I am thinking of getting a 23 inch Samsung HDTV (with VGA and DVI ports to plug in my computer) but the problem is that the resolution on it is 1366 by 768 so I'm not sure if it will be good as a computer monitor.
These are my questions:
1) Is there anything just inherently wrong with using an HDTV as a computer monitor?
2) Is the 1366x768 resolution on this HDTV a low resolution for a PC monitor?
3) Is this resolution of 1366 by 768 better or worse than my current 17 inch monitor which has a native resolution of 1280 by 1024?
4) Is this resolution of 1366 by 768 not a standard resolution setting available on PC games (so that I won't be able to set games to this setting and will be stuck with stretching issues)?
Thanks for any information.
p.s.
-Note that I use my computer for casual web surfing and some high-end PC games like America's Army (and I may use it for graphics programs like Illustrator).
-The reason I want to get an HDTV is so that I can plug my Xbox 360 into it a
2006-12-18 08:02:57 · 6 answers · asked by Jason A 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Hmmm, it might be ok, but I can just see your eyeballs slowly drifting apart. lol (Opposite of crosseyed)
You may have to move the screen away from you then.
I do not know what the emissions are from the HDTV screen and possible resulting damage to you by your close proximity to it.
It can be done with some tweaking according to this webpage I am quoting in the next paragraph.. I am concerned with the long term safety for you though since it is still new and untested.
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Analog Connection:
The first thing you need to know about connecting a computer to a HDTV is the difference between the typical Component video input of an HDTV and the typical output type of a computer.
Component Video inputs are Y-Pr-Pb. Computers output RGB(HV). These are different formats and while you may get an image with this connection (if resolution and refresh rate are correct) the image will be very green.
You cannot use just a cable to connect the two. You need to convert the signal format from RGB to Y-Pr-Pb. For this you need a "transcoder".
2006-12-18 08:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend getting a 24" Dell LCD - it has a widescreen resolution of 1920x1200 which will work fine with your video card, and it has a variety of inputs to hook up your Xbox or whatever else you might have.
1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. Worse.
4. It is not a standard resolution.
2006-12-18 08:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without comparing the opposite deserves of the 2 units, 720p is thoroughly enough for a 32 inch reveal. 1080p turns into a principal expertise in higher reveal sizes, however no longer at 32 inches. And it is gross overkill at 23 inches.
2016-09-03 17:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...Get a large LCD flat panel display, (Liquid Crystal Display). I have a 15 inch. Works great and you do not get impacted by all the "radiation" from the electron guns inside of CRT (cathode ray tubes ) type of regular televison like monitors. Get a 17 or 19 inch if you can afford it . Like around 300 bucks. Good Luck !!!
and,,,,Merry Christmas.
2006-12-18 08:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by devil dogs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are constantly working on a computer, you can watch TV on your computer while taking a break from work, or only watch your favorite TV program. Also, you can watch a TV program while the computer is downloading data or busy with some CPU intensive process. For persons staying in a small flat, space is saved when your computer also functions as a TV. For more instructions please visit at
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2006-12-20 21:18:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only is it has the proper connections, it must have the DVI connection, the white calbe (pins), or a HDMI if your computer supports that.
2006-12-18 08:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋