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Difference between analog and digital LCD monitors?

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by korrupt, Sep 3, 2006.

  1. korrupt Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,060

    Thats my question. Any replieswould be appreciated.

    Regards,

    Korrupt
  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    All LCD monitors are digital internally. It is the accepted input that may be analog, digital or both.

    I would say, that in normal use, there is no visible difference between an analog or a digital ouput from your video card.

    Over long distances or through splitters, digital signal will not lose quality, whereas the analog VGA signal may get worse. This is not an issue for you unless you work in a very noisy environment and/or send the video signal over 20ft away.

    You should get a display that supports both kinds of input, so you would have some flexibility.
  3. wolfram TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,605   +9

    I think there's not too much difference between the two. In theory, the digital signal should be cleaner, and sharper, but really, it's really hard to notice a difference.
  4. johnmayo Banned Posts: 123

    Yea i got a 19" widescreen Hanns-G JW199D..It has both VGA(Analog) DVI(Digital)..Like wolfram said there really isnt much difference..I have compared them both..But like Nudsu said you should get one with both...