Is it a good idea to use a HDTV Lcd montior 19" samsung as a Pc Montior?

Question

A friend lives in a studio apt.
a tv and a pc montior would cramp up the small apt. space.
He'll use the HDTC lcd mainly as a pc montior, will the image burn in?

Answer 1

Yes, LCDs can have image retention (especially when they start age), but there a few simple ways to avoid it

a) Turn the Monitor off at night or when not in use, helps to reduce ion contamination in the Liquid crystals.
b) Use a screen saver

Answer 2

Make sure you have a screen saver that runs.

If you dont, it IS possible of making the image onto the screen. I have seen it happen even with LCD.