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07-20-2008, 12:53 AM
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|  PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) Hi, I just started looking into this... I'm going to pickup a PS3 sometime in September, I really don't want to use my craptastic TV, as I have this monitor which I really like. Now, i've read I could use an HDMI-DVI cable and plug it right in, i've also read some confusing arguments regarding HDCP... This monitor supports HDCP, will it work with the PS3, or will it not ? Also, I was wondering what HD is capable on this monitor, I don't think it supports 1080p. I would really appreciate any and all help regarding this issue, thanks very much for reading.
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09-08-2008, 02:24 AM
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 | Re: PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) Yes that monitor should work fine with your ps3. all you need is a dvi to hdmi converter cable which you can grab from your local big box store, monoprice or wherever you get you electronics from. |
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09-09-2008, 10:07 PM
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| Re: PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) but but....HDMI = 1080p...... 
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09-09-2008, 10:17 PM
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| Re: PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) As long as your monitor supports HDCP then it will work with a HDMI -> DVI adapter. I learnt the hard way trying to set up a PS3 to a monitor that wasn't HDCP compatible.... it didn't work  |
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09-11-2008, 09:12 PM
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| Re: PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) oh just buy a full HD LCD Tv dont' be cheap!
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09-14-2008, 06:37 PM
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| Re: PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) I know man, expect paying atleast 600 dollars on a good full HD tv, 1080p And seriously, its worth it, it will last you forever, and you dont have to worry that you have a cheap piece of tv. Do ps3 a favor.
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09-15-2008, 01:33 PM
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| Re: PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) yes your not utilizing the full capability if you are not outputting in 1080p, although most games don't support 1080p yet, but still for future sake.
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09-17-2008, 02:31 PM
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 | Re: PS3 to Acer AL2216WDB monitor ? A few questions :) All the games "support it" but they are just upscaling from either 720p or 1080i. I believe no game is actually developed for PS3 or 360 that is full 1080p capable without upscaling. Also, where are you going to buy a $600 full 1080p tv? Unless you are talking a small TV which doesn't need 1080p. The lowest size I would get a 1080p tv would be 37" which I believe the cheapest is AT LEAST $800.
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