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08-23-2007, 06:09 PM
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So I was thinking of getting a nice flatscreen LCD monitor. The kicker is, primarily I want to run my Xbox with XBMC hooked up to it. Say I get something like this: Newegg.com - Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support 300 cd/m2 700:1 - Retail
Now that says it has dvi inputs. How would I work out hooking my Xbox up to that? For that model, it looks it would be easier to run standard VGA cables. So in that case, could I hook up VGA cables from my Xbox 1 to the monitor, or would I need some type of adapter?
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08-23-2007, 06:53 PM
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LS, there is no real advantage to using DVI for the xbox, because you would need to use a VGA to DVI adapter which still uses analog, so in short...use the VGA cables
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08-23-2007, 06:55 PM
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Okay thanks man. Can I hook the VGA cables straight from the Xbox 1 to the monitor?
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08-23-2007, 06:57 PM
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 thats from the pics of the acer model in ur first post so id say you should be able to hook the vga right in plus heres a great deal on an acer 22 inch model Acer® AL2216Wbd 22" Widescreen Digital/Analog LCD Monitor, Black at Office Depot. check the price in cart, not the price on that page
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08-23-2007, 07:17 PM
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Okay, thanks for the info. What I'm confused on is whether I need an adapter to connect the Xbox component cables into, then run them into the VGA. I'm 98% sure you do, I found this article. Xbox VGA HOWTO - Xbox-Linux
It mentions this thing: Neoya X2VGA 2 Home I think that's pointless for me, as XBMC can upscale stuff to HD on its own. I think what I need is a composite cable to VGA adapter. Someone please lemme know if I'm in the neighborhood here.
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08-23-2007, 07:59 PM
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yeah sorry for not being clear on that, i forgot that xbox uses composite....
you WILL need an adapter, or just search for a monitor that has composite, which to me seems like a better suggestion.
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08-23-2007, 08:41 PM
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Yeah that might work, the damn adapters are expensive. I may just save my money, not worried about it too much after doing a bit of searching tbh.
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08-23-2007, 10:34 PM
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Just as a side note, the contrast ratio really sucks 700:1. Not much of a true color there. I recommend something with 1000:1 or even 3000:1 contrast ratio.
Contrast ratio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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