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A/V LCD PC Monitor with TV Tuner vs. LCD TV with PC Capability

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by j`w0n, 27 Oct 2006.

  1. j`w0n

    j`w0n What's a Dremel?

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    I've decided to get a new monitor to replace my 19" CRT due to lack of desk room. I also want my PC monitor to double as a television for my room.

    Should I:

    1. Buy a new LCD computer monitor as well as a TV tuner for television? (I've never used one of these before, and I'm not sure how they work.)

    or:

    2. Buy an LCD TV with a VGA input to be used as my primary PC monitor. If I went this route, I'll probably spend more and get an integrated ATSC Tuner.

    Here are some of my options:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009094
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009089
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16889252016
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16889022027
     
  2. Buzzons

    Buzzons Minimodder

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    TVs have a far lower resolution so it would be best to get a Screen with a tuner as well, not a tv and vga input.
     
  3. sui_winbolo

    sui_winbolo Giraffe_City

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    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16889107005

    I have that HDTV, I love it. But I do wish it was higher resolution. It looks nice as a monitor, but I would like more "surface area" you get with higher resolution.

    The negative reviews, they probably just have some hearing loss and forgot how to work a remote, lol. I don't have a single problem with my tv.
     
  4. j`w0n

    j`w0n What's a Dremel?

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  5. Cardan

    Cardan What's a Dremel?

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    i have a 20" lcd and its great as a monitor but when you start getting a little further away to use as a tv its kinda small
     

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