Scan Converter vs. Scaler

SUMMARY

In summary: you can use Scalers if you want the ultimate in quality pictures and don't need lots of mixing options. If you want to have that "TV look", however, you can use Scan Converters to down convert computers to match video.

Don't forget, the weakest link will kill the picture, so the highest level of video signal across the entire signal chain will yield better images no matter which methodology you choose. Again, remember, a $.99 cheapo connector just made that system worth $.99, so ensure that all of the pieces of the system are of sufficient quality.