The 30 incher requires a new NVidea 6800 video card, because normal DVI can't drive a 2560 x 1600 display.
I personally wouldn't buy one until they get some HDTV capability into that beast. It'd be a shame if a $3900 display system ($3300 for the display, $600 for the card) couldn't pull double duty on a good NFL weekend....
I dream of 2560 x 1600 resolution. Guess I have to be "content" with 1600 x 1200 for now.
I you wanted you could get a TV tuner card. Then you stick you video cable into it.
Done.
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