component on vga monitor

[zip86]

Hi, I'm looking for a monitor/hdtv hybrid. I've seen many monitors with component inputs that are "hd ready" but none of them seem to have 480i/p, 720p, or 1080i. Like this one. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=S203-1734&sourceid=qIZmQ-I8egvgAcC5@XUO&siteid=0029407737&CMP=AFC-AFFIL
I was wondering what this mean. Can these monitors only do 480i with 240 lines? Am I better off getting a hdtv that has a vga input like these?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16889102008R
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202043867&adid=17662

This monitor will be used to connect to my computer, play ps2 (with component connection) and in the future, xbox360 or ps3. So which will serve my purpose the best?

[Stuey]

What will be the pirmary use of the monitor? Computer or console?

Also, what's your budget?

[zip86]

Probably more as a TV since I have a monitor and will only use the new one as an extention monitor.

As for a budget, somewhere between 300-500. Pretty tight for a hdtv but I dont mind it being small.

[Xayd]

well there are LCDs with component inputs in that range, dell 2405FPW, can probably be had for 500-600ish if you watch the online coupons and wait for a good one to come up.

the catch is you need one that'll go up that high in resolution. 1080i is 1920x1080, so that cuts out alot of lower end monitors that are only 1280x1024 or even the smaller widescreen LCDs that are 1650 horizontally.

[zip86]

This new monitor is going to be mostly used as a TV for playing PS2, and later, Xbox360 or PS3. So, a dell ultrasharp should be fine in handling these tasks without problems. I have worries about the response time and simply the compatibility of the monitor and the consoles. Would something like this work? http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=20053YR&c=us&l=en&cs=04&ACD=qIrKQ-cD-nxVAm@ctaq7&AID=0040869045

[Stuey]

You're going to want a monitor with component input such as this Samsung (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001073) or this Gateway. (http://www.gateway.com/programs/lcd/?cmpid=index*home*products*21lcd*programs/lcd/index~~shtml)

I don't think the dell you listed ahs component inputs. The Dell 2405 has the component inputs. You're going to have to buy hi-def dongles for the consoles you plan to use. The Samsung also has a tuner, which adds to the cost.

[zip86]

Alright, I've come to two choices.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202043867&adid=17662

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=S203-1734&sourceid=qIZmQ-I8egvgAcC5@XUO&siteid=0029407737&CMP=AFC-AFFIL

Just give me a vote on which one I should go for.

[Stuey]

I'd go for that viewsonic.

2nd reason: Tiger Direct doesn't have a good reputation.

1st reason: 20">17"

In case you want more options, here's something that's in between. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116373)

[zip86]

how bad will 25m response time be on a gaming monitor?

[jfk]

For a gaming computer, it is recommended that you keep response time under 16ms to reduce ghosting of the image. Newegg has a weekend sale on the Sceptre 20" Naga model which might meet your needs nicely. It is under $400 and has a pretty nice rebate to add to it. I think the final price after rebate is around $350.

[zip86]

this won't be a pc gaming monitor since i already have a good lcd pc monitor. But will 25m be a problem with ghosting playing ps2 on 480i and ps3 on 720p?

[zip86]

I did my own research and found this:

"In the TV market, common response times are 8ms, 16ms, 20ms and beyond. On this scale, 8ms would be the best response time. While many LCD screens under 26" are rarely affected by slow response times, screens 30" and larger are not as fortunate. In my opinion, flat panel LCD screens larger than 30" have a difficult time displaying moving images with clarity.Therefore, I would be wary of anything larger than 30" with a response time above 16ms." (Matthew Torres, About.com)