Options for replacing PC monitor with LCD TV?
Discussion
I've got a 19" Mitsubishi CRT monitor and an ordinary CRT TV which I use mostly for playing the 360 on. They both take up a bit of desktop real estate in my office, so I've been taking about replacing them - possibly with a 32" LCD TV.
I've read a bit about LCD TV's accepting PC inputs so I was wondering if I could I replace both CRTs with this larger LCD TV and use this for both the PC and 360? I think some TV's offer a PIP facility so I could swap between them if required - most of the time I'll be using one or the other rather than both at the same time.
Or would I be better off with a 19" LCD monitor for the PC and say a 26" LCD TV for the 360?
Thoughts??
I've read a bit about LCD TV's accepting PC inputs so I was wondering if I could I replace both CRTs with this larger LCD TV and use this for both the PC and 360? I think some TV's offer a PIP facility so I could swap between them if required - most of the time I'll be using one or the other rather than both at the same time.
Or would I be better off with a 19" LCD monitor for the PC and say a 26" LCD TV for the 360?
Thoughts??
Yes sir - two words: Do it.
My lad has a 19" LCD in his bedroom for this very reason. He has the following:
PC connected via VGA port;
PlayStation connected via Yellow/Red/White analogue connectors on the side;
Aerial connected so he can watch tv as well.
And theres still a spare scart on the TV, so I'm going to give him the VCR when I swap it out later this year.....
Before the LCD, he had a TV for his PS/2 and a monitor for his PC.
HTH
Greg
My lad has a 19" LCD in his bedroom for this very reason. He has the following:
PC connected via VGA port;
PlayStation connected via Yellow/Red/White analogue connectors on the side;
Aerial connected so he can watch tv as well.
And theres still a spare scart on the TV, so I'm going to give him the VCR when I swap it out later this year.....
Before the LCD, he had a TV for his PS/2 and a monitor for his PC.
HTH
Greg
I have a 32" LG TV with a 360 connected to the DVI (HD) connector and the PC into a dedicated PC connector on the TV.
You can easily switch betwene inputs using the TV remote.
I believe the newer version has HDMI connections rather than DVI and also allows "picture within picture" meaning you can have the PC on the screen and watch the TV in 1/4 of it (if you see what I mean)
You can easily switch betwene inputs using the TV remote.
I believe the newer version has HDMI connections rather than DVI and also allows "picture within picture" meaning you can have the PC on the screen and watch the TV in 1/4 of it (if you see what I mean)
The resolution on a 32" TV is going to be pretty appaling compared to a dedicated 19" PC monitor. Most likely around 1300x768 playing 1280x1024 (ETA oh you have a 19" CRT more likely 1600x1200 then) but on a much larger screen. I wouldn't want to do any work on the PC at that size and res. If you are only using it for games you might be able to get away with it.
How much do you want to spend? For a grand you can get this 30" Dell monitor: www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=331613
Ok so it won't work as a TV out the box but you could get a TV tuner for the PC for next to nothing and turn it all into a PVR
The resolution of it is also well above what you need for 1080p HD gaming so there's another bonus.
The only issue with it is you will need a high end graphics card to run it a) because it needs a dual link DVI and b) it takes some serious muscle to use it at it's higher resolutions.
A cheaper alternative that doesn't need the dual link DVI is:
www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=408880
It's also 1080p compliant but is obviously a little smaller than you might want.
How much do you want to spend? For a grand you can get this 30" Dell monitor: www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=331613
Ok so it won't work as a TV out the box but you could get a TV tuner for the PC for next to nothing and turn it all into a PVR
The resolution of it is also well above what you need for 1080p HD gaming so there's another bonus.
The only issue with it is you will need a high end graphics card to run it a) because it needs a dual link DVI and b) it takes some serious muscle to use it at it's higher resolutions.
A cheaper alternative that doesn't need the dual link DVI is:
www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=408880
It's also 1080p compliant but is obviously a little smaller than you might want.
Edited by eyebeebe on Tuesday 9th January 13:16
eyebeebe said:
The resolution on a 32" TV is going to be pretty appaling compared to a dedicated 19" PC monitor. Most likely around 1300x768 playing 1280x1024 (ETA oh you have a 19" CRT more likely 1600x1200 then) but on a much larger screen. I wouldn't want to do any work on the PC at that size and res. If you are only using it for games you might be able to get away with it.
How much do you want to spend? For a grand you can get this 30" Dell monitor: www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=331613
Ok so it won't work as a TV out the box but you could get a TV tuner for the PC for next to nothing and turn it all into a PVR
The resolution of it is also well above what you need for 1080p HD gaming so there's another bonus.
The only issue with it is you will need a high end graphics card to run it a) because it needs a dual link DVI and b) it takes some serious muscle to use it at it's higher resolutions.
A cheaper alternative that doesn't need the dual link DVI is:
www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=408880
It's also 1080p compliant but is obviously a little smaller than you might want.
How much do you want to spend? For a grand you can get this 30" Dell monitor: www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=331613
Ok so it won't work as a TV out the box but you could get a TV tuner for the PC for next to nothing and turn it all into a PVR
The resolution of it is also well above what you need for 1080p HD gaming so there's another bonus.
The only issue with it is you will need a high end graphics card to run it a) because it needs a dual link DVI and b) it takes some serious muscle to use it at it's higher resolutions.
A cheaper alternative that doesn't need the dual link DVI is:
www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=408880
It's also 1080p compliant but is obviously a little smaller than you might want.
Edited by eyebeebe on Tuesday 9th January 13:16
For the 30£ screen, why do you need two DVI connections to run it?
_deano said:
For the 30£ screen, why do you need two DVI connections to run it?
I don't know the technical reasons behind it (and tbh not sure a dual link DVI means 2 x DVI connectors) but it's also the case for the Apple 30" monitor (which is twice the price so I didn't recommend it). I suspect it is something to do with outputting at such a high resolution. No doubt one of the technical experts here can explain the ins and outs.
A few options for your consideration.
My son has one of these in his room:
NEC MultiSync LCD2335WXM
Features a TV tuner built in plus a dvi port for the computer and a component connection for his playstation 2. Has a nice remote that, with the press of a button, will instantly choose between computer, TV or playstation. 23 inches.
Viewsonic N3260w
Viewsonic 32" TV with PC RGB port. Has the size that you are looking for.
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There are a lot of these PC Monitor with TV capability or even TV with PC monitor capability coming out. For the latter type, you may have to use a video card with HDMI output. The CES show in Vegas this week has a lot of gadgety type displays that are coming out soon. You may want to wait until the end of 1st quarter 2007 before making your decision.
ErnestM
My son has one of these in his room:
NEC MultiSync LCD2335WXM
Features a TV tuner built in plus a dvi port for the computer and a component connection for his playstation 2. Has a nice remote that, with the press of a button, will instantly choose between computer, TV or playstation. 23 inches.
Viewsonic N3260w
Viewsonic 32" TV with PC RGB port. Has the size that you are looking for.
---
There are a lot of these PC Monitor with TV capability or even TV with PC monitor capability coming out. For the latter type, you may have to use a video card with HDMI output. The CES show in Vegas this week has a lot of gadgety type displays that are coming out soon. You may want to wait until the end of 1st quarter 2007 before making your decision.
ErnestM
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