lcd tv as a pc monitor

jimmy_mumu

right, i've been looking at monitors aroung the 22" size but it dawned on me, for that size i could get a half decent lcd tv, as long as it had the relavent connectors for my graphics card , it would be ok.
could anyone tell me if this would be ok before i dive in. thanks

marms

if it supports full hd 1920x1080 resolution it'll be fine

Naf

Even if it doesn't it'll be fine. If you look up the right leads/plugs you can connect it via the HDMI that all HDTVs have anyway; that's how my 32" LCD TV is hooked to my main PC; and its only running 1024x768. Works like a charm. Another advantage is built in speakers; you can just run a cable straight from PC to some TV's audio input' mine works for this :-)
Not sure if you can still get mine in shops though...

Elsewhere

It will work OK, but whether it will be suitable depends what you want to use it for. My son uses a very large TV as a monitor - he thought it would be great for gaming, and it is - but he needs to sit a long way back from it because of its size.

However, this means that it's awkward for other purposes, either he has to fiddle with web page sizes, or font sizes, or else get headaches from eye strain when using the comp for activities that involve reading. So he turns to his laptop...

Also he gets badgered by the TV licensing people because of his TV "monitor". He doesn't watch live TV, so he doesn't actually need a license... but if you have an apparatus that is capable of receiving it, they can be persistant.

stilltheone

I think better to stick with a computer monitor.

Something like the BenQ G2420HD 24 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor(2ms Response Time, 1920x1080, 2 Years On Site Swap Warranty) in conjunction with a HD Freeview box with HDMI is worthy of consideration.
Of course you can go cheaper than that, though I would go for a LED backlit screen.

jimmy_mumu

the main reason was because of the speakers, don't really like the idea of having to purchase them seperate. thanx

S0litaire

i'm using a 21.5" LCD TV for my PC monitor (it's 1080p with FreeView and a DVD player) I never need to leave my Computer desk ^_^ lol

Most LCD's these days will have DVI and HDMI fewer are coming with VGA connections these days (that's a WHOLE other rant!)

HDMI can take audio as well as video (you just have to make sure your Graphics card can pass the audio) If not treat it like a DVI / VGA connection.
DVI / VGA are video only so you'll need a separate lead from your "line out" of your PC to the "Line In" of the screen.

stilltheone

jimmy_mumu wrote: »

the main reason was because of the speakers, don't really like the idea of having to purchase them seperate. thanx

So how much is a FULL HD 22" LCD TV?

How much is a 22" LED Full HD backlit monitor with built in speakers and a a Freeview box?

jimmy_mumu

i can get full hd for around £140 or hd ready from £110 ish with built in freeview.

stilltheone

How about this one? Samsung B2230HD 22" LCD Full HD 1080p Monitor TV £150

jimmy_mumu

looks good thanks.