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9/23/12 at 8:54pm
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Hey all, currently i am using some POS Dynex 40" 1080p tv as a second screen and i like the bigger screen (compared to a monitor) mostly due to my terrible vision lol, but i want something better. Want to stick with a 40 (although in consider bigger if the price was right i suppose)" and i was looking around $600 (i would consider more if it yielded much better IQ) at at some of the Samsung/Sony LED TV's. I am having trouble sorting through all the extra crap though, I dont care about 3D, Smart TV, 120Hz etc. I just want a tv with preferably an IPS panel, LED, and just some solid 2D IQ.


Any suggestions?
Edited by Blindsay - 10/1/12 at 3:01pm
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10/1/12 at 3:00pm
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10/2/12 at 5:39pm
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no suggestions?
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10/4/12 at 9:12am
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10/7/12 at 8:43am
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to the top. how about just suggestions for a good 40-46" LCD (LED) TV, IPS panel, and just pretend im not using it for a computer monitor lol
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10/7/12 at 8:46am
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to the top. how about just suggestions for a good 40-46" LCD (LED) TV, IPS panel, and just pretend im not using it for a computer monitor lol

Using a TV as a monitor is never the best idea.
If you have bad vision, invest in a high quality 24-30 computer monitor for about the same price and be happy.
Better color, Better pixel density, and an overall better experience.
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10/7/12 at 8:50am
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Using a TV as a monitor is never the best idea.
If you have bad vision, invest in a high quality 24-30 computer monitor for about the same price and be happy.
Better color, Better pixel density, and an overall better experience.


I used to have a U3011, i want something bigger. Also i can get a 40" for a lot less than the cost of a U3011. I sometimes use this screen from bed which is why i want something this big.
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10/7/12 at 9:09am
I really can't use my TV as a monitor apart from films, its just nowhere near as nice as the panels in a monitor

I don't think anybody will be able to tell you a TV that is good for using as a monitor... its comparing apples to oranges really.
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10/7/12 at 9:16am
I used a Samsung 46" as a monitor for over a year, it worked quite well as long as you are several feet away(4-6 feet /minimum/ depending on your screen size). I was using it to show friends what I was doing on main monitor(MMOBA games mostly), and to watch Hulu and what not.
I personally like the Samsung panels, though I have since been interested in the Sharp quad pixel stuffs tongue.gif I would just head to your local vendor and check the screens in store, check which ones you like, see how they deal with lower resolution content etc.
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10/7/12 at 9:25am
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I really can't use my TV as a monitor apart from films, its just nowhere near as nice as the panels in a monitor
I don't think anybody will be able to tell you a TV that is good for using as a monitor... its comparing apples to oranges really.

there are tv's that are far better than monitors out there except for pixel density, a good tv will have black levels and static contrast that will put monitors to shame (IE Pioneer Kuro). . regardless though, i just want a good suggestion for a tv thats 40-46" LED LCD, IPS panel and good 2D IQ, i dont care about smart tv, 3d etc.
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