LCD TV for computer monitor too?

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sprak74

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I was thinking of getting Sony 32EX500 to use as a computer monitor. Is this a bad idea? It's the smallest I've found that Sony offer with 1920x1080 and I'll be sitting about 2 1/2 feets away. Any comments or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
 
I have a 32" 1080P panasonic L32S1 that i'm viewing from 2 1/2' to 3ft away. I'll admit it took getting used to, but now i love it. There is lots of room for personal preference however so you may not feel the same as i do.

Otherwise if you're going to do a lot of PC gaming then the Sony 32EX400 was tested to have less input lag than the EX500, about 1 frame less to be more exact.

Source: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1131464

If you're looking for a discount then be sure to check Google and Bing shopping, then couple it with one of these cashback programs.

It helps to purchase from a retailer with a great return policy, and picking it up in-store is ideal imho.
 
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I personally don't like using tv screens as pc monitors because I can see the pixels, I have a 30" dell and I love it. If seeing the pixels doesn't bother you then go for it.
 
munkle said:
I personally don't like using tv screens as pc monitors because I can see the pixels, I have a 30" dell and I love it. If seeing the pixels doesn't bother you then go for it.
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I agree. If you want to use a TV as a computer monitor, be prepared to put it further away from you than a normal computer display.
 
Is there such a thing as a TV in the 22 to 26 inch range that has actual 1080p instead of 720p? Might make an excellent monitor since most TVs are glossy screened and not TN!
 
ElektroDragon said:
Is there such a thing as a TV in the 22 to 26 inch range that has actual 1080p instead of 720p? Might make an excellent monitor since most TVs are glossy screened and not TN!
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Televisions smaller than 32" are almost always TN, how's that for a catch 22? ;)

32" is the smallest size where you're assured that it WON"T be a TN panel.
 
There was actually a 26" Vizio, the V260-something, that was 1080p and IPS. Text on it sucked, but graphics were nice. I had it for a week.

It's been discontinued.

I haven't seen anything to take it's place.
 
I used a Sharp 32" LCD TV as a monitor for a few weeks. It gave me migraines. I'm sure I was sitting too close, but I didn't have a choice since my desk at the time wasn't very deep.

Now I've got a Samsung T260HD, and I love it. Paid $414 for it and thought I got a great deal. A week later it dropped to around $300 everywhere. Bah, electronics.
 
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