20.1" HP LCD Monitor (£50 CashBack)...

moneywasternomore!

Stupid question alert...

If I simply want to plug in a Sky box or DVD player, do I need a TV, or can I use a suitably specced monitor? Unlikely to need the tuner as we don't even have an aerial....told you it was stupid!

HankMcSpank

Your question is only partly stupid ...from what I can see on the spec sheet, there is no composite video in (which wouldn't give great results anyway) or any RGB connector....so that'll be a no (unless you have Sky HD, which has an HDMI output ....which can be adapted to plug into the DVI in of the monitor)

moneywasternomore!

Thanks Hank....was a general question rather than specific to this. I guess I should have asked in the techie forum....but it's late! So do I need an RGB connector? Or would a scart socket - assuming there are mOnitors with them - do it? Just don't want to spend the extra on a full blown TV if not necessary.

Thanks again

jeppy

My OH wants a widescreen, 19", black monitor, any ideas??

kevinyork

jeppy wrote:

My OH wants a widescreen, 19", black monitor, any ideas??

Why not go for this one instead? Great screen, slightly larger and priced the same as many good brand 19".

Anarchist

You can get converters for most things (assuming you're not going from digital -> analogue or back its not too difficult). If you're not using something with HDMI/DVI (IE. Sky HD, DVD Player) then you'll need to go with the analogue VGA port.

So, I'd assume you want a VGA male to Scart cable. Have a look on Ebay, I bet there are loads for a few pounds.

Although the cable isn't the problem, I'm not sure if it would actually work, as the screen may not detect the signal coming from the box as a valid display signal. Can't see why it wouldn't, but I'm not completely sure.

I personally would just go for a proper LCD TV. They're getting dirt cheap now so theres not really an excuse.

C00kie_2

Oh well, I succumbed to the deal I have zero will power lol

fuzed

I am seriously contemplating two of teh HP screens now!!!!
sounds like an ace deal and would look great in the office...

walpurgis

Out of stock now

cigar_2

The HP £50 cashback promotion runs until 30 April so hoefully there will be more stock in before then!