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Phluxed
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Posted: Thu, 27th Oct 2005 22:33 Post subject: LCD TV as a Computer Monitor	Quick Quote Quote

As I posted on Nforce earlier, I am looking at getting a new big screen TV. I am also hoping it to be my primary computer monitor. I am making this post as a resource as well as getting some input from you guys. I have found out that Plasma is no good for a few reasons. It has a chance of burn in, and the resolutions aren't any good. LCD on the other hand, can support much better resolutions and has no chance at a burn in. http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=1721115&enterthread=y I have made that post and I hope for anyone who may be looking into doing the same as I am, that this can help you. Any of you guys have opinions on the television I chose? http://mdg.ca/en/products/tv_lcd37.asp

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Posted: Fri, 28th Oct 2005 00:50 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

that should be fine has a res to match most pc screens

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Posted: Fri, 28th Oct 2005 00:52 Post subject:

Yes, in the AnAndtech post there is discussion of pixil mapping.

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A couple of things to warn you about. The LCDTV you showed is looks like an OEM BENQ 37" model. Although it has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, it CANNOT take in 1080p input. I believe it will be pixel mapped to 1376x768 or something like that instead. There are only a few 37" LCD TV's on the market today that will do 1080p, thus 1:1 pixel mapping of 1920x1080 for computer monitor use: Westinghouse 37" and Sceptre 37".

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Posted: Sat, 5th Nov 2005 22:52 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Well shit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067LYIE/002-4268662-7745658?v=glance&n=172282&v=glance

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Posted: Sun, 6th Nov 2005 13:25 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I have a 26inch LCD-TV connected to my computer as a secondary screen. It's great for watching hdtv stuff on it, but to be honest i wouldn't use it as my primary device due to the size of it. It has a resolution of 1280x720 (only 720p), so the icons and everything else appears pretty big on screen, and you have to have a greater distance between you and the lcd, and my desktop isn't that big, that's why i put it on a tv stand where my old tv was. I also have my sat receiver connected to it. I would recommand you use it as a secondary device for watching movies etc and for playing games in widescreen, thats also very nice

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Posted: Sun, 6th Nov 2005 18:13 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Well, I'm going to be sitting across the room from it. Like I've gotten myself a sofa bed, and I'm using it to sit or lie on with a wireless and keyboard and mouse. I'f I'm going to be that far away, a decent sized resolution will be good. This television supports 1366 x 768 which is a tad higher than your television. I am thinking maybe you raise a valid point though, after reading some new discussion on anandtech. Should I just look for a higher resolution period or a would a 1280x768 work?

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Posted: Fri, 11th Nov 2005 20:44 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I think a 1280x768 would work, just make sure that it supports that new encrypted dvi port for the upcoming hd-dvd's (i think it's called hdmi - not sure though). And i can only advice you to go in a store first and take a look at the screen you want to buy. There are still LCD-TV out there wich have a terrible tv picture (not from pc source but cable or sat). I did the same, i went to big store and looked up a couple of tv's i've read about and i chose the best one (of course i ordered it on the internet later on to save some bucks ).

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