Using TV For Computer Monitor

Since I plan to buy a new 32in tv I was wondering if its practical to use it as a computer monitor; if so what brand and model would be recommended?, thanks for any input

 

TV's are coming out nowadays with a wider range of connectors, for example HDMI, but do you have a HDMI connector on your computer? What about DVI or just the standard VGA connector? You would have to investigate how easy it would be to connect.

TV's are better TV's than they are monitors, that's why I would only consider it if I didn't have a reasonable monitor available. Manufacturers are making them more PC friendly though. TV's are made to view across the room, monitors are made to sit on your desk.

How do you want to use it? Are you going to switch between TV and PC connection? Do you have an aerial connection available?

Are you going to play videos on it? A monitor will give you a better playback. TV's still don't have the resolution capabilities of monitors.

Plan carefully what you want to do with it and how much it will take to set it up.

I have both a TV and a computer that I use as a media centre. The media centre uses a monitor, it has a TV card and I use it for high definition TV and DVD playback, along with the multiple channel audio. For everyday tele, I just use the TV.

If you want to use the TV as a monitor, check what connections you will need. Do some websearches for the term "32in" along with "review ". Brands I would consider are Panasonic and Sony. Put the model number into a search along with "specifications" or look up the specs at the manufacturer's website.

I will move this to the Hardware forum.

Matt

 

mattman:

Thanks for the reply. I mainly want to transfer movies and tv shows that I can get on the net for free; I get tired of the little computer screen after a while. It sounds like it will work with a loss in resolution which I can live with. I'll check out the tv's and see which one is my best bet, thanks again

 

Are you looking at CRT or LCD ?

 

rsinfo, I don't think CRT TV's will be marketed now.

Here, nobody wants a CRT any more. I run them because I have the space...and also because CRT still has better resolution than the flat screen offers (at the same size).

shacko wants to buy a new TV. I doubt I could buy a new CRT TV here. Everyone wants a flat screen.

Matt

 

From what I have been told, a jung workmate of mine is a, shall we say, a serial lawbreaker, that watches the latest Movies downloaded to his PC on a 60" Plasma TV, and thinks it is great. Connected via HDMI cable.
But bear in mind that for normal computer work email, word, and so on, it is less than satisfactory, but great for movies.
So I am told....