02-23-2010, 07:12 PM
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Is there any reason to buy a 23" HDTV vs. a Monitor
I want to set up a small TV in the bar in the basement. The monitors seems to have better specs at a lower price. Would I only buy the TV if I need the tuner? If I'm going to be using a computer or DTV box, is there a need to do so?
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02-24-2010, 11:20 AM
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The TV will have the built-in tuner & speakers and include a remote - I'd go with the TV for the sight bump in price. Just be sure it's 1080p!
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02-24-2010, 11:27 AM
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at 23" you dont need 1080P, 720P is fine for video
My stance is 1080P once you go higher than 32", 32" can go either way 720 or 1080
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02-24-2010, 11:47 AM
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I agree. Both my TVs at home are 32" and I didn't bother paying a premium for 1080. I'm very happy with my 720p. |
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02-24-2010, 11:55 AM
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you'd have a hard time even finding a 23 inch tv that does 1080p.
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02-24-2010, 10:06 PM
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thanks all!
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02-25-2010, 06:38 AM
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Oh I thought he was using it as a monitor as well. For video you don't need 1080 but if you're plugging it into a computer as well then 1080 is the way to go. 22-24" TVs at 1080p are not that hard to find & are usually around $250 or so.
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02-25-2010, 09:12 AM
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well....kind of. i MIGHT run a monitor cable over to watch hulu or netflix on it. that's about it. no gaming.
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02-25-2010, 09:28 AM
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Just make sure the TV has a VGA input. I recently ordered a 42" and 52" for my company and was surprised how many didnt include one.
if the PC has a DVI out, there are cheap DVI to HDMI adapters |
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02-25-2010, 10:52 AM
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Even then you'd be OK with 720 - you'll want to go higher only if you were planning on actully using it as a montor for surfing or office stuff. But video from any source will be good at 720. |
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