[MtnBikerChk]

We had to replace a tv and since tubes are pretty much out these days, we went to Costco and got a good deal on this Sammy:

http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/LCDTV/LNT2332HXXAA.asp

Probably overkill for the room but WTH - it had a nice picture and it fits the space.

Now - as of now, there is no cable box - so no hdtv. I hooked up some component video cables to the dvd player because my dvd player instructions said I need that to use the progressive scan. It does support HDMI and I'm guessing from Narlus' thread - that's the way to go - is that right? Also, I looked on that cable site monoprice.com - yeah, overload - which one do I get?

And feel free to talk to me like I'm dumb because I'm a little overwhelmed

 

[Ciaran]

How do you like the picture on it? Not to hijack your thread, but I am going to need a new TV soon.

 

[syadasti]

There are lots of places to get good deals on hdmi cables. If you are looking for special cables and other unique needs, I like this place:

http://www.ramelectronics.net

I got a nice long white DVI cable for the cheapest I could find.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

There are lots of places to get good deals on hdmi cables. If you are looking for special cables and other unique needs, I like this place:

http://www.ramelectronics.net

I got a nice long white DVI cable for the cheapest I could find.

so...which is the best way to connect my dvd player to my lcd?

 

[syadasti]

so...which is the best way to connect my dvd player to my lcd?

HDMI is the ideal way.

 

[Transcend]

I use monoprice cables for all of my cable purchasing needs. ridiculously cheap, and very well made.

http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

Also, what he said. HDMI is the ideal way as it's a digital to dgital connection. Component is an analog connection, so the signal gets changed to analog then back to digital, and you lose quality in both conversions.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I use monoprice cables for all of my cable purchasing needs. ridiculously cheap, and very well made.

http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

Also, what he said. HDMI is the ideal way as it's a digital to dgital connection. Component is an analog connection, so the signal gets changed to analog then back to digital, and you lose quality in both conversions.

ok - now tell me specifically which one I only need 3ft. I trust you

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2283&seq=1&format=2&style= ??

Do I need anything else? Audio?

 

[narlus]

AFAIK HDMI carries both video and audio, so you won't need another cable.