Well, I have to jump in here on this one, which is not something I would normally do.
The manual states that the HDMI Video Display capabilities are: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 480i, 576i, 1080i. The VGA maximum resolution is 1600x900.
Just because a monitor or television will accept a given resolution does not mean it will ACCEPTABLY display it at that resolution. If a flat panel screen has 1600x900 pixels, which this one does, that is ALL it has, and not a pixel more. Similarly a large number of HDTV's are 1280x720 pixels and they too will accept a 1080 signal, but it will be downsized, as would be the case with the monitor in question via HDMI. It cannot display the incoming 1920x1080 signal natively simply because it does not have that many pixels. It must therefore scale the picture, and in most cases, except with high end televisons/monitors, this results in a VERY noticeable loss of picture quality, which WILL happen with this particular monitor and any like it. If you are truly interested in watching Blu-ray disks and other 1080 material (e.g., broadcasts, cable, etc.), or viewing anything in higher resolution on your computer (games, pictures, etc.), then by all means, get a "Full HD" monitor (1920x1080). I'm no computer expert (well, to some people I am), but I am an audiovisual professional and on occasion, I produce high definition video and get paid quite well for it. I can assure you my answer is the correct one.
Well, I have to jump in here on this one, which is not something I would normally do.
[quote user="DELL-Chris M"]
The manual states that the HDMI Video Display capabilities are: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 480i, 576i, 1080i. The VGA maximum resolution is 1600x900.
Just because a monitor or television will accept a given resolution does not mean it will ACCEPTABLY display it at that resolution. If a flat panel screen has 1600x900 pixels, which this one does, that is ALL it has, and not a pixel more. Similarly a large number of HDTV's are 1280x720 pixels and they too will accept a 1080 signal, but it will be downsized, as would be the case with the monitor in question via HDMI. It cannot display the incoming 1920x1080 signal natively simply because it does not have that many pixels. It must therefore scale the picture, and in most cases, except with high end televisons/monitors, this results in a VERY noticeable loss of picture quality, which WILL happen with this particular monitor and any like it. If you are truly interested in watching Blu-ray disks and other 1080 material (e.g., broadcasts, cable, etc.), or viewing anything in higher resolution on your computer (games, pictures, etc.), then by all means, get a "Full HD" monitor (1920x1080). I'm no computer expert (well, to some people I am), but I am an audiovisual professional and on occasion, I produce high definition video and get paid quite well for it. I can assure you my answer is the correct one.
[/quote]Thank you for answering my question,I knew I could get the real answers here!
You're welcome. My only other suggestion would be that you go to a couple of stores like Best Buy or Costco, etc. and look at different monitors yourself. They vary a lot and, as is the case with keyboards, mice, etc., you'll be glad you checked it out in person before buying. I believe both stores I mentioned carry Dell monitors if you want to stick with them.
I took your advice and cacelled the order for the XPS 8000 and ordered the Full HD 22 inch monitor . It was gonna be the 20inch as I stated earlier,but the more I thought of what you said,you were right I am sure, so, I went ahead and ordered the Full HD 1080 monitor. Thank you for the reply as I seen to trust what you said even though I don't know you from Adam,Thanks again........
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December 5th, 2009 22:00
The manual states that the HDMI Video Display capabilities are: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 480i, 576i, 1080i. The VGA maximum resolution is 1600x900.
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December 6th, 2009 05:00
Well, I have to jump in here on this one, which is not something I would normally do.
Just because a monitor or television will accept a given resolution does not mean it will ACCEPTABLY display it at that resolution. If a flat panel screen has 1600x900 pixels, which this one does, that is ALL it has, and not a pixel more. Similarly a large number of HDTV's are 1280x720 pixels and they too will accept a 1080 signal, but it will be downsized, as would be the case with the monitor in question via HDMI. It cannot display the incoming 1920x1080 signal natively simply because it does not have that many pixels. It must therefore scale the picture, and in most cases, except with high end televisons/monitors, this results in a VERY noticeable loss of picture quality, which WILL happen with this particular monitor and any like it. If you are truly interested in watching Blu-ray disks and other 1080 material (e.g., broadcasts, cable, etc.), or viewing anything in higher resolution on your computer (games, pictures, etc.), then by all means, get a "Full HD" monitor (1920x1080). I'm no computer expert (well, to some people I am), but I am an audiovisual professional and on occasion, I produce high definition video and get paid quite well for it. I can assure you my answer is the correct one.
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December 8th, 2009 06:00
Just because a monitor or television will accept a given resolution does not mean it will ACCEPTABLY display it at that resolution. If a flat panel screen has 1600x900 pixels, which this one does, that is ALL it has, and not a pixel more. Similarly a large number of HDTV's are 1280x720 pixels and they too will accept a 1080 signal, but it will be downsized, as would be the case with the monitor in question via HDMI. It cannot display the incoming 1920x1080 signal natively simply because it does not have that many pixels. It must therefore scale the picture, and in most cases, except with high end televisons/monitors, this results in a VERY noticeable loss of picture quality, which WILL happen with this particular monitor and any like it. If you are truly interested in watching Blu-ray disks and other 1080 material (e.g., broadcasts, cable, etc.), or viewing anything in higher resolution on your computer (games, pictures, etc.), then by all means, get a "Full HD" monitor (1920x1080). I'm no computer expert (well, to some people I am), but I am an audiovisual professional and on occasion, I produce high definition video and get paid quite well for it. I can assure you my answer is the correct one.
[/quote]Thank you for answering my question,I knew I could get the real answers here!Xav8tor
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December 8th, 2009 08:00
You're welcome. My only other suggestion would be that you go to a couple of stores like Best Buy or Costco, etc. and look at different monitors yourself. They vary a lot and, as is the case with keyboards, mice, etc., you'll be glad you checked it out in person before buying. I believe both stores I mentioned carry Dell monitors if you want to stick with them.
dayton5959
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December 14th, 2009 06:00
I took your advice and cacelled the order for the XPS 8000 and ordered the Full HD 22 inch monitor . It was gonna be the 20inch as I stated earlier,but the more I thought of what you said,you were right I am sure, so, I went ahead and ordered the Full HD 1080 monitor. Thank you for the reply as I seen to trust what you said even though I don't know you from Adam,Thanks again........