Using Dell 1901 FP as HDTV Monitor

[hziemba]

:usa1: If Comcast's HD set top box has DVI (I believe it does), can I connect that output to the digital input on this monitor, and watch HD TV on it?

The monitor has two separate inputs, one for output from a digital card, and the other from an analog card.

I have regular cable now, but if paying an extra $10/month or so will get me HDTV without any new hardware, that would be great.

[Kal Rubinson]

First, the DVI output is likely to requireHDCP handshaking which, AFAIK, the 1901 will not do. Second, do you really think that watching HD on a 19" screen is worth the effort/cost?

Kal (writing this on a 1901)

[JQuinn]

Have to agree with Kal. Just finished reading a review of Dell's new 24" LCD (UltraSharp 2405FPW), which is very high-end as monitors go, and even its DVI input does not support HDCP content protection. Of course, not all HDTV sources require HDCP....