McCordRm Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm thinking of getting an HDTV instead of a monitor to go with my upgraded computer system. Computer monitors get to 30" and get outrageous in price. HDTVs go over 30" for about the same money. I'm curious there are any HDTVs with a native 1920x1080 resolution from DVI or HDMI inputs? With at least 60hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 There are many full hi-def HDTV's with DVI/ HDMI inputs. Even Walmart sells these. Example: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vizio-E322VL/15250091 http://www.amazon.com/LG-32LD450-32-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B0039RRCJ8/ref=sr_1_2?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1297834003&sr=1-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacon Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 One thing I've never got: If HDTVs are so much cheaper per inch than monitors, what's the point in buying a >28" monitor when you can just buy an HDTV with the same outputs and refresh rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d05 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 One thing I've never got: If HDTVs are so much cheaper per inch than monitors, what's the point in buying a >28" monitor when you can just buy an HDTV with the same outputs and refresh rate? HDTV @ 30": 1920x1080 Monitor @ 30": 2560x1600 Slight difference in resolution, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izlude Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I almost went down this road. I was opting for an HDTV instead of a monitor, but had one concern. Do HDTV's run the risk of ghosting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibs Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 One thing I've never got: If HDTVs are so much cheaper per inch than monitors, what's the point in buying a >28" monitor when you can just buy an HDTV with the same outputs and refresh rate? Resolution and panel. Most 30" monitors are IPS (or similar) at 2560x1600. Most 30" LCD tvs are just regular TN panels and are quite cheaply made. Since well...30" monitors are usually used by design professionals where they need color accuracy / a good panel. 30" tvs on the other hand are like bought by students or people who want to save money but still get an LCD tv (just a generalization). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacon Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Beyond resolution though, is there a difference? Sorry, wasn't necessarily thinking of that as my own monitor only does 1080p as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCordRm Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Yea, it's native resolution that I'm looking for at at least 60hz. For example, I bought my daughter a "just ok" HDTV for her room- a Vizio something that will do 1920x1080, but only at 30hz. It's a 32" or 34". Anyhow, Monitors can get crazy high resolutions, true, but I never play at those resolutions, anyhow. Therefore, it seems an HDTV is a better option for my gaming needs. I'll look at the two you posted, Hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted February 16, 2011 Veteran Share Posted February 16, 2011 You don't want to use a HDTV for a desktop computer, the panels are generally crap and they're so big you have to stand a fair distance away from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyOpWarlord Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 You don't want to use a HDTV for a desktop computer, the panels are generally crap and they're so big you have to stand a fair distance away from them. I use a 37" at my monitor at work and it works out great. Especially when I have some site drawings open. Now I prefer my 27" iMac at home just because of the higher 2560x1440 resolution (well that and it's a Mac). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkMail Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 How many TV channels are 1080p compatible??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCordRm Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 You don't want to use a HDTV for a desktop computer, the panels are generally crap and they're so big you have to stand a fair distance away from them. Yes, EXACTLY. I don't sit right in front of the screen. :) As for the screen being crap... what do you mean? I know input lag COULD be a problem... but other than that, what's wrong with the screen? I'm thinking this one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-KDL32EX400/13812460?sourceid=1500000000000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=13812460 Bravia has a damn good rep- I own a 46" for home viewing- and this one looks like it will do 1920x1080 in 60hz just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RATiO Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If HDTV is good enough for consoles why wouldn't it be good enough for a PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Patriot Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 How many TV channels are 1080p compatible??? Over broadcast TV, none. They are either 720p or 1080i. Some satellite and cable systems do have channels in 1080p though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 There are more HDTV's with IPS panels than monitors though. TN panels don't do 178 degrees viewing angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted April 29, 2011 Veteran Share Posted April 29, 2011 I have an older Sony Bravia 50" DLP HDTV, and just for kicks and giggles I hooked up my PC to it, I got a DVI to HDMI cable, and it looked pretty damn good to me. And my TV is about 3-4 years old now. So if you can sit far enough away from it, I see no reason whatsoever why a newer HDTV could not work for a computer these days. May have to tweak a few settings in the control panel of the TV itself to get a perfect image, but it should be fine. Definitely. shakey 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApuBo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If HDTV is good enough for consoles why wouldn't it be good enough for a PC? maybe because PC's GPU have 0-255 Color profile activated over the shaders? plus AA and AF is better viewed at Monitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I have an older Sony Bravia 50" DLP HDTV, and just for kicks and giggles I hooked up my PC to it, I got a DVI to HDMI cable, and it looked pretty damn good to me. And my TV is about 3-4 years old now. So if you can sit far enough away from it, I see no reason whatsoever why a newer HDTV could not work for a computer these days. May have to tweak a few settings in the control panel of the TV itself to get a perfect image, but it should be fine. Definitely. I repped ya man, cause this is the truth :) I have a 55" LCD Samsung. Hooked PC up to it, and it was amazing. Just something special about having things almost scaling to the real life size :p Just remember though, on something so big, you have to sit farther away. It is good for games, not good for reading, as even though the font is on a bigger screen, sitting farther away can make it a chore reading some things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted April 29, 2011 Veteran Share Posted April 29, 2011 I repped ya man, cause this is the truth :) I have a 55" LCD Samsung. Hooked PC up to it, and it was amazing. Just something special about having things almost scaling to the real life size :p Just remember though, on something so big, you have to sit farther away. It is good for games, not good for reading, as even though the font is on a bigger screen, sitting farther away can make it a chore reading some things. Thanks man. (Y) Reading it back, I did state it pretty succinct and eloquent. :laugh: You make a great counter point though as well. It really is good for gaming and also for viewing higher quality videos. For reading, even something as "normal" as being on Neowin, it really is not all that good for at all. Just something reading at that size does not feel right at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted April 30, 2011 Veteran Share Posted April 30, 2011 Moved to Home Theatre discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yes, EXACTLY. I don't sit right in front of the screen. :) Why would you want to buy a PC screen you can't sit in front of? PPI is the biggest problem with any LCD screen at large sizes. Anything over 24/25" becomes painful at 1080 imo and even those are a bit rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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