Question about new computer monitors with HDMI.

[bottl3]

Ok this seems like a dumb question but I read something that now makes me wonder.

I have two computers that each have 1 DVI-D out video port.

If I were to buy this monitor:
http://www.extremetech.com/article2...,2213483,00.asp

Would I be able to connect one computer to the DVI-D port and then the other computer to the HDMI port using a DVI-D to HDMI cable?

I was pretty certain this would work until I read this on about.com:

?In addition, while a monitor with a DVI connector can connect to a HDMI graphics port on the computer, a HDMI monitor cannot connect to a DVI graphics port on the computer.?

http://compreviews.about.com/od/video/a/HDMI.htm



Also anyone know of any good 22" - 26" monitors that have dual DVI in case this actually doesn't work?

 

[Denithor]

Yes, it will work.

Computer 1: DVI --> DVI
Computer 2: DVI + adapter --> HDMI

And there's usually a button to press to switch between inputs. Of course, you're still going to need separate keyboard/mouse for each unless you get a switch.

 

[TerryMathews]

Originally posted by: bottl3
?In addition, while a monitor with a DVI connector can connect to a HDMI graphics port on the computer, a HDMI monitor cannot connect to a DVI graphics port on the computer.?

Certain devices with HDMI inputs, especially HDTVs, expect video from their HDMI ports to conform to HDTV specifications, IE 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. As long as you have your graphics card outputting that specific video resolution it should work.


Many graphics card drivers today have HD presets.

 

[XBoxLPU]

Remember if you want to connect a PS3 to the monitor over HDMI, it must be HDCP compliant too. I am sure there are other devices too but I know for sure the PS3