HDCP and LCD TV's

[JustJack]

I havent seen this question come up yet and I did a search on here. But here is the question, does HDCP only relate to Computers, or does it relate to TVs, and DVD's, and home entertainment systems also?
I would like to "future proof" a large screen LCD TV. Basically I dont want to buy a TV now and in the future not be able to watch a HD or blueray DVD.
The way I think I understand it, is if I want to hook the computer to the TV and play a HD or blueray DVD, I would need to have HDCP.
Any information would be appreciated. or if there is a website I need to go to, to get more info.
Thank you.

 

[jiffylube1024]

No HDCP applies to everything. Ironically, computer monitors are a bit behind, because very few support HDCP, and several that do don't fully support it (Dell 2407fpw, for example, supports HDCP by 1080i/720p but not 1080p, despite having a more than adequate 1920X1200 native resolution)...

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If you buy an HDTV, make sure it has HDCP support. Many broadcast HDTV signals require an HDCP port (if using a digital connection -- DVI or HDMI) already.

Most LCD's only work at 1366X768 resolution and support HDCP either at native or 720p (1280X720, which is the resolution sports broadcasts use and will be the lower resolution of HD movies).

The newer LCD panels from Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic appear to support 1080p and have HDCP support up to that resolution, but cost a pretty penny more...

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The good thing is that pretty much all new HDTV's are HDTV compliant. Heck, I have a 3 year old 47" CRT HDTV (1080i) from Panasonic and that one supports HDCP.

My first HDTV (a Phillips 34" CRT) however, did not support HDCP...