited by Xbox 360: Dec 7 2007, 09:39 PM

im using a non-ultrasharp 20" dell monitor... and no, it doesn't kill me... can't have everything when ur on a budget

I own a Dell PC, one with ultrasharp, another without (now using for my dad's PC). The difference in color production, sharpness and contrast is quite big. If I were to get a Dell display for my Xbox 360, it would definitely be UltraSharp... if its Dell..

What is the maximum reso of your display?

Checkout this dude... 2407 WFP (not 2707 WFP)


This post has been edited by Xbox 360: Dec 7 2007, 09:49 PM

im using the entry 20", 1680x1050, used to play my 360 on it. i know got difference, i've seen them side by side (most obvious is the black level)... i buy alot of dell LCDs for the engineering dept (CAD) in where i used to work... many people would disagree with me on this: i can neglect the differences between ultra-sharp & non-u.sharp coz the difference is like rm1000, which i would rather spend on something else if im on a tight budget

1680x1050... hmm... I really really want 1920x1080... Guess the 24" Dell is the lowest I can get that supports that resolution.

Yeah, the difference is nearly RM1k but I think its worth it when you're a gamer. But it isn't worth it when you're on a budget, good point. But its fine as long as its below RM3k...

can i masuk campur and ask what's the CHEAPEST hdtv around? i don't really want a super-big size one, cos i only want to play it in my room (which is quite small) i just want an HD enabled tv for my precious little 360, that's all.

Either you get a 22 " or 24 "

Your still a student.

For me I'm using 22" which im using vga cable with 720p which is good eenough.

The cheapest way.

student's budget?

can get a BenQ FP94VW. around RM700, supports VGA, DVI and HDMI. native resolution is 1440*900 but 1080p signal is accepted.

Well, if you can stretch your budget just a bit, Benq has been selling 24" LCD monitors that are 1080P ready for a while now. They always rotate their model, so prices will vary. I bought my Benq FP241VW from Lowyat for RM2198 not too long ago. Still within your budget at least. I think Viewnet is still selling this same model. Look up the specs here :

http://benq.com/products/LCD/?product=997&page=features

sorry for being such a noob, but what's DVI? RM700 sounds really good though.

and can i achieve HD quality by just plugging in the boxed component cables into an HDTV and just switching the cables to HD setting? or do i have to buy a special HD cables?

btw, my budget should be around 1000+, definitely not more than 2000. even 1500 for me is quite stretching it.

Since you're willing to pay RM3K, might as well go with HDTV.