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HDMI v's HD component

  • 20-08-2007 12:07pm
    #1
    carbsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,083 ✭✭✭


    I couldn't wait any longer so decided to purchase a premium pack in Smyths for 399 at the weekend (good deal - console, play and charge kit,forza 2,gears of war, nba 2k7, 2 x 5 yoyo vouchers).

    Anyway, what's all this fuss about HDMI? If I've done my homework correctly there is zero difference between HDMI and HD component at 720p, which is the native 360 resolution.Anyone beg to differ? ;)


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  • #2
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    720p is the native resolution, however more and more games are coming out at 1080p. 1080p tvs are now becoming affordable, and have the optimum resolution for Blu-Ray and HD-DVD playback.

    The problem, and advantage of HDMI lies in the fact that many sets are unable to do 1080p over component, or VGA and so HDMI is being recognised as THE connector for 1080p (HDMI also carries high quality audio although the 360 doesn't take full advantage of this). Recognising this MS have started adding hdmi to the 360 which is why you hear so many people talking about the new models. It's all horses for courses.

    If you're running 720p then it isn't really necessary but if you'd like to run 1080p and your tv can't take that signal over VGA or Component then a HDMI enabled 360 is a godsend.

    PS your sig is broken


  • #3
    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    You get horrible jaggedy lines around the outline of things on component, or at least you do on my tv. Vga is much better. Couldn't give a crap about hdmi.


  • #4
    mickoneill30
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    Royale with Cheese wrote:
    You get horrible jaggedy lines around the outline of things on component, or at least you do on my tv.

    I don't think that's normal. I'm running mine at 1080i on component. It's spotless.


  • #5
    carbsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,083 ✭✭✭carbsy


    Sorry I'm going to be using VGA.Anyway I think I'll pass on HDMI but thanks for the very informative reply savemejebus. :)


  • #6
    Mr Soft
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Mr Soft


    As the title says we just got a 42" plasma. What do i need for my 360 connections wise? And are they easy to get in shops? I havent a breeze really so any help is appreciated.


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  • #7
    carbsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,083 ✭✭✭carbsy


    why doesn't board sigs support iframe? Or am I doing summat wrong? ;)


  • #8
    mickoneill30
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    Mr Soft wrote:
    As the title says we just got a 42" plasma. What do i need for my 360 connections wise? And are they easy to get in shops? I havent a breeze really so any help is appreciated.


    Nothing. Your TV should have component inputs. The cables in the box when you get the 360.


  • #9
    Mr Soft
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Mr Soft


    mickoneill30 wrote:
    Nothing. Your TV should have component inputs. The cables in the box when you get the 360.

    Cheers Mick


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