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DVD player + monitor... will they be compatible?

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aquilotta | 22:34 Mon 02nd Jun 2008 | Technology
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Hi. Have a flat with no TV aerial, and have no need for TV, [b]but[/b] want to watch DVDs. If we buy an ordinary DVD player, and a flatscreen monitor, will we be able to watch the films? Or would it require an interface such as a computer or a "real" tv for it to process the DVD ? (in other words, would buying a monitor + DVD player just be a waste of money 'cos they won't do what we want?) Advice gratefully received!
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Most monitors have connections for computers - eg SVGA or DVI cable, whereas most DVD players have a Scart connection.

This cable seems to do the job for you and is suitable for lcd monitors (not old type monitors)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3 7141&doy=3m6&C=SO&U=strat15

Not sure what the quality will be like though.
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Gulp. Thank you!
If you buy a dvd player with hdmi out and a monitor with hdmi in then it should work with just the hdmi lead.

You may need also need amplified speakers to get the sound to work too.
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Thank you both. Looking at your answers, and comparing prices of comparably-sized LCD monitors/LCD TVs it seems as though it might simply make sense to go straight for a small LCD TV, even if I currently have no intention of using it as a TV...
Bear in mind that if you buy a monitor and dvd player, then you will not need a tv licence.

If you buy a tv (even if you don't watch it), you will need a tv licence.
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*grin* good point! Thanks

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