LCD HTDV, PLEASE HELP

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Re: LCD HTDV, PLEASE HELP

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You ppl make me want to buy a VGA.
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Shame on you for not having one already :ugeek:
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K_I_R_E_E_K wrote:You ppl make me want to buy a VGA.
You should, much better experience.
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indeed, I even bought a hdtv, for the sole reason of playing my dc through its vga box (my gf still watches tv on her old telly :lol: )
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Hahaha I got one for xmas! :D It's a little bigger than my old TV too. :mrgreen:
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Does the VGA box work on CRT monitors?
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dirtydav wrote:Does the VGA box work on CRT monitors?
not only does it work on CRT monitors, they are the best choice. they give the best picture in most cases. this is because older CRTs support 640 x 480 native and most newer monitors don't. so the new ones have to convert the image to their native resolution.
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word up! now to find a spare $25...... hmm
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I found this one at RacketBoy for $21.09 total ($16.99 for the VGA cable price plus $4.10 shipping, USA).

http://www.racketboy.com/store/dreamcas ... e-box.html
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dirtydav wrote:Does the VGA box work on CRT monitors?
yes, sure!!!

I think the crt monitor is the better choice...
I'm using a lacie 22" Flat CRT monitor and the image quality is amazing ;)
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