DVI - to- HDMi converter cables

[SmurfBoxMasta]

Apparently these are intended for use with the latest crop of upper-end monitors that have HDMI inputs but no DVI......

Has anyone used one, and if so, how well does it work and are there any problems/drawbacks etc......

I have my eye on a 27-30" HDMI-only monitor, but don't wanna get it without some info/feedback

and yes I have a DVI video card (Radeon9800pro) and a QS 1.6/Leopard that will drive a larger monitor, so thats not an issue (it's running a 22" now nottaproblemo)

TIA for any advice/info :0

 

[catachip]

Apparently these are intended for use with the latest crop of upper-end monitors that have HDMI inputs but no DVI......

Has anyone used one, and if so, how well does it work and are there any problems/drawbacks etc......

I have my eye on a 27-30" HDMI-only monitor, but don't wanna get it without some info/feedback

and yes I have a DVI video card (Radeon9800pro) and a QS 1.6/Leopard that will drive a larger monitor, so thats not an issue (it's running a 22" now nottaproblemo)

TIA for any advice/info :0

I bought a DVI to HDMI cable off of Amazon for $20. I used it to hook my MacBook Pro up to my Samsung LCD TV. It worked perfectly. I also tried it in an LG LCD TV, worked there too. The picture was perfect and no problems. A LCD monitor is essentially the same thing, just higher resolution.

One thing, in regards to a TV. THe HDMI connector carries audio and video. But, DVI carries video only. Thus, when connecting to a TV, the TV "expects" there to be audio in the signal, meaning it may not accept other audio input. I had to run my audio to an external set of speakers, I couldn't make the TV accept input from the audio out jack on the MBP.

 

[gothamm]

I know they sell them dirt cheap on ebay, but after my 24" westinghouse monitor purchase i couldn't wait 5 days just to save $10. So i drove down to my local fry's and picked one up for $14.95.

Works flawlessly. Crystal clear digital quality. Just connect the ends, and bam: you are good to go.

 

[agentphish]

www.monoprice.com is where you should get it from. They work well. I use one on my HTPC that is hooked to my 42" Toshiba LCD...

As was stated, DVI don't do audio so you have to take that into account.

 

[Bertg]

I have an DVi to HDMI cable as well.
When I connect it too my Toshiba the TV gets recognised but the screen stays blue, all the time.

I tried multiple resolutions, a lot of settings (disabling Lip-sync) both HDMI ports etc... but no result.

Could anyone help me?

 

[SmurfBoxMasta]

Ok, thanks to everyone for your input. Mucho gracious

And BTW....this is for large computer monitor use only, NOT a TV, so audio distribution is not an issue