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    Blu-Ray Advice

    Hi,

    Wasn't sure what category to put this question in but here goes.

    I am getting a 24" full HD monitor and wanted to take advantage of blu-ray. Now my new monitor will only have a dvi-d and standard vga connections. Can I play blu-ray movies with this connection or do I need to go for a monitor that has hdmi ?

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    Re: Blu-Ray Advice

    I think if you use a dvi to hdmi adapter (possible on both ends) it's supposed to be acceptable. Make sure the monitor is HDCP compliant, as otherwise it simply won't work. I got the Dell S2409W and it fits the bill perfectly.

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    Re: Blu-Ray Advice

    Ah cool, as long as it will work thats the main thing, the monitor is HDCP compliant

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    Re: Blu-Ray Advice

    What monitor are you planning on getting?

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    Re: Blu-Ray Advice

    I was thinking about getting this one :-

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/24-Ii...920-x-1080-2ms

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