Using my LCD TV as a display monitor?
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I went out and bought myself a small 32" LCD TV, and needless to say, the thing is practically huge in comparison to my old 20-inch monitor. I've never really had an LCD TV before, and I just noticed that my new TV has an DVI/VGA plug in the back of it--and considering that the 32" TV has a resolution of 1900x1024 (or something like that), it might just be a kick-ass monitor--but my question is this: If I use it as a 32-inch monitor, is this thing going to kill my eyesight? :P
Do you know...LinFu?
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I went out and bought myself a small 32" LCD TV, and needless to say, the thing is practically huge in comparison to my old 20-inch monitor. I've never really had an LCD TV before, and I just noticed that my new TV has an DVI/VGA plug in the back of it--and considering that the 32" TV has a resolution of 1900x1024 (or something like that), it might just be a kick-ass monitor--but my question is this: If I use it as a 32-inch monitor, is this thing going to kill my eyesight? :P
Do you know...LinFu?
Welcome to the gang. I took the plung and trashed my 20inch (crappy brand) CRT tele for a Samsung 40inch LCD. It was the best move ever. I originally bought it to complement my PS3 (to be used to watch Blu-Ray). But I also work from home and I also hook it up with my laptop and use it as a huge screen :) The HD resolution is crystal clear and sharp as hell ! If I go blind, I will do so with a smile :D
I Dream of Absolute Zero
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Welcome to the gang. I took the plung and trashed my 20inch (crappy brand) CRT tele for a Samsung 40inch LCD. It was the best move ever. I originally bought it to complement my PS3 (to be used to watch Blu-Ray). But I also work from home and I also hook it up with my laptop and use it as a huge screen :) The HD resolution is crystal clear and sharp as hell ! If I go blind, I will do so with a smile :D
I Dream of Absolute Zero
I seem to be in an incredibly similar situation. I can actually lounge around the room and do work on the 'puter, without the need to balance a laptop on my person, or sit at some kind of desk. Good times, good times.
My current favourite word is: Nipple!
-SK Genius
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I went out and bought myself a small 32" LCD TV, and needless to say, the thing is practically huge in comparison to my old 20-inch monitor. I've never really had an LCD TV before, and I just noticed that my new TV has an DVI/VGA plug in the back of it--and considering that the 32" TV has a resolution of 1900x1024 (or something like that), it might just be a kick-ass monitor--but my question is this: If I use it as a 32-inch monitor, is this thing going to kill my eyesight? :P
Do you know...LinFu?
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I went out and bought myself a small 32" LCD TV, and needless to say, the thing is practically huge in comparison to my old 20-inch monitor. I've never really had an LCD TV before, and I just noticed that my new TV has an DVI/VGA plug in the back of it--and considering that the 32" TV has a resolution of 1900x1024 (or something like that), it might just be a kick-ass monitor--but my question is this: If I use it as a 32-inch monitor, is this thing going to kill my eyesight? :P
Do you know...LinFu?
The way is see it, is that you sit 1-2 foot from your monitor now and you can focus on that for extended periods of time. But if you sit infront of such a large screen you can actually exercise your neck while you look from one side to the other, at the same time! Remeber, every inch adds more awsome.
My current favourite word is: Nipple!
-SK Genius
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I went out and bought myself a small 32" LCD TV, and needless to say, the thing is practically huge in comparison to my old 20-inch monitor. I've never really had an LCD TV before, and I just noticed that my new TV has an DVI/VGA plug in the back of it--and considering that the 32" TV has a resolution of 1900x1024 (or something like that), it might just be a kick-ass monitor--but my question is this: If I use it as a 32-inch monitor, is this thing going to kill my eyesight? :P
Do you know...LinFu?
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Welcome to the gang. I took the plung and trashed my 20inch (crappy brand) CRT tele for a Samsung 40inch LCD. It was the best move ever. I originally bought it to complement my PS3 (to be used to watch Blu-Ray). But I also work from home and I also hook it up with my laptop and use it as a huge screen :) The HD resolution is crystal clear and sharp as hell ! If I go blind, I will do so with a smile :D
I Dream of Absolute Zero
RChin wrote:
I also hook it up with my laptop and use it as a huge screen Smile The HD resolution is crystal clear and sharp as hell !
What type of connection do you use to connect the HDTV to your laptop? And more importantly, how does the VGA output look on your TV? does it still look clear even though it's not DVI?
Do you know...LinFu?
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I went out and bought myself a small 32" LCD TV, and needless to say, the thing is practically huge in comparison to my old 20-inch monitor. I've never really had an LCD TV before, and I just noticed that my new TV has an DVI/VGA plug in the back of it--and considering that the 32" TV has a resolution of 1900x1024 (or something like that), it might just be a kick-ass monitor--but my question is this: If I use it as a 32-inch monitor, is this thing going to kill my eyesight? :P
Do you know...LinFu?
for eyesight, LCD dont have radiation so dont worry about that... but they have very bright colours so you can reduce the brightness to some decent level, that will decrease the strain on your eyes (if you are using it as monitor, otherwise for watching movies full brightness is nice). also its a 32" so keep some distance from it, so that you dont have to move your head to see the contents. and for clarity, LCD has more clarity then LCD TV (if connected to computer as a monitor). I have both and I can see the difference. but it will be much better then your CRT. Also if your LCD has resolution of i.e. (1920 x 1200). and if your computer also set to that resolution then VGA and DVI will give you same result (I am not able to see the difference). only difference you will see between the VGA and DVI is, when you have different resolution then that fixed one (1920 x 1200). Also check the resolution of your LCD TV in the manual (1900 x 1024) is not possible. because this is 32" HD TV right ? so it must be > 1080p to view the HD contents i.e. 1920 x 1200 or more. if it is 720p HD TV, then it will have (something x 1024). in that case you will notice the drop on quality little bit.
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for eyesight, LCD dont have radiation so dont worry about that... but they have very bright colours so you can reduce the brightness to some decent level, that will decrease the strain on your eyes (if you are using it as monitor, otherwise for watching movies full brightness is nice). also its a 32" so keep some distance from it, so that you dont have to move your head to see the contents. and for clarity, LCD has more clarity then LCD TV (if connected to computer as a monitor). I have both and I can see the difference. but it will be much better then your CRT. Also if your LCD has resolution of i.e. (1920 x 1200). and if your computer also set to that resolution then VGA and DVI will give you same result (I am not able to see the difference). only difference you will see between the VGA and DVI is, when you have different resolution then that fixed one (1920 x 1200). Also check the resolution of your LCD TV in the manual (1900 x 1024) is not possible. because this is 32" HD TV right ? so it must be > 1080p to view the HD contents i.e. 1920 x 1200 or more. if it is 720p HD TV, then it will have (something x 1024). in that case you will notice the drop on quality little bit.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
Also check the resolution of your LCD TV in the manual (1900 x 1024) is not possible. because this is 32" HD TV right ? so it must be > 1080p to view the HD contents i.e. 1920 x 1200 or more.
Ummm no. 1080p is 1920x1080. The reason why widescreen TV is 16:9 and widescreen computer monitors is 16:10 is that the initial market was for video editor types who needed space for a toolbar above the movie clip. The reason why newer movies are 2.35:1 (16:6.8) is that wholely weird needs to be special. :rolleyes:
Today's lesson is brought to you by the word "niggardly". Remember kids, don't attribute to racism what can be explained by Scandinavian language roots. -- Robert Royall
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Rutvik Dave wrote:
Also check the resolution of your LCD TV in the manual (1900 x 1024) is not possible. because this is 32" HD TV right ? so it must be > 1080p to view the HD contents i.e. 1920 x 1200 or more.
Ummm no. 1080p is 1920x1080. The reason why widescreen TV is 16:9 and widescreen computer monitors is 16:10 is that the initial market was for video editor types who needed space for a toolbar above the movie clip. The reason why newer movies are 2.35:1 (16:6.8) is that wholely weird needs to be special. :rolleyes:
Today's lesson is brought to you by the word "niggardly". Remember kids, don't attribute to racism what can be explained by Scandinavian language roots. -- Robert Royall
Yes, You are right. :)