Dvi/d-sub

[not_this_punk]

Hello.

 

I recently purchased an LG L1953S (19") but I haven't taken into account its connectivity. it doesn't support dvi, it has only a d-sub connector.

 

so i was wondering, is there any qualitative difference between d-sub 15 pin and dvi? my monitor supposedly has 5 ms response time, 300cd/m2 and 2000:1 contrast, so i guess it`s pretty good. but am i loosing picture quality because of the d-sub connection? would it make sense exchanging my monitor for another one with the same price and with dvi, but lower performances (dvi monitors seem to be more expensive, even if it doesn't make sense)?

 

I'm pretty new to lcd monitors and i was kind of surprised that it`s pretty hard watching a movie because the brightness of the display differs with the viewing angle (on a vertical axis, i mean). if i lay in my bed (so that my eyes are below the monitor`s height) movies are pretty dark. if i look from an upper height, everything is too bright. so, again, my question is, could the dvi connection solve this problem? is this a common lcd problem or does my display has some issues? oh, and black isn't quite black if you know what i mean...it`s a little grayed out. again, i repeat the questions above. is this the d-sub connector`s fault? is this a common lcd problem?

 

hey thanks for the patience to read this and i`m looking forward to your input.

[not_this_punk]

dudes?

[Guest Loony]

I saw a small difference going from the VGA to DVI with how sharp/bright the brighter colors are. This was with my Sceptre 20.1" widescreen. It was worth it for me.

[CPDMF]

Using a DVI won't fix the problems you are having with movies. I have the same problems with a Samsung 205BW. I am relatively new to LCD's and am still researching wether it is a limitation of LCD's or if it can be cured with settings.

 

I still use my CRT's for gaming and movies but my Mom bought me this LCD for X-mas so it's not like I can get rid of it.

[AnUnknownSource]

My Dell E228WFP does ok when viewing from a slightly upward angle (eyes below the screen) I lay in bed with it on my desk and can watch movies just fine... and Gaming is absolutely perfect, no ghosting at all... well worth the $330 I paid for it.

 

It is a limitation of LCDs, but only if it's made that way... it's pretty expensive AFAIK to produce LCDs with the really wide and tall viewing angles, so it's not cost effective...

 

I also saw a difference on the same monitor (this one) when switching from the D-Sub to the DVI input. Again AFAIK LCDs do better at resolutions other than their native res when you use the DVI cable... but don't quote me on that.