Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

[Guest Jim]

Dear Group,

 

I can't find a technical monitor group, and many of you are at the

cutting edge of compuer hardware as well as software.

 

I am seeking an HDCP compliant 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600

Monitor to enable me to run Blu-ray on my computer as well as to have

higher resolution and greater size in Windows Ultimate 64-bit.

 

I just spoke with HP regarding their LP 3065, and I couldn't find

anybody who knew anything. I have never liked HP much, and I am sure

they just rebrand their monitors anyway. Samsung, whom I like, does

no seem to have an affordable HDCP compliant monitor in that size and

resolution.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thank you!

 

Jim

[Guest Bobby Johnson]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

The best thing to do is to do some research on the web. You

should find links to various web sites with opinions on

specific monitors capabilities and how well they live up to

their claims.

 

 

 

Jim wrote:

> Dear Group,

>

> I can't find a technical monitor group, and many of you are at the

> cutting edge of compuer hardware as well as software.

>

> I am seeking an HDCP compliant 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600

> Monitor to enable me to run Blu-ray on my computer as well as to have

> higher resolution and greater size in Windows Ultimate 64-bit.

>

> I just spoke with HP regarding their LP 3065, and I couldn't find

> anybody who knew anything. I have never liked HP much, and I am sure

> they just rebrand their monitors anyway. Samsung, whom I like, does

> no seem to have an affordable HDCP compliant monitor in that size and

> resolution.

>

> Any suggestions?

>

> Thank you!

>

> Jim

[Guest Jim]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

On May 8, 2:47 pm, Bobby Johnson <rjohn...@aol.NOSPAM.com> wrote:

> The best thing to do is to do some research on the web.  You

> should find links to various web sites with opinions on

> specific monitors capabilities and how well they live up to

> their claims.

 

Bobby,

 

I've been doing that. So far the HP is the only one which supports

HDCP, but it has a 12 ms access time. I guess there really isn't

anything out there yet.

 

Jim

[Guest Bobby Johnson]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

I just found three more using Google and searching for 'all

these words: 30 inch LCD Dual-Link DVI-D HDCP

 

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/gateway-xhd3000-30-inch-lcd

 

Gateway's new XHD3000 30-inch LCD display combines the power

of an ultra high-resolution PC monitor (2650 x 1600) with an

HQV Realta-equipped display that can handle anything from

that new HD-DVD player or your HD satellite system. Gateway

has taken out all the stops with a display that is flexible,

high-performance, Response Time: 6ms

 

http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Dell%5FUltraSharp%5F3008WFP%5F30inch%5FLCD%5FWith%5FDisplayPort/

 

Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP 30-inch LCD With DisplayPort

Response Time

8 ms (grey-to-grey)

Brightness 370 cd/m2

Resolution 2560x1600 (max)

Pixel Pitch (Dot Pitch) 0.2505 mm

Ports Analog, DVI-D (dual link) with HDCP x2, S-Video,

Composite, Component, HDMI, DisplayPort

 

http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/03/07/12m-monitor/

 

 

Jim wrote:

> On May 8, 2:47 pm, Bobby Johnson <rjohn...@aol.NOSPAM.com> wrote:

>

>> The best thing to do is to do some research on the web. You

>> should find links to various web sites with opinions on

>> specific monitors capabilities and how well they live up to

>> their claims.

>

> Bobby,

>

> I've been doing that. So far the HP is the only one which supports

> HDCP, but it has a 12 ms access time. I guess there really isn't

> anything out there yet.

>

> Jim

[Guest Jim]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

On May 10, 10:16 am, Bobby Johnson <rjohn...@aol.NOSPAM.com> wrote:

> I just found three more using Google and searching for 'all

> these words:    30 inch LCD Dual-Link DVI-D HDCP

>

> http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/gateway-xh...

>

> Gateway's new XHD3000 30-inch LCD display combines the power

> of an ultra high-resolution PC monitor (2650 x 1600) with an

> HQV Realta-equipped display that can handle anything from

> that new HD-DVD player or your HD satellite system. Gateway

> has taken out all the stops with a display that is flexible,

> high-performance, Response Time:  6ms

 

Bobby,

 

Thank for your help.

 

However, according to NewEgg.com, the Gateway does not support HDCP,

so it will not play Blu-ray. It does, however, have a *much* faster

responce time--twice as fast--as the HP.

 

 

> http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Dell%5FUltraSharp%5F3008WFP%5F30i...

>

> Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP 30-inch LCD With DisplayPort

> Response Time  

> 8 ms (grey-to-grey)

> Brightness      370 cd/m2

> Resolution      2560x1600 (max)

> Pixel Pitch (Dot Pitch)         0.2505 mm

> Ports Analog, DVI-D (dual link) with HDCP x2, S-Video,

> Composite, Component, HDMI, DisplayPort

 

The Dell *does* support HDCP, but it is back to a slower response time

and a poorer contrast ratio.

>

> http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/03/07/12m-monitor/

 

Maybe the monitor I am looking for does not exist yet. I want a 6 ms

response time or so, a contrast ratio of more than 1000:1 (the Dell is

3:000-1), and HDCP support. Surely somebody will be making a monitor

which meets or exceeds these criteria soon.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Jim

[Guest Jim]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

On May 10, 10:16 am, Bobby Johnson <rjohn...@aol.NOSPAM.com> wrote:

>

> http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Dell%5FUltraSharp%5F3008WFP%5F30i...

>

> Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP 30-inch LCD With DisplayPort

> Response Time  

> 8 ms (grey-to-grey)

> Brightness      370 cd/m2

> Resolution      2560x1600 (max)

> Pixel Pitch (Dot Pitch)         0.2505 mm

> Ports Analog, DVI-D (dual link) with HDCP x2, S-Video,

> Composite, Component, HDMI, DisplayPort

>

> http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/03/07/12m-monitor/

 

Bobby,

 

Please ignore the post below. The Dell UltraSharp 3308WFP *does* meet

all of my criteria *better than the HP did. I think that is the

monitor to want.

 

Thank you for your help! :-)

 

Jim

[Guest Bobby Johnson]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

For future reference remember - G.I.Y.F.

 

G(oogle) I(s) Y(our) F(riend)

 

Searching the internet is extremely efficient.

 

 

Jim wrote:

> On May 10, 10:16 am, Bobby Johnson <rjohn...@aol.NOSPAM.com> wrote:

>> http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Dell%5FUltraSharp%5F3008WFP%5F30i...

>>

>> Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP 30-inch LCD With DisplayPort

>> Response Time

>> 8 ms (grey-to-grey)

>> Brightness 370 cd/m2

>> Resolution 2560x1600 (max)

>> Pixel Pitch (Dot Pitch) 0.2505 mm

>> Ports Analog, DVI-D (dual link) with HDCP x2, S-Video,

>> Composite, Component, HDMI, DisplayPort

>>

>> http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/03/07/12m-monitor/

>

> Bobby,

>

> Please ignore the post below. The Dell UltraSharp 3308WFP *does* meet

> all of my criteria *better than the HP did. I think that is the

> monitor to want.

>

> Thank you for your help! :-)

>

> Jim

[Guest Bobby Johnson]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

http://www.gateway.com/retail/xhd3000.php

 

http://support.gateway.com/s/MONITOR/7010671R/7010671Rsp2.shtml

 

Connections and Inputs

 

* Analog (VGA): 15-pin mini d-sub VGA

* Digital (DVI-D): 24-pin DVD-D (supports 480p, 720p,

and 1080i). Includes HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content

Protection)

* Composite

* S-Video

* Component Y Pr Pb (supports 480i and 1080p)

* HDMI 1.2 (supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p)

* 2.5 mm IR Blaster

* Audio input: 3.5 mm for DVI and VGA, RCA L/R for

Component, Composite, and S-Video

* Audio output: Speaker bar, RCA L/R, S/PDIF Coax, and

S/PDIF Toslink

* AC power input

* USB 2.0 B-type (input)

* USB 2.0 A-type (output x 6)

* 12V/2A speaker bar power outlet

 

You really need to do some research on your own when you're

looking for products. Instead of trusting what NewEgg puts

on their web site, go to the manufacturer's web site and get

the information straight from the horse's mouth.

 

The Gateway monitor does support HDCP according to Gateway.

 

 

 

Jim wrote:

> On May 10, 10:16 am, Bobby Johnson <rjohn...@aol.NOSPAM.com> wrote:

>

>> I just found three more using Google and searching for 'all

>> these words: 30 inch LCD Dual-Link DVI-D HDCP

>>

>> http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/gateway-xh...

>>

>> Gateway's new XHD3000 30-inch LCD display combines the power

>> of an ultra high-resolution PC monitor (2650 x 1600) with an

>> HQV Realta-equipped display that can handle anything from

>> that new HD-DVD player or your HD satellite system. Gateway

>> has taken out all the stops with a display that is flexible,

>> high-performance, Response Time: 6ms

>

> Bobby,

>

> Thank for your help.

>

> However, according to NewEgg.com, the Gateway does not support HDCP,

> so it will not play Blu-ray. It does, however, have a *much* faster

> responce time--twice as fast--as the HP.

>

>

>

>> http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Dell%5FUltraSharp%5F3008WFP%5F30i...

>>

>> Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP 30-inch LCD With DisplayPort

>> Response Time

>> 8 ms (grey-to-grey)

>> Brightness 370 cd/m2

>> Resolution 2560x1600 (max)

>> Pixel Pitch (Dot Pitch) 0.2505 mm

>> Ports Analog, DVI-D (dual link) with HDCP x2, S-Video,

>> Composite, Component, HDMI, DisplayPort

>

> The Dell *does* support HDCP, but it is back to a slower response time

> and a poorer contrast ratio.

>

>> http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/03/07/12m-monitor/

>

> Maybe the monitor I am looking for does not exist yet. I want a 6 ms

> response time or so, a contrast ratio of more than 1000:1 (the Dell is

> 3:000-1), and HDCP support. Surely somebody will be making a monitor

> which meets or exceeds these criteria soon.

>

> Thanks for your help!

>

> Jim

>

[Guest Jim]

Re: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

On May 11, 7:33 am, Bobby Johnson <rjohn...@aol.NOSPAM.com> wrote:

> http://www.gateway.com/retail/xhd3000.php

>

> http://support.gateway.com/s/MONITOR/7010671R/7010671Rsp2.shtml

>

>   Connections and Inputs        

>

>      * Analog (VGA): 15-pin mini d-sub VGA

>      * Digital (DVI-D): 24-pin DVD-D (supports 480p, 720p,

> and 1080i). Includes HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content

> Protection)

>      * Composite

>      * S-Video

>      * Component Y Pr Pb (supports 480i and 1080p)

>      * HDMI 1.2 (supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p)

>      * 2.5 mm IR Blaster

>      * Audio input: 3.5 mm for DVI and VGA, RCA L/R for

> Component, Composite, and S-Video

>      * Audio output: Speaker bar, RCA L/R, S/PDIF Coax, and

> S/PDIF Toslink

>      * AC power input

>      * USB 2.0 B-type (input)

>      * USB 2.0 A-type (output x 6)

>      * 12V/2A speaker bar power outlet

>

> You really need to do some research on your own when you're

> looking for products.  Instead of trusting what NewEgg puts

> on their web site, go to the manufacturer's web site and get

> the information straight from the horse's mouth.

>

> The Gateway monitor does support HDCP according to Gateway.

 

Bobby,

 

Thanks for sticking with me! I thought NewEgg.com was always accurate

with their information. I am obviously wrong, and I appreciate

knowing this in the future.

 

I think the Dell still sounds like the best deal, as Dell has a

reputation for making high-end 30" computer monitors which are really

first-rate. The Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP sounds like a new model,

which exceeds Dell's previous model in many respects.

 

Jim

[Guest Maratonmannen]

RE: Recommended 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600 Monitor

 

"The single link input supports high bandwidth digital content protection

(HDCP) for viewing of content from HDCP-equipped devices."

 

http://www.eizo.com/products/lcd/SX3031W/index.asp

 

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"Jim" wrote:

> Dear Group,

>

> I can't find a technical monitor group, and many of you are at the

> cutting edge of compuer hardware as well as software.

>

> I am seeking an HDCP compliant 30" LCD Dual-Link DVI-D 2560 X 1600

> Monitor to enable me to run Blu-ray on my computer as well as to have

> higher resolution and greater size in Windows Ultimate 64-bit.

>

> I just spoke with HP regarding their LP 3065, and I couldn't find

> anybody who knew anything. I have never liked HP much, and I am sure

> they just rebrand their monitors anyway. Samsung, whom I like, does

> no seem to have an affordable HDCP compliant monitor in that size and

> resolution.

>

> Any suggestions?

>

> Thank you!

>

> Jim

>

[Guest Gary Medlin]

Blu-Ray on 2560 x 1600 monitors

 

Blu-Ray on 2560 x 1600 monitors

 

I have HP 30" monitor. Love it, but Blu-Ray only displays 1920 x 1080 so it shows up in box only about 1/3 of the screen size (1920 x 1080). After contacting Cyberlink, found this is a limitation of Blu-Ray. (DVD's, Sat TV and HD mpegs recorded from Satellite upscale fine)

 

I switch Blu-Ray over to TV displays fine as TV is 1080p native resolution.

[Guest Tony Sperling]

Re: Blu-Ray on 2560 x 1600 monitors

 

Re: Blu-Ray on 2560 x 1600 monitors

 

I have a HP 3065, but I don't have any Blu-Ray and I am not experienced with

media stuff. The nice thing about it, though, is that the 'native'

resolution works very well for me and anything I run that doesn't match the

native resolution is automatically scaled to the nearest resolution it can

handle.

 

This mostly means (my own personal experience) that picking a lower

resolution of a format that matches the monitor will scale almost perfectly,

with possible minor variations from some app's prefering 59Hz and others

displaying in 60HZ.

 

Have you tried setting the Blu-Ray player to display in 1280 x 800 (half

size)? This should allow (I think) the monitor to scale to a full screen

display. This probably means that you'll loose some of the HD quality, if

Cyberlink is correct about the limitation, but you should be able to get a

full screen display and HD will be much less impacted from the scaling

effects than any non-HD and/or non-Blu-Ray!

 

Also, your Graphics driver may interfere with the native resolution - if you

have nVidia, I think you should experiment with the configuration, and

scrutinize the documentation. I don't know about ATI - but it is probably

much the same thing.

 

 

Tony. . .

 

 

<Gary Medlin> wrote in message news:2008102919213racer375@gmail.com...

>I have HP 30" monitor. Love it, but Blu-Ray only displays 1920 x 1080 so

>it shows up in box only about 1/3 of the screen size (1920 x 1080). After

>contacting Cyberlink, found this is a limitation of Blu-Ray. (DVD's, Sat

>TV and HD mpegs recorded from Satellite upscale fine)

>

> I switch Blu-Ray over to TV displays fine as TV is 1080p native

> resolution.