Hi everyone, I'm contemplating building an HTPC over the summer as my next computer. I was wondering how practical it would be to use it as a normal computer as well (i.e. gaming, internet, e-mail, word processing, etc.). I'd be the only person in the house, so there wouldn't be any issues with competing over who uses the PC / TV, but I'm still unsure about it. I plan on running LinuxMCE. I'm using Ubuntu now, so I'm familiar with Linux. I suppose I could always keep my old PC around for all the mundane PC-related tasks (internet, office programs, etc.) as well.
My other concern is related to the display I'm looking at. Right now, I'm looking at 1080p plasmas (for the better black levels vs. LCD's) in the 42-50" range (specifically, Panasonic has a 42" model I really like...I may splurge and get a 50" one though, so I don't regret it later) but my concern is with image burn-in. I know the models I'm looking at do pixel-wobbling, but burn-in, especially from the standard office applications and web browsers and such, still concerns me. Any thoughts on that?
My other concern is related to the display I'm looking at. Right now, I'm looking at 1080p plasmas (for the better black levels vs. LCD's) in the 42-50" range (specifically, Panasonic has a 42" model I really like...I may splurge and get a 50" one though, so I don't regret it later) but my concern is with image burn-in. I know the models I'm looking at do pixel-wobbling, but burn-in, especially from the standard office applications and web browsers and such, still concerns me. Any thoughts on that?