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Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - auzorann - 01-24-2010
does anyone use an LCD HDTV as their PC monitor? i'm looking to get a 32" 1080p to replace my 19" monitor. i keep reading that 720p would look just as good because of the distance from the TV.if you're 10 feet or less they say 720p looks just as good as 1080p but over 10 feet and you start to notice the difference.currently i sit about 3 feet away from my 19" and the resolution i use is 1440x900. going to 720p would be a drop in resolution but i would be gaining a lot of viewing area. so that's why i think 1080p may be better.so if anyone has any info or suggestions i'd love to hear them.
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - wickedbeard - 01-24-2010
I use a 32" LCD for my monitor and it is 720p, and the picture is crystal clear.I can sit across the room as see everything on the screen no prob.
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - bornoffire - 01-24-2010
1080p is overrated
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - auzorann - 01-24-2010
<!--quoteo(post=347536:date=Jan 24 2010, 01:05 PM:name=BornOfFire)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (BornOfFire @ Jan 24 2010, 01:05 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=347536\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec1080p is overrated<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndyep i've decided on a vizio 32" 720p. we have an rca 40" 1080p and the difference between the 720p and 1080p channels isn't noticeable at any distance really. walmart has a pretty good deal on the vizio and the pc resolution will go up to 1920x1080. that's probably 1080i but it doesn't make any difference. i'll be happy with 720p i'm sure.what brand does everyone recommend? the vizio i'm looking at is $349.
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - wickedbeard - 01-24-2010
I am pretty sure the only thing 1080p is good for is to watch blu ray discs.
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - auzorann - 01-24-2010
<!--quoteo(post=347551:date=Jan 24 2010, 04:48 PM:name=wickedbeard)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (wickedbeard @ Jan 24 2010, 04:48 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=347551\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecI am pretty sure the only thing 1080p is good for is to watch blu ray discs.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndyeah you're probably right.thanks for the info guys.
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - Funkytown - 01-25-2010
1080p gives u the best of both worlds it comes with 720p to hope this helps
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - Mutilated - 01-25-2010
Yeah it looks great, I know when I bought my HD it gave me the cord to plug it into my computer.
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - scabboy - 01-25-2010
I use a 19" HDTV as an editing monitor (for playback) and it's fine. You don't need 1080- I think 720/1080 looks better from a distance than close up sometimes. I just use an HDMI output cord.
Hdtv As Pc Monitor? - ullilein - 01-25-2010
I personally do not like to use my TV as a monitor as I prefer very high resolutions. if you are using a lower resolution on your computer you will be fine but if you are cranking a high res you may not be happy.