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    Default External Monitor - VGA or DVD/HDMI better

    Hey guys,

    So I have an external monitor I just bough (u2412m) for my r2, and I was wondering which quality would be better - VGA to VGA (self explanatory) or is DVI to HDMI better (I've got a DVI to HDMI converter which works) so I'm not entirely sure which is the best option to go here.

    Obviously it would have made life easier IF the screen had a HDMI input, but I have no choice here so I've gone with either or. If you guys know, let me know which option is the best here.
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    Default Re: External Monitor - VGA or DVD/HDMI better

    DVI is a digital connection and the same quality as the HDMI video. The only difference is that DVI is video only, while HDMI carries audio and video. The converter's your best bet.
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    Default Re: External Monitor - VGA or DVD/HDMI better

    Quote Originally Posted by Banished Angel View Post
    DVI is a digital connection and the same quality as the HDMI video. The only difference is that DVI is video only, while HDMI carries audio and video. The converter's your best bet.
    Ah cheers, that's what I thought. Personally, I'm not sure I'm seeing too much of a difference between the vga and dvi/hdmi.. but then again the RGB LED on the r2 is much nicer so perhaps thats why.
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