Question about DVI and S-video

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  1. skenzer1

    skenzer1 Member

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    I just purchased an HP L2335 LCD monitor and noticed that it has, along with others, an s-video connection. My video card has an s-video out as well. I'm currently using my DVI connection but am curious what good the s-video connection would do? is it only for connecting to a tv?
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    Brad
     
    skenzer1, Feb 25, 2006
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    mystro Regular member

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    i would think it6s also to connect other devices such as camcoreders etc, but i wouldnt think theres a need to connect s-video to ur card as dvi is better?
     
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    yeah it sounds like your LCD has video (composite and s-video) as well as RGB inputs, such as VGA and DVI. Stick to the DVI connector, it is by far the best one. Resolution for s-video is ~480 lines...much worse than what VGA and DVI can handle
     
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