not really, although I will use it with a all in wonder to watch analog
TV. I just want to make sure it will support HD if I want to output HD
from a cable box later on. And I want to make sure it will support all the
latest "standards" so I don't drop 8 bills only to discover that it is
dated this time next year. Although who knows what next month will bring,
let alone next year.
It currently looks like the 2407 doesn't support 1080i from DVI input, so
no, you won't be able to run HD from the DVI output of a cable box. However,
if the cable box supports HD output on the component outs, then you will be
able to do this. It will support HD from your computer output over DVI
perfectly, and will work with Vista, which requires the monitor to be
HDCP-compliant to play HD content from HD-DVD or BluRay discs.
If you're just feeding it from a computer, then it doesn't matter so
long as it supports HDCP--which it does. You'll be able to watch
HD-DVD/Blu-Ray HD content in Vista on it.
I know the media companies are making proprietary HD formats that won't
work with current monitors, but in general, will any computer monitor
handle HD from a cable box? I have a ATI AIW X800.... it does handle HD. I
am running it thought a couple of high end CRTs = Mitsubishi 2040u. They
don't support any kind of HD right?
The 2407 will "handle" HD output from your cable box just the same way your
CRTs do now--over analog only.
Outside of a laptop I haven't used a LCD. I am a long time multi monitor
user. Will I run into any problem if I run the LCD Dell as the primary
monitor and one of my CRT 2040u as the secondary monitor? Can I mix them
like this?
Yes, Windows doesn't care if the monitors are digital or analog. Are there
still people who only use one monitor? :)
So you think that the 2407WFP is a good value?
Yes, absolutely. You won't get a 24" WS panel for $800 anywhere else,
period. I absolutely love my 2405FPW, and the only thing I would replace it
with at this point is a 3007WFP. :)
Greg
