HDMI,DVI,HDCP what the ... ?

[o0oGedo0o]

I just got a ps3 and I got an old CRT tv which sucks. So I was wondering if I can connect my ps3 to my computer screen it's 19 inch samsung mastersync widescreen which is very good imo, thing is it's got 2 ports on the back: one is the normal wire and the other is for HDCP. I went to Virgin today and asked if they got an HDMI cable for my ps3 and they told me it's worth 25 pounds which is a lot IMO and I don't even know if it's going to work on my monitor. What is the difference anyway between HDMI and HDCP and all those abbreviations? I am really confused. Also will it make much difference? I mean I can add a little money and get a new game for example. Thank you.

[Zoolander]

Can you give a link to your TV model?

[o0oGedo0o]

was called syncmaster not mastersync if that makes a difference, anyways here it is:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/products/monitor/lcd_digital/ls19hawkbqxaa.asp?page=Specifi cations

[Zoolander]

http://www.gefen.com/kvm/support/dvihdmi.jsp

A DVI port differs from a HDMI port so a HDMI cable won't work on your monitor.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-HT-HDMI-DVI-Cable-2M/dp/B000EOOBXO/ref=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199537137&sr=8-4

You can find them cheaper. You just need to have a separate audio cable if you choose to get that.

[Original?]

was called syncmaster not mastersync if that makes a difference, anyways here it is:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/products/monitor/lcd_digital/ls19hawkbqxaa.asp?page=Specifi cations

I wouldn't put a great deal of money on that being significantly superior (if at all) to your 19" CRT.

[o0oGedo0o]

well i got a 30" CRT, which is the tv in my room, but that one is my computer monitor so i was looking for quality instead of size. It looks like it doesn't make much difference. And God btw, at virgin they used to have a hdmi-XX port which the xx is hdcp or something else i am not quite sure. I am just not familiar with all the names and abbreviations.

[Zoolander]

I don't think you need to worry about the HDCP, it's just a standard "key" encoded into the DVI signal to prevent video data from being pirated. You'll just need a HDMI - DVI connection.

Don't quote me on this as I'm not an expert.

[ThierryHenry14]

Comet tried to charge my Dad i think £100 for a HDMI cable
but i think he only paid £25 as he refused to pay £100

[Zoolander]

Comet tried to charge my Dad i think £100 for a HDMI cable
but i think he only paid £25 as he refused to pay £100

Depends on the quality & length.

[ThierryHenry14]

i think it had like 1 or 5 gb on it i don't really know much about hdmi cables .

[Lorenzinho]

I never knew HDMI cables had storage capabilities...

[Jonny2J]

I never knew HDMI cables had storage capabilities...:laugh:

[ThierryHenry14]

not storage , the amount it can transfer or something.

[Lorenzinho]

Oh do you perhaps mean the RATE at which the transfer happens?

[o0oGedo0o]

I think that's what he meant. But is there noticable difference so I should go buy one?

[Lorenzinho]

Definitely buy one. I hooked up my 360 via Component and it just isn't the same.