Using a tv as computer monitor

[mcecm]

Space is at a premium on my desk which is currently sporting a tv and monitor. So i'm wanting to get rid of the monitor and use only the tv instead of both. Is there a cable I could buy that would let me do this? Approximate prices would also be handy.
Cheers.

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Why not get a TV card for the PC? I've seen them for £20-30 not long ago.

[SotonS2]

mcecm said:

Space is at a premium on my desk which is currently sporting a tv and monitor. So i'm wanting to get rid of the monitor and use only the tv instead of both. Is there a cable I could buy that would let me do this? Approximate prices would also be handy. Cheers.

Or buy a cheap video as a TV source and buy a V-Box or similar to convert the PAL signal into something the monitor can understand.



IMO the monitor gives a sharper picture than the TV anyway. The V-Box has audio so a cheap set of free standing speakers and away you go. I think they accept 4 or so inputs so you can run a PlayStation or XBox through the PC monitor also.

[agent006]

TV screen will only take computer input at 640x480 and 60hz. i.e., you'd find plugging your fingers into the mains a far more pleasant experience.
A TV card is a far better idea.