discussion Difference: VGA, DVI and HDMI?

[Marute]

Hi guys. The title pretty much says it all. What is the difference between these? Which is better? What do I need to know? Thanks! :biggrin:

 

[enaberif]

DVI and HDMI will both do the same thing and give far better picture quality over VGA

 

[Arinoth]

VGA has/uses an analog signal, whereas DVI and HDMI are digital. The "major" difference between DVI and HDMI, is that HDMI is a licensed trademark, and in order for a device (or cable) to be hdmi compliment (or use the name), they must pay a royalty. DVI is royalty free.

 

[BrainEater]

VGA is also video only.

HDMI and DVI are capable of carrying a digital audio signal as well.

:thumb:

 

[great_big_abyss]

I wasn't aware that DVI could carry an audio signal.

 

[enaberif]

I wasn't aware that DVI could carry an audio signal.

most people don't . its a little secret

 

[Bond007]

Everything others have said so far. DVI/HDMI and your good to go. VGA is a fading away (as are all analog signals).

 

[enaberif]

Everything others have said so far. DVI/HDMI and your good to go. VGA is a fading away (as are all analog signals).

I disagree. Analog for audio is still MUCH better and far superior to digital. Why do you think record players are coming back? Analog sound baby.

 

[geokilla]

Move to proper forums!

For those that say HDMI and DVI give better picture quality. I haven't noticed a difference...

 

[enaberif]

Move to proper forums!

For those that say HDMI and DVI give better picture quality. I haven't noticed a difference...

there is a huge difference in color vibrance and clarity when using dvi/hdmi as compared to vga. even my old 5yr old lcd monitor has a huge color difference when using vga compared to the same monitor using dvi