Is this tv really hd for 360??

bulkylad · 03-04-2007, 12:36

i am looking at a cheap hdtv for my 360 , came across this one from argos but it seems argos has it labelled as hd ready but i can't find anywhere else that says it is hd ?? as i have rubbish knowledge of tv's can someone help

, if it is , what resolution will it display (obviously minimum is 480p is it not??)
Thanks in advance

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5291883.htm

craig5320 · 03-04-2007, 12:58

It has a component video socket, that means it can take the 3 extra leads that are on your 360 cable that came with it, the red blue green ones, and the resolution is 1440x900 so it should run in 720p mode, failing that you may need to pick up a VGA cable for the 360, but it should run fine with the component lead you already have.

Craig

peanutkp · 03-04-2007, 13:54

That's my monitor, but I don't like it for the 360. The format for 360 is 16:9, and this monitor is native 16:10 so things doesn't look too hi def to me. I was very disappointed to be honest. So I tend to stick with my 32" Sammy for the 360.

The TV on that monitor is watchable, but I would not buy it unless it was primarily for the use of a monitor, the other aspects should be treated as a bonus.

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I would add that it's still a very good alround monitor and I would highly recommend them for that purpose. As what I said before does make them sound a bit naff.

bulkylad · 03-04-2007, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by peanutkp

That's my monitor, but I don't like it for the 360. The format for 360 is 16:9, and this monitor is native 16:10 so things doesn't look too hi def to me. I was very disappointed to be honest. So I tend to stick with my 32" Sammy for the 360.

The TV on that monitor is watchable, but I would not buy it unless it was primarily for the use of a monitor, the other aspects should be treated as a bonus.

---------- Post added at 13:54 ---------- Previous post was at 13:18 ----------

I would add that it's still a very good alround monitor and I would highly recommend them for that purpose. As what I said before does make them sound a bit naff.

Thanks, will not bother then

, think its a bit small anyway , will save up a bit more cash and get a bigger one

keithwalton · 03-04-2007, 15:10

vga cable is the way to go for the x360 it allows you to use most pc desktop monitors as well has some hd tv's as well at alot of different resolutions. Unlike the ps3 which your stuck at 576p 720p 1080i or 1080p.
and since most hdtv's in this country are 1366x768 thats abit more than 720p.

For future ref 480p is the american NTSC standard (640x480) and 576P is the pal equivelent (720x576) both are standard definition.
High definition is 720p and about (1280x720)

peanutkp · 03-04-2007, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithwalton

vga cable is the way to go for the x360 it allows you to use most pc desktop monitors as well has some hd tv's as well at alot of different resolutions. Unlike the ps3 which your stuck at 576p 720p 1080i or 1080p.
and since most hdtv's in this country are 1366x768 thats abit more than 720p.

For future ref 480p is the american NTSC standard (640x480) and 576P is the pal equivelent (720x576) both are standard definition.
High definition is 720p and about (1280x720)

Cheers for the info, I've just ordered the leads (from play) and hopefully those will change things for the better. (I've only used the components). I'll hopefully report back when I test them out.