Upgrading the 30" Apple monitor?
I just read that Samsung came out with a 24" lcd monitor that is also HDTV
ready. Here are the details on it:
The SyncMaster 242MP is an HDTV-ready multi-function display that features
a built-in TV tuner and composite video, S-video and component video
connectivity. MagicSpeed technology enables a 16ms response time while
MagicColor II produces more lifelike colors and MagicTuner allows you to
hook the monitor to a cable or satellite TV connection as well as tune in FM
radio stations. Virtual Dolby 5-watt attachable speakers are included with
the 242MP. Its contrast ratio is 1000:1 and it offers 1920 x 1200 native
resolution.
How much do you think Apple's 30" display would cost if upgraded to a
high-def tv as well as a computer monitor? It would be pretty sweet for
people who live in smaller apartments or if you had your computer in your
bedroom.
Or would it be possible to have an external box that could offer that
functionality? I'm not talking about something like El Gato's Eye TV because
I think your computer has to be on for it to work if I'm correct.
ready. Here are the details on it:
The SyncMaster 242MP is an HDTV-ready multi-function display that features
a built-in TV tuner and composite video, S-video and component video
connectivity. MagicSpeed technology enables a 16ms response time while
MagicColor II produces more lifelike colors and MagicTuner allows you to
hook the monitor to a cable or satellite TV connection as well as tune in FM
radio stations. Virtual Dolby 5-watt attachable speakers are included with
the 242MP. Its contrast ratio is 1000:1 and it offers 1920 x 1200 native
resolution.
How much do you think Apple's 30" display would cost if upgraded to a
high-def tv as well as a computer monitor? It would be pretty sweet for
people who live in smaller apartments or if you had your computer in your
bedroom.
Or would it be possible to have an external box that could offer that
functionality? I'm not talking about something like El Gato's Eye TV because
I think your computer has to be on for it to work if I'm correct.
Comments
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/tv...extvisionhd12/
Originally posted by MCQ
Could you just use something like this?
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/tv...extvisionhd12/
Problems:
1. You can't go direct to the monitor, due to the
"dual dvi" requirement of the 30" monitor.
2. Is there a dvi input card for the mac? One would
be required to set this up.
3. How good is the mac's video scaling? The max res
of the HDTV box is much less than the native res
of the 30"
I don't think that this is the box that mello is
looking for, due to the need to keep the computer
out of the setup.
Maybe this box combined with a high end video scaler?
The DVDO iScan HD is too low resolution - I think
the scaler, if it exists, will be $8K+. Maybe
this would work:
http://www.taw.biz/ROCK%20PRO.htm
Keeping the computer out of the system adds a lot
of cost, but probably leads to higher quality video.