Video Cables
Video signals all start and end in RGB format (a display uses red, green, and blue to create a full-color image). But video sources process and deliver those signals in different ways, and often you'll have more than one type of connection to choose from. Which one will give you the best image? Our take: For analog video, go with component cables if possible. If that isn't possible, and it often won't be, use S-Video. Your last resort is composite, the familiar "yellow" cable made famous by VCRs. For digital video, use an HDMI or DVI connection for best results.
Illustration: David Puckett
Illustration: David Puckett
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