It means that it can operate as a computer monitor. As far as I can tell, Vista requires neither HDCP nor DVI. I am plugged in with VGA right now on a 21" Trinitron CRT and it seems to work fine. This monitor is 5 years old, and is not "Vista-certified" ... I think the certifications are just hit plugs for Microsoft that should most certainly NOT be mentioned in Engadget articles. It's pointless, any monitor works with any operating system. Period.
I'm using a 19 inch Widescreen Hanns G right now for Vista Ultimate and gaming on my 360. Being Vista Certified doesn't mean anything. Vista accepts nearly every monitor. Mine works just fine. Just plug and play.
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paloooz @ May 11th 2007 12:48PM
It means that it can operate as a computer monitor. As far as I can tell, Vista requires neither HDCP nor DVI. I am plugged in with VGA right now on a 21" Trinitron CRT and it seems to work fine. This monitor is 5 years old, and is not "Vista-certified" ... I think the certifications are just hit plugs for Microsoft that should most certainly NOT be mentioned in Engadget articles. It's pointless, any monitor works with any operating system. Period.
LongshotX @ May 11th 2007 1:41PM
I'm using a 19 inch Widescreen Hanns G right now for Vista Ultimate and gaming on my 360. Being Vista Certified doesn't mean anything. Vista accepts nearly every monitor. Mine works just fine. Just plug and play.