Briefly, there are several flavors of HDTV: 720p, 1080i and 1080p (p=progressive scan, i=interlaced). The numbers refer to the vertical resolution. To display 720p HD video natively, a monitor would need a resolution of at least 1280x720, while 1080i or 1080p requires a 1920x1080 display. HDTV has a 16:9 aspect ratio. Most widescreen monitors are 16:10. Some TV displays (and possibly some monitors) can accept a higher input resolution than they can natively display, the picture is scaled down to match the display's native resolution. You should also ensure that the monitor is HDCP capable, meaning it can handle HDCP protected HD content. You should also check that the monitor's inputs suits your needs.

Hey, so does this monitor handle hd? http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4688 I looked, but didnt find hdcp on the specs. I see something that says hd-15, but dont know what it exactly means? Also, it shows as 16:10 so does that mean its not compatible or its perfect since hdtvs are 16:9? Thanks, Mike.

Hi, im not wanting to hookup a hdtv to it. I have an xbox 360 and I hooked it up via the vga hd cable. I played, but not sure if what I was seeing was hd gaming on the screen. So I was checking to see if that monitor that I just got was hd capable. Thanks, Mike.

What HD source are you considering? The 2007WFP does not have component inputs so you are limited to DVI and VGA. The native resolution is 1680x1050, so it cannot display 1080 HD at 1:1.

I have this monitor and use it for HDTV via an internal tuner card. I can watch either 720 or 1080 in full screen, but in each case the picture is scaled (up or down) by the software/drivers. The quality is still very good. If you are serious about HDTV you should probably consider the 2407WFP, as it will handle 1080 without scaling.

Both monitors have basic scaling functionality via the OSD, but there have been issues with it nor working properly with games consoles for example. If this is likely to be an issue for you, do a forum search here or at ard|Forum for more info.

HD-15 just refers to the 15 pin VGA connector. In this case it stands for High Density.

The difference in aspect ratio is not a problem. With 16:9 content you just get narrow black bars above and below the picture.

From what I've read (not a gamer) most games are 720p, so if you are viewing a full screen image it would be scaled to 1680x945 by the 360. What output resolution are you using?

Hey, I think resolution was set to 1280x1024 because thats what it was on the xbox interface settings also, but thanks for letting me know now about hd monitors. Now I will check for monitors now on with hdcp. Thanks, Mike.

that would be the wrong res for the monitor, it should be 1680x1050.

Hey, what do you mean its wrong setting for when playing the xbox 360 on the monitor or when just on the computer? 1680x1050 compares to what in hdtv 1081 or 720? Unless im missing the point here with something wrong im saying. I dont know much so let me know. Thanks, Mike.

I don't understand why you would choose 1280x1024 - it is 5:4 aspect ratio. I got the impression from this page that you select the screen resolution in the Console Settings. I don't have a 360 so I'm getting out of my depth here - you should try to get some advice from other 360 owners.

Hey, I dont know much about ratio like 16:9 or some else, but I will investigate more into this on the xbox website. Thanks for the help! Thanks, Mike.

Message Edited by IntelUser on 04-27-2007 07:36 AM