Got HDCP? You might need it

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Jake @ Feb 2nd 2006 2:58PM

This isn't an issue at all if all of your hardware supports Component. HDCP only applies to DIGITAL connections. Got a non-HDCP flat panel with Component In connected to a non-HDCP video card with Component Out, and want to watch a Blu-Ray movie? Just use the component connection. Want DVI for desktop and gaming, but component for movies? Just connect you computer's DVI out to your monitor's DVI in, ALONG WITH the component out and the component in--and extend your windows desktop to the component connection (second monitor). When it's time to watch a movie, just PIP the component input, drag the movie to the extended desktop, then switch the monitor input to the component connection. Full HD Blu-ray, no HDCP. No, it's not "all digital," but it's not "another $4000" either.

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