What is shown in the display of the new 1098 Pre/pro? Is it gimicky?

[BKSinAZ]

What does the display show.
Is it gimicky?
I find it gaudy

[mazuly]

It uses the composite input so you can use it for:

1) DVD (good for DVD-A menus)
2) HTPC (use as computer monitor)
3) Security cameras
4) Cable TV

Or anything else as long as you uses the composite video connection. I find it useful since I was going to build an HTPC for music playback and can use this display as a computer monitor. It also serves as normal display showing you connections, surround format used and so on. Finally it can be turned off completely (full circuit shutdown) in order to prevent any video noise entering audio circuits.

Thanks,
Maziar