I'm trying to work out if my standard computer lcd is high def. Since it is a monitor and not a stardard tv, is it high definition?\n\nWill this mean that when freeview starts broadcasting in high def (hopefully in 2012) my digital tv card will give me lovely hd broadcasts on my computer monitor?
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As long as your monitor can display 1280x720 (HDTV) or 1280x1080 (later, maybe on HD DVD and video games).  You might not see an exact match with your monitor, but if you can display more it will adjust downward.
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My only suggestion is to try PowerStrip to adjust the tv out settings from your video card:\n\nhttp://entechtaiwan.net/util/ps.shtm\n\nThis utility gives you complete control over your video output, from refresh rate to overscan.  Good luck!
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Not all LCD TV's are HD.  They will usually say whether or not they are HD in advertisements on @ the store.  One thing to look at is the resolution.  In the US, HD resolutions are typically 720p or 1080i.  720p has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, and 1080i is 1920x1080 pixels.  If the screen resolution is not that high (less than 1280x720), then it is NOT an HD monitor.\n\nIf you are going to get an Xbox360, then please get a true HD monitor/TV.  It will not be worth buying a 360 if you don't have an HD montior.
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the same symptoms appear if you have a 'PAL' (european or japanese) standard television and your laptop is set to output 'NTSC' standard images. this is the american standard and by default most tv out cards are set to it. \n\nCheck the settings and try changing them, this worked for me
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Video cards are for the graphics on your PC - so that you can get a better picture and improve the speed of your PC.\n\nA TV card enables you to receive television broadcasts and the TV stations must be tuned in for either aerial, digital or cable TV.\nUnless you have a really good PC with a really good video card, the digital TV can be a bit of a pain - stops starts, lines through it etc. however you can tune in the cable TV or aerial TV and it works quite well.
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Yea you are probably trying to pick up hdtv from a broadcast station that doesnt broadcast in hdtv format! Look on the net for your local tv stations and see if they broadcast over the air in hdtv.
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It sounds like what you are looking for is a High Definition LCD TV that you can also use as a computer monitor. \n\nIf this is correct, the Dell W2607C 26" LCD HDTV may be a good choice. Here's the link at the Dell Canada site:\n\nhttp://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/lcd_w2607c?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs#tabtop\n\nHowever, there is a limitation on the resolution when used with a computer. For best results you need to run the unit at its native resolution, 1366 x 768.\n\nThis is a relatively low res when compared to dedicated computer LCD monitor. Of course they don't have built-in tuners or remotes.\n\nHope this helps.
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OK Here I go...You hit a particular nerve with me.  I personally have a DVR box instead of just a cable box that records all shows that I want to watch and then I watch them on my schedule.  For ex: I never watch "LOST" on Weds I watch on Saturday when I'm not distracted (and quite possibly get scared) So I pay extra for the DVR but to me it's worth it. What I fear is going to be the new trend and it's already started is you're going to pay for cable, and then pay for TV shows per show to be able to watch them without commercials.  So if you don't have the DVR, but you get home from your shift, you can tune to a station that will repeat a show for you, with no ads for say 99 cents. Cable Co's are the last Monopoly that have yet to be dealt with; in most areas you're supposed to have a choice between two alternate methods of reception, but Satellite is one of the choices, so there really isn't free market for most cable subscribers. This really frosts me because then they bundle your internet/phone/TV/Cable/DVR/Cable box and tell you you're saving money.  But as you said, if you watch TV after 2:00 a.m. there is no TV; it sucks as bad as in the 80's
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The DVI is a purely raw signal. While HDTV is a clean up of the signal and progressive scan is for skips. There is also the fact of how big your T.V. is compared to you monitor. It might look better because it's smaller, so there is less pixel space to cover.
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Hi. What you need is a 3d graphics card that can support TV out. You can tell which supports which when you're buying it by checking on the box. Make sure you know that type of connector that your TV uses so that you can pick the right one. The most commonly used is serial connectors coz it's less expensive.\nChoosing the type of card would depend entirely on you, depending on what kind of PC/Laptop you have, and the specs.\nMake sure you know your system spec and compare it with the graphics card that you want to puchase
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just buy a video card with a TV Out.  they aren't expensive, but the quality isn't the best.  it'll have an S-Video out, but you can buy a converter cable.\n\nfor gaming, they work quite well.  for instance, i have some Star Wars flight sims, and the digital quality is great.  also, for dvds and other strictly digital media, the picture is nice.  the really small test might be a bit blurry, but there will be no problem making most of it out.
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Usually the CRT/LCD option on a laptop isn't regulated by windows though. hmm.. I'm pretty sure if your laptop has an S-Video out, it also has an SVGA out which you can just plug a normal monitor to it and use the CRT/LCD function on your laptop without problems.
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NTSC Pixel ratio is 720 x 480 or 720 x 486 Either one works fine. (Trust me, I'm having to do the same thing for a school project right now!) Good luck!
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Your monitor doesn't support a higher resolution than that. You need to get a monitor that supports the resolution you want. Windows will lock out modes that your monitor can't display even if your video card is capable.
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Never heard of a LTD Monitor.not in Google either, did you mean LCD monitor? if so it is a "Liquid Crystal Display"
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Might want to select a different Category to ask this question.  There are some TV/Computer genuses under a different category.
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Our reception did that on our monitor.  We figured out it was the video card.  The easiest way to find out if that is the problem is to connect another monitor (perhaps a friend's) to your computer.  If it looks the same, then you know it is the card.