Comments on: Are there any cons when using a lcd tv as a dedicated computer monitor?

By: Cody

Cody — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:38:59 +0000

it works like a charm. one thing tho is that the resolutions are usually higher on an actual computer monitor VS the TV. this may be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your application.

also watch your inputs and outputs a 1080p TV wont display that high resolution through a VGA connector. a single link DVI to HDMI is needed.

720p resolutions are more flexible that way.

ALSO while 1080i (or any resolution ending in an "i") is fine for movies it looks HORRIBLE for computer use…
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By: Rudy

Rudy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:13:59 +0000

TV’s even a LCD tv may not have the resolution that a computer monition has.

Most 32" LCD tv’s are only 720p which only has a 1280 x 720 max resolution. A 1080P LCD TV will have a 1920 x 1080 resolution.

There are lots of 720p 32" tv’s out there and some start around $340 new. A 1080P model will start about 600.00 new.

So check your resolution and be sure it will work for you
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By: Pools

Pools — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:38:59 +0000

The only con is maybe you don’t want a giant ass monitor
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By: MaskedMusketeer

MaskedMusketeer — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:19:59 +0000

Nope. I have one right now, it works exactly the same as a computer monitor.
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