Looking for a new computer monitor / tv

glemay

Hey guys, its been awhile since I've posted. Been pretty busy with school and work. Anyways, I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for me. Basically, I want one monitor for two purposes. I want to use it as my computer monitor and as a tv. What would be the best way to do this? Buy a computer monitor or a regular lcd tv? I'm looking for something around 20-24 inches in size, and widscreen. And if it means anything, I currently have a 17 inch lcd.

If anyone has any other suggestions, please feel free, I'm all ears.

Thanks

Jerry

ledhed

Dell ultrasharp series have VGA, DVI, Composite and S-Video hookups so you could plug in a tuner. Or you can get a tuner card for your computer and use it like a tivo

glemay

Would there be any reason why I couldn't use an lcd tv as my computer monitor? Are there any drawbacks?

Thanks

Jerry

just_visiting

glemay wrote:

Would there be any reason why I couldn't use an lcd tv as my computer monitor? Are there any drawbacks?

Thanks

Jerry

Biggest Drawback is the resolution on LCD TV.

Fireman32

Go to your local Best Buy and check out there selection. The one by me has a few 20 inch and bigger combos that are also HDTV ready.

Fireman32

check out this link
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat104900050012&type=category

glemay

So, your saying that the lcd tv wouldn't be ideal when surfing the web or writing up a paper in microsoft word for school?

AndyGwis

I have a 32" Westinghouse in my bedroom. It's a TV, but it has VGA inputs so you can use it for PC.

I think the resolution looks very good. Better than the screen in my laptop. They have 27" TVs that would be even better for your application.

I would get a TV with VGA inputs, not a Monitor that you can hook a tuner to for tv.

glemay

What do you guys think about this monitor? Looks like it has alot of nice features, including the tv input. Anybody have one?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10079749&catid=22559&logon=&langid=EN

Thanks

AndyGwis

I think it looks nice, and NEC seems to make good stuff (from reputation, not experience).

But, the price seems a bit high. I know you can get a new Westinghouse 32" LCD with built in HDTV tuner for like $649 at BB. I'd look for the 27" Westy with built in HDTV in an open box somewhere (or buy off the web), probably get one for $500 or less out the door.

bknauss

Some guys I work with just got Gateway 24" LCD monitors. Looks amazing, especially for having 1080p support and a ~$700 price tag.

Refefer

glemay wrote:

So, your saying that the lcd tv wouldn't be ideal when surfing the web or writing up a paper in microsoft word for school?

Wait up, hold on one second.

I'm using a 26" Olevia HD-TV set at 1280x720 to write a paper, do some work, and watch TV PIP. I even posted a brief review of the unit when I first got it.

Yes, the resolution could be a little better, but I've found that this is the way to go, bar none.

See http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40590&highlight=26+olevia

for some idea of how it works.

This tv can now be found for around $400, significantly cheaper and a bit bigger than the other options.