HDV via HDMI to WUXGA monitor
 

Sorry newb question here: can I view 1080i on a WUXGA monitor with HDMI if plugged directly to an HDV camera with HDMI output (HV20). Tried recently with an HP 2408h monitor at the store, but could only get a 480i signal (albeit NTSC camera to European monitor). I would like to view direct from camera footage in 1080i, but use as a secondary monitor as well (editing on laptop). Full 1080p monitors are still too large and expensive here in Norway (minimum 40 inch), and my laptop (M590k/MaLX) doesn't have the horsepower to process 1080i. Any suggestions given budget of 500 circa usd (about 700 in Norway given GST/VAT 25% + shipping)?

Cheers - btw tall ships' race left here recently, will post (SLOWLY) edited footage in vimeo - if I can get network rendering in Vegas to work (3 obsolete 'puters)..It's in Boston and Canada in a few years, don't miss it...80+ tall ships including most of the world's largest...great videography opportunity!

Arne - Bergen, Norway