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#3182758 - 01/18/11 03:45 PM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: JAMF]
Julian Offline
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Originally Posted By: JAMF
Originally Posted By: Origin_Freedom
But go DVI on others, HDMI seems to limit out put, I don't know why, but it does.

So in that case, the configuration would then look like:

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MiniDP / Active MiniDP-to-DVI / DVI-to-HDMI / HDMI

DVI 1  /           -          / DVI-to-HDMI / HDMI

DVI 2  /           -          / DVI-to-HDMI / HDMI


Originally Posted By: Julian
Is there any advantage to using the DVI to HDMI dongle and then using an HDMI to HDMI rather than DVI to HDMI?

No, just an option, in case you already have an HDMI-to-HDMI cable and the dongle.


Thanks JAMF!! This month has been an exponential learning curve! Are there different quality DVI to HDMI wires I should look into, or are they all of equal potential?

Julian

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#3182768 - 01/18/11 03:58 PM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: Julian]
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Thanks JAMF!! This month has been an exponential learning curve! Are there different quality DVI to HDMI wires I should look into, or are they all of equal potential?

Julian [/quote]

Julian, We learn as we go. Surly there are better cables to be had, MONSTOR CABLES, think they are the best, complete with price. Any good "sheilded" cable will do fine..You don't need the Gold Plated ones either...Just a good Sheilded cable to block any outside interference. JAMF has given you good advice and has your set up ready..For me, it was trial and error, HDMI did not do well, as I have also heard from others! Good Luck, Can't wait to see your set up!!Jim

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#3182773 - 01/18/11 04:03 PM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: Origin_Freedom]
Julian Offline
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Originally Posted By: Origin_Freedom

Thanks JAMF!! This month has been an exponential learning curve! Are there different quality DVI to HDMI wires I should look into, or are they all of equal potential?

Julian


Julian, We learn as we go. Surly there are better cables to be had, MONSTOR CABLES, think they are the best, complete with price. Any good "sheilded" cable will do fine..You don't need the Gold Plated ones either...Just a good Sheilded cable to block any outside interference. JAMF has given you good advice and has your set up ready..For me, it was trial and error, HDMI did not do well, as I have also heard from others! Good Luck, Can't wait to see your set up!!Jim [/quote]

Thankyou for your help & advice too! Yes I ll be posting some videos when its done. I've found some software to edge blend and warp for a seamless picture, so I'm looking forward to seeing the results!

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#3182789 - 01/18/11 04:25 PM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: Julian]
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If you like your purchases to be from companies that have just a modicum of ethics, don't go with products from Monster. Overpriced and evil IMHO.

Here's the source for my reasoning: Monster vs. Blue Jean Cable

At a minimum, get a cable that has a larger gauge wire and try to keep em: as short as possible / as long as they need to be. I've burned through an HDMI cable with small wires.

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#3182870 - 01/18/11 06:06 PM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: Julian]
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Don't buy Monster cables. HUGE ripoff.

Here is your source for all of your cabling needs: www.monoprice.com

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#3182898 - 01/18/11 06:37 PM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: Julian]
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Julian, We learn as we go. Surly there are better cables to be had, MONSTOR CABLES, think they are the best, complete with price. Any good "sheilded" cable will do fine..You don't need the Gold Plated ones either...Just a good Sheilded cable to block any outside interference.

IF You READ MY POST, I say Monster cables "Think they are the Best, with a price to match...I DID NEVER RECOMMEND THEM , OR WOULD I> Just so we all are clear!!!Cheers, Jim

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#3183522 - 01/19/11 01:26 PM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: Julian]
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Apologies for misreading your post. Looks like we agree. thumbsup

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#3323882 - 06/21/11 04:05 AM Re: Is this spec good enough??? [Re: Julian]
Julian Offline
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Hey guys,

I've stumbled over afew issues! I ve just tried to run the set up and for some reason the projector running off the miniDP port shows a crystal clear picture, whilst the others both show pictures which very poor quality with lines of green across teh screen? Does this mean all projectors need to be installed via minidp??

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