Sky box to LCD monitor

Damo05 · 07-12-2008, 16:55

I'm contemplating buying a 21.5" LCD monitor which allows VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs. I'd like to connect my Sky digital box to this monitor and was wondering what's the cheapest method to do so?

Nigel Goodwin · 07-12-2008, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo05

I'm contemplating buying a 21.5" LCD monitor which allows VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs. I'd like to connect my Sky digital box to this monitor and was wondering what's the cheapest method to do so?

Unless it's a Sky HD box, and the monitor will accept HDCP, there is no cheap method.

Damo05 · 07-12-2008, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Unless it's a Sky HD box, and the monitor will accept HDCP, there is no cheap method.

What's the least expensive method?

Chris Frost · 07-12-2008, 22:09

This will do what you want and it is less than £50. But I can't vouch for the quality.

stvn758 · 07-12-2008, 23:42

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/143849

Why not buy a TV with those connections, there are plenty about. No need to waste time with converters.

Nigel Goodwin · 08-12-2008, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo05

What's the least expensive method?

Sell the monitor, and buy a TV.

Damo05 · 08-12-2008, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Sell the monitor, and buy a TV.

Using it for the xBox 360 will be the primary use for it, TV secondary.

So having no screen tearing is really important, and also no motion blur.

I've currently got my xBox 360 connected via VGA to an LG 22" monitor, but the tearing in games like Gears of War 2 and Saints Row 2 is terrible.

I'm wondering if the Samsung SM932MW would be a good choice? Has anyone used this for their console and have they had any tearing issues?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-SM93.../dp/B000UNFGJM

07-12-2008, 16:55	#1
Damo05 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73	Sky box to LCD monitor I'm contemplating buying a 21.5" LCD monitor which allows VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs. I'd like to connect my Sky digital box to this monitor and was wondering what's the cheapest method to do so?

07-12-2008, 20:52	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo05 I'm contemplating buying a 21.5" LCD monitor which allows VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs. I'd like to connect my Sky digital box to this monitor and was wondering what's the cheapest method to do so? Unless it's a Sky HD box, and the monitor will accept HDCP, there is no cheap method.

07-12-2008, 22:04	#3
Damo05 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Unless it's a Sky HD box, and the monitor will accept HDCP, there is no cheap method. What's the least expensive method?

07-12-2008, 22:09	#4
Chris Frost Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 6,462	This will do what you want and it is less than £50. But I can't vouch for the quality.

07-12-2008, 23:42	#5
stvn758 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,338	http://www.ebuyer.com/product/143849 Why not buy a TV with those connections, there are plenty about. No need to waste time with converters.

08-12-2008, 09:57	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo05 What's the least expensive method? Sell the monitor, and buy a TV.

08-12-2008, 15:03	#7
Damo05 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Sell the monitor, and buy a TV. Using it for the xBox 360 will be the primary use for it, TV secondary. So having no screen tearing is really important, and also no motion blur. I've currently got my xBox 360 connected via VGA to an LG 22" monitor, but the tearing in games like Gears of War 2 and Saints Row 2 is terrible. I'm wondering if the Samsung SM932MW would be a good choice? Has anyone used this for their console and have they had any tearing issues? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-SM93.../dp/B000UNFGJM

DS Forums

Sky box to LCD monitor