S-Video vs. Composite video

[Shmalls]

I bought a DELL 2407WFP to be dual used as a secondary monitor and as a TV. right now I have the output from my satellite box going to the monitor via composite (the yellow cable from the red/white/yellow set) and the picture is so-so, and I was wondering if S-Video will give me a better picture. and yes I realize that a 600x800 (or so) picture isnt going to look spectacular on a 1920 x 1200 monitor, but will it make a difference?

~David

 

[Rio Rebel]

S-video will be noticeably better than composite, but not dramatically better.

 

[Shmalls]

well, i hope that makes 14 bucks at newegg worth it.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

http://www.monoprice.com/produ...102&cp_id=10207&style=

They're both going to be sending 480i (rather than 800x600) afaik, but s-video should look better than composite.

 

[dandragonrage]

The difference is very significant: http://www.sega-16.com/Seeing%...ideo%20Connections.php

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: dandragonrage
The difference is very significant: http://www.sega-16.com/Seeing%...ideo%20Connections.php

yep. The difference between composite and s-video is literally HUGE! It's probably the biggest jump in video quality between two means of transmission there is.

Without getting too technical essentially you are separating the color from the contrast. This provides much better color separation (colors don't bleed into each other) and edge detail.

 

[sdifox]

Get an HD satellite box... S-video is a step up, but it's a small step.

 

[Rio Rebel]

Boy, the responses haven't exactly been consistent, have they?

I suspect your 14 bucks was worth it. I don't hold with those who say it is "HUGE!", but I would pay 14 bucks for the difference if I planned to use that display long term.

Enjoy.