Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
She has also proven herself a remarkable literary critic. If a book is good, she'll spare it, but if it sucks, she'll barf on it and/or scratch the cover. She has been 100% accurate so far. Cats are like that. You should read the Cat Who series. :-) Matt Rhinesmith Sent from my iPod touch iPod touch 3rd Generation Serenity 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU 256 MB RAM 32 GB Flash iOS 4.1 greenpois0n Jailbroken -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Nov 10, 11:31 pm, Matt Rhinesmith platni...@gmail.com wrote: Cats are like that. You should read the Cat Who series. :-) Matt, Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check them out. Hopefully she'll like them! Best, F P.S. How do you like your Touch? I have the same model, and love it. I'm a little tempted by the new one, though... -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
I have an iPhone, and I got it because my old phone was terrible, it couldn't keep up with 30-second calls, and it was the LG Vu. My iPod nano 3G is getting older by the day, and I have had this for 2.5 years. So I thought about getting an iPod touch and a new phone, and found out I got a discount for a new phone so I got an iPhone, and here is where I am. I got the 3Gs only because I didn't want the delicate iPhone 4 with me. One drop and KABOOM! The 3Gs is much more durable, but I still got a case for it. On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: On Nov 10, 11:31 pm, Matt Rhinesmith platni...@gmail.com wrote: Cats are like that. You should read the Cat Who series. :-) Matt, Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check them out. Hopefully she'll like them! Best, F P.S. How do you like your Touch? I have the same model, and love it. I'm a little tempted by the new one, though... -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Nov 10, 2:22 am, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: A curious update. I finally got both the HDMI cable and the mini-DVI to HDMI adapter. The iMac detects them, detects the monitor, detects different HD modes (1080i, 1080p, and so forth), but does not show any image on the Asus monitor. It stays pitch black. It's still working fine with DVI input, though. Yet another update, and a happier one. My cat started fiddling with the Asus' controls, and remembered that I had manually set it up for DVI input. So he set in turn it up for HDMI, and --voila! It's dazzlingly working on 1080p. (It's literally dazzling --so bright, it almost hurts my eyes.) My cat is a very happy camper, and even promised me some lunch money. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: On Oct 19, 12:31 pm, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: They say curiosity killed the cat. So, anyway, my cat Leo bought me a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter, and my cat Ayesha bought me an HDMI cable -- all for less than $6. (My cats are very frugal. They barely give me any lunch money.) We'll wait and see, and either them or I will report back. A curious update. I finally got both the HDMI cable and the mini-DVI to HDMI adapter. The iMac detects them, detects the monitor, detects different HD modes (1080i, 1080p, and so forth), but does not show any image on the Asus monitor. It stays pitch black. It's still working fine with DVI input, though. Needless to say, my cat is very disappointed... Cats are usually so very good at cleaning things like cable ends ans dirty ports. Huh, go figure. -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluxstreamcommunication/ http://www.youtube.com/fluxstringer http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://remnantsofthestorm.blogspot.com http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Nov 10, 2:29 am, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio fluxstrin...@gmail.com wrote: Cats are usually so very good at cleaning things like cable ends ans dirty ports. And destroying my shoes --Ayesha barfs inside them and them scratches them to death. I have had to lock them up, and leave an old pair out for her to play with. She has also proven herself a remarkable literary critic. If a book is good, she'll spare it, but if it sucks, she'll barf on it and/or scratch the cover. She has been 100% accurate so far. Returning to HDMI vs. DVI, I am under the impression that HDMI looks a little juicier and more nitid than DVI, but it could be just me. For what it's worth, Leo agrees with me. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Oct 19, 12:31 pm, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: They say curiosity killed the cat. So, anyway, my cat Leo bought me a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter, and my cat Ayesha bought me an HDMI cable -- all for less than $6. (My cats are very frugal. They barely give me any lunch money.) We'll wait and see, and either them or I will report back. A curious update. I finally got both the HDMI cable and the mini-DVI to HDMI adapter. The iMac detects them, detects the monitor, detects different HD modes (1080i, 1080p, and so forth), but does not show any image on the Asus monitor. It stays pitch black. It's still working fine with DVI input, though. Needless to say, my cat is very disappointed... F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On 2010/10/19 06:53, Joshua Juran so eloquently wrote: On Oct 13, 2010, at 2:26 PM, Tina K. wrote: On a side note, digital cables are digital cables. Don't let anyone sell you a $50 HDMI cable claiming better picture or sound. No, for that you need to buy a $500 cable. :-) Ohm… ohm… ohm… :-p Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2, 1.25 GHz G4, 2 GB RAM, GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64 MB DDR Power Mac June 04, 2 GHz G5 DP, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256 MB PowerBook G4 15 Hi-Res DL-SD, 1.67 GHz G4, Radeon 9700 128 MB DDR -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
Let's all chant the electrical mantra. OHM ! Oh God, LOL. You do have a point though. Matt Rhinesmith Sent from my iPod touch iPod touch 3rd Generation Serenity 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU 256 MB RAM 32 GB Flash iOS 4.1 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
Ugh, you're just extending it. This is true for ANALOG cables only. If I hear this again, I swear I'm going to get a bunch of CAT5 and make a DVI cable out of it, just to prove a point. Matt Rhinesmith Sent from my iPod touch iPod touch 3rd Generation Serenity 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU 256 MB RAM 32 GB Flash iOS 4.1 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio fluxstrin...@gmail.com wrote: Let's all chant the electrical mantra. OHM ! I couldn't resist -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluxstreamcommunication/ http://www.youtube.com/fluxstringer http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://remnantsofthestorm.blogspot.com http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluxstreamcommunication/ http://www.youtube.com/fluxstringer http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://remnantsofthestorm.blogspot.com http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Oct 19, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: Or the $13,000 indistinguishable-from-coat-hanger wire cables, green markers for youe cd's and $450 wooden knobs... 8-) See here for an amusing list of bogus audiophile items: http://web.archive.org/web/20080110131210/www.ilikejam.org/blog/audio/audiophile.html We're lucky, aside from 'F.A.Porsche' designed hard drives (REALLY, LaCie?) this kind of nonsense hasn't taken root in the Mac world, aside from $2k tube-based amps for iPods. And real-world explanation of HDMI cables: http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/hdmi-cable-speed And a real-world source for same: http://monoprice.com; $3 for a 6-ft HDMI cable...Monoprice rocks for all sorts of AV and computer cables and other gear. I got my HDTV wall mount from them for $20 that Costco wanted $75 for, and local AV shops wanted $100+ for. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Oct 19, 2010, at 11:02 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Oct 19, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: Or the $13,000 indistinguishable-from-coat-hanger wire cables, green markers for youe cd's and $450 wooden knobs... 8-) See here for an amusing list of bogus audiophile items: http://web.archive.org/web/20080110131210/www.ilikejam.org/blog/audio/audiophile.html We're lucky, aside from 'F.A.Porsche' designed hard drives (REALLY, LaCie?) this kind of nonsense hasn't taken root in the Mac world, aside from $2k tube-based amps for iPods. And real-world explanation of HDMI cables: http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/hdmi-cable-speed And a real-world source for same: http://monoprice.com; $3 for a 6- ft HDMI cable...Monoprice rocks for all sorts of AV and computer cables and other gear. I got my HDTV wall mount from them for $20 that Costco wanted $75 for, and local AV shops wanted $100+ for. -- Monoprice not rated quite as high as others, but very good price. http://hdmi-cables-review.toptenreviews.com/ Gary -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On 2010/10/13 15:25, Ashgrove so eloquently wrote: My iMac has an ATI Radeon X1600 with 128Mb of VRAM, with a Mini-DVI port. I have both a VGA adapter and a DVI adapter (which is the one I'm using), so I was wondering if there would be any advantage to get an HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable. On a side note, digital cables are digital cables. Don't let anyone sell you a $50 HDMI cable claiming better picture or sound. The only thing it will improve is the sales person's bank balance. Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2, 1.25 GHz G4, 2 GB RAM, GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64 MB DDR Power Mac June 04, 2 GHz G5 DP, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256 MB PowerBook G4 15 Hi-Res DL-SD, 1.67 GHz G4, Radeon 9700 128 MB DDR -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
Actually, there are better and worse cables. Quality does depend on the materials used, the guage of the wires, and ways to make the cable less noisy, with less data loss. Although, I do agree, there is quite a bit of hyping up a good cable. -Elliott On Oct 13, 2010, at 2:26 PM, Tina K. wrote: On a side note, digital cables are digital cables. Don't let anyone sell you a $50 HDMI cable claiming better picture or sound. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
I was lucky enough to score a 24 VH242H Asus display to use as an external with my Core 2 Duo 2Ghz iMac. The monitor has DVI, VGA, and HDMI input. I'm afraid I am going to sound like a total idiot, but could anybody kindly explain to me which connection would give me the best quality image, and why? Right now, I am using it with DVI with its 1920x1080 native resolution. It is 1080p capable, and a beauty. TIA, Felix -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
VGA is analog, so not your best choice. DVI and HDMI are both digital. Both will give you a great signal. I don't think there's any difference in quality between them. HDMI is used for HD TV's because it also carries high-quality sound. -Elliott On Oct 13, 2010, at 9:16 AM, Ashgrove wrote: could anybody kindly explain to me which connection would give me the best quality image, and why? -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 4:16 PM, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: I was lucky enough to score a 24 VH242H Asus display to use as an external with my Core 2 Duo 2Ghz iMac. The monitor has DVI, VGA, and HDMI input. I'm afraid I am going to sound like a total idiot, but could anybody kindly explain to me which connection would give me the best quality image, and why? Right now, I am using it with DVI with its 1920x1080 native resolution. It is 1080p capable, and a beauty. This made me curious so I looked these up on WikiP. It appears that a dual DVI connection will support a bigger display of 2560x1600. However the HDMI has a wider bandwidth of 10.2 Gbps and 340 MHz. The DVI signal is shown as 3.96 Mbps or 7.92 Mbps ith a dual connection. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface For your purpose either should do well. Perhaps high speed video cards for gamers would use the HDMI bandwidth to advantage. It might take an electrical engineer to wade through all of the signaling options and feedback circuitry available with either and to explain their use and advantages for various display purposes. -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluxstreamcommunication/ http://www.youtube.com/fluxstringer http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://remnantsofthestorm.blogspot.com http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
Excellent feedback! Thanks! I actually checked those resources first, but it was a case of TMI for a very specific question. So I gather that DVI and HDMI should be roughly equivalent in my case, with a possible edge from using faster HDMI. Is that right? My iMac has an ATI Radeon X1600 with 128Mb of VRAM, with a Mini-DVI port. I have both a VGA adapter and a DVI adapter (which is the one I'm using), so I was wondering if there would be any advantage to get an HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: DVI, VGA, or HDMI?
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent feedback! Thanks! I actually checked those resources first, but it was a case of TMI for a very specific question. So I gather that DVI and HDMI should be roughly equivalent in my case, with a possible edge from using faster HDMI. Is that right? My iMac has an ATI Radeon X1600 with 128Mb of VRAM, with a Mini-DVI port. I have both a VGA adapter and a DVI adapter (which is the one I'm using), so I was wondering if there would be any advantage to get an HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable. _ I think Harbor Freight has cheap HDMI cables.. But for that card and set up DVI should be fine. -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluxstreamcommunication/ http://www.youtube.com/fluxstringer http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://remnantsofthestorm.blogspot.com http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
