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> Topics of the day:
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>   1. Monitor Interface & Compatibility
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> Date:    Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:30:33 +0000
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> Subject: Re: Monitor Interface & Compatibility
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> Harvey,
>  It's a matter of the cable used.
>  
>  The following quote is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI
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>  "The long flat pin on a DVI-I connector is longer than the same pin on a 
>  DVI-D connector, so it is not possible to connect a male DVI-I to a 
>  female DVI-D by removing the 4 analog pins. It is possible, however, to 
>  connect a male DVI-D cable to a female DVI-I connector. Many flat screen 
>  LCD monitors have only the DVI-D connection so that a DVI-D male to 
>  DVI-D male cable will suffice when connecting the monitor to a 
>  computer's DVI-I female connector.
>  
>  Sorry it took so long to answer your question.
>  
>  Tim
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> From: Harvey Rose <[log in to unmask]>
> > I looking to buy a new monitor LCD type. My computer is a Pentium III 
> > 450Hz. (old) with ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON (ATI) Card with DVI-I connector. 
> > If I purchase a monitor such as the Samsung 216BW which has a DVI-D 
> > connector will this be compatible with this video card.. I'm using 
> > Windows 98SE right now. When I get a new computer or build one I want 
> > this monitor to be able to be used on the upgrade. Purchasing such a 
> > monitor is it backward compatible to my computer now or should I be 
> > purchasing a different monitor?
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> > Harvey
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