Avareyne

Due to my disliking most monitors in existence and not wanting to cough up 1k for a monitor to satisfy me, I am now curious about TV as monitors.

I saw these in the store today,

Sony Bravia - KDL32XBR6
Panasonic 32LZ800
Toshiba - 32RV530U
LG 37LG50 (huge I know, but the picture was prettyful in the store)
There was also a pretty Samsung 37" 1080P, but no clue what the model number was. Might be "LN37A550" and it was 1150 if that helps determine.

Do those 37"ers have a 32" version?

Anyone used any of these and can share some advice? Would really like PIP so I can run my game and watch TV at the same time.

Thanks.

Kip69

They can not do the high resolution that Monitors need and they are not good for sitting close to. They can be used for HTPC because they are mostly used for movies.

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Avareyne

Uhmmm, well a lot of people use them, so... not sure how accurate that is. Need it for gaming/TV watching. Do everything else on my laptop.

Fox_Smash

SORRY for the hijacking,but i have a 26" LCD TV(used as monitor) and i'm wondering if it's really bad for my view to stay close to the TV.
EDIT:it's awesome for gaming/TV/movies.

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Dillinger

i use my lg 42inch lcd its 720p 120hz. i use 1360x768 i think it looks pretty good i still sit the same distance i would when i watch tv or play ps3

Gexx

My 40" Bravia does 1080p at 1920x1080 and its great.

Edit: Using HDMI from TV to DVI into the vid card.

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Azazel

I have a samsung 46 inch dlp and I used it as my monitor for a long time.

1280x720 on the tv and it was great.

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Fox_Smash

so u don't use it as close as a monitor?
how is it on your eyes?

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Avareyne

How are the models I posted?

Not into 720p, resolution isn't high enough for monitor use.

FoxSmash, they make 26" monitors so I wouldn't worry.

Desk if I use a TV is 2.5 feet deep.

My experience with 720p tv's as monitors is less than stellar. I have one currently and I don't like it at all hooked to my laptop so 1080p is a must.

Monkmachine

I have a 32" generic monitor which runs at 1366x768 and I sit right in front of it. I don't find I need those high resolutions, just turn on cleartype and AA in games and your all good!

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