Advice Needed Sony FWD-42PV1:HD resolution?

[IainM]

Hi,

A friend has recently bought a Sony FWD-42PV1.
http://www.morecomputers.com/extra.asp?pn=mp-fwd42pv1&referer=FroogleA1#.TnerUuzh6So

The unit only has the following inputs, DVI, VGA(Damaged), SVideo and an Aerial IN.

He is wanting to use it for his PS3 and for his Virgin. I think I am right in saying that he will not be able to get a HD Resolution with this method (Not sure if the TV supports 1080p) but that's fine as SD will do.

I've had a look around on Google but not found much info that applies to the above.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[jagabo]

DVI will handle HD. He can use an HDMI to DVI cable. Audio will have to go elsewhere.

[usually_quiet]

The resolution of the Sony FWD-42PV1 is listed as 852x480. This means it can display 16:9 material without letterboxing, but not at an HD resolutions. Its description says the DVI-D input is HDCP compliant, so it should be OK with the PS3, using an HDMI to DVI-D cable, assuming the PS3 supports the monitor's resolution.

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[jagabo]

The resolution of the Sony FWD-42PV1 is listed as 852x480. This means it can display 16:9 material without letterboxing, but not at an HD resolutions.

I saw a 2300 pound widescreen plasma and assumed it was HD. I should have looked at the details. The vertical resolution is even less than a normal standard defintion PAL signal! Throw it away and get a HDTV.