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What is the Benefit of DVI Besides HTPC Interface?

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DVI is instrumental in providing a better quality image on LCD screens due to the fact that they utilize digital inputs to turn pixels on and off. So, on PC's I can understand not wanting to go from Digital to Analog and back to Digital. But, CRTs and RPTVs utilize RGB. Does it really matter (i.e. is there video degradation) if the digital to analog conversion is done in the TV or by an external set top box?
I am pondering this question as I look at last year's RPTV models without DVI inputs versus this year's RPTV models with DVI inputs.

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What does the DVI acronym stand for? - Dalancroft 11:05:14 12/18/02 (3)
Direct Video Input? This one's new on me and I'm trying to stay current. Thanks!
- Digital Video Interface (more) - Monolith 20:10:15 12/18/02 (0)
  DVI
  DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a specification created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to accommodate analog and digital monitors with a single connector. There are three different DVI configurations: DVI-A, designed for analog signals, DVI-D, designed for digital signals, and DVI-I (integrated), designed for both analog and digital signals.
  Using a DVI connector and port, a digital signal that is sent to an analog monitor is converted into an analog signal. If the monitor is a digital monitor, such as a flat panel display, no conversion is necessary. Many monitors now include a DVI connection and many video adapters include a DVI port along with, or instead of, the traditional 15-pin Video Graphics Array (VGA) port.
- Re: What does the DVI acronym stand for? - tomp 11:57:41 12/18/02 (1)
  Informally, Digital-All-The-Way. Otherwise, it stands for Digital Visual Interface which is a new technological interface with Sony as a main backer behind it. Check www.avsforum.com for more details
  - Thanks, will do (nt) - Dalancroft 13:21:46 12/18/02 (0)
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Re: What is the Benefit of DVI Besides HTPC Interface? - tomp 15:09:04 12/17/02 (0)
Not sure how to address your question but in my experience using Samsung TS160 (STB) connects to my Sony RPTV via DVI cable does provide better image than using other types of outputs. Look for my comments elsewhere in this asylum

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