32" HDTV with 1600 x 1200 in pc mode - any reccomendations?

[psykik]

Im trying to identify some 32" and 37" (prefer 32") lcd tvs that i can also use as a computer screen running at 1600 x 1200 with the text coming out pixel clear.

I have read reports of some models not being able to display clear text in word documents on some models. I will be upgrading my g/x card as necessary.

So if you have bought anything that can do the job or know of anything that can, your reccomendations would be kindly appreciated. Also whats the best out there? Whos the daddy?

Thankyou

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

The resolution you should probably be shooting for is 1920x1080 from an LCD TV. 1600x1200 is a 4:3 resolution. There are some 1920x1200 monitors, but 1920x1080 is the closest resolution you'd likely get from a TV.

 

[psykik]

right thanks YOyoYOhowsDAjello - any idea which 32" hdtvs might do the job?

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: psykik
right thanks YOyoYOhowsDAjello - any idea which 32" hdtvs might do the job?

Most brands have a model that'll fit your needs. Just go to Newegg or Amazon and search for that size and resolution and you should see plenty.

 

[Slick5150]

A tv that's advertised as being 1080p has a resolution of 1900x1080, so that's what you're looking for. I know Vizio makes several 32" 1080p models. I have one of them. Got it from Dell for around $400.

 

[psykik]

Can a Tv not show at 1080p but be run as a pc monitor at 1600 x 1200 then?

If so, this is what I would prefer.

Has anyone got anything theyre happy with that does the job for them?

Thanks

 

[Slick5150]

Why would you want to run it at anything other that its native resolution? It'd then have to stretch the picture out to fill the screen and it'd look screwy.

 

[psykik]

Slick im used to working on excel and word documents in 1600 x 1200. Its mostly for text not pictures id want to work in 1600 x 1200. Id prefer this.

What i want is best of both worlds, be able to watch dvd, tv etc in HD and use the same screen for working as above.

Is there a 32" HDTV thats capable of doing a good job of both? Budget $1500 max.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Without a display with 1200 lines of resolution, your dreams of 1600x1200 looking really sharp aren't going to happen. If you got a 1920x1080 (1080p) display, you could set the resolution to 1920x1080 and then manually resize your excel window to only take up a 4:3 portion of the screen.

You might be able to send 1440x1080 (4:3) to a 1080p display and have it display a 4:3 ratio with bars on the side. I don't know why you'd want to do this vs. just having extra resolution that you may or may not use on the sides.

I have two 1600x1200 displays next to each other for my desktop, so I too am used to 1600x1200 for program usage. Just to try it out, I've sent 1920x1080 to my projector to see how that felt, and I felt like I had a lot of resolution to work with. This was only on a 720p native display though, so it was definitely lacking in clarity. (I was testing out screen size / seating distance for a future 1080p projector purchase.

If you HAVE to have 1200 lines of resolution, then I think you're stuck looking at large computer monitors vs. HDTVs.

For example, Dell's 2709W is 1920x1200 resolution. It doesn't have a tuner, but you'd be able to hook up to it with different sources through HDMI and Component.
There's the Dell 3007/3008 that is 2560x1600 resolution. The 3007 lacks connectivity options, but the 3008 has a full array. I haven't researched this at all for whether it does a good job with them.

Your request is hard to fill since over the 30" size, I don't know of any options for you that are above 1920x1080 resolution. The "computer monitor" selection of products generally runs up to the 24" range and after that, there are fewer and fewer options... with 30" 2560x1600 options being the top end.

After that (32" and larger), the market is all displays aimed at being used for television use rather than computer usage. If they're targeting TV usage, 1080p is the highest current resolution standard, so the displays only go up to 1920x1080 resolution. A lot of TVs in this range are still 1366x768 resolution too, which is even worse for you.

To get a higher resolution display capable of doing more than 1080 lines of resolution, you might be limited to UXGA and WUXGA front projectors. Those are not what you're looking for.

If you want 32" or larger, I think you're stuck with 1920x1080.

If you can get by with 27"-30", then you could get one of these high resolution monitors with enhanced connectivity options. They will not have a tuner, but that may or may not be an issue for you depending on usage.

 

[psykik]

YOyoYOhowsDAjello - THANKYOU

Thats about the best answer i could have hoped for. You have been down my road and know exactly what im looking for.

I may need to downsize as you say to 27-30.

So far i have come up with this guy

http://www.geek.com/articles/c...hdtv-monitor-20080916/

Its a glorified pc monitor 26" with hd tv tacked onto it, but seems to be a reasonable solution as it reportedly can handle 1600 x 1200 with ease and some degree of clarity.

If by chance or purely by luck anyone finds something with a bigger screen that can do 1600 x 1200 AND is a hdtv, please please do respond here. I am looking to buy soon.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

That seems like a pretty good solution.

Have you determined that you REALLY need 1200 lines of resolution?

Did you try setting your 1600x1200 monitor to a resolution with close to 1080 lines to check it out? You'd probably end up with a wonky aspect ratio, but it would give you an idea of how much fits on the screen. I would personally think that going from 1200 to 1080 isn't a big deal, especially since you can get more on the screen horizontally.

 

[s44]

With the right mount, you could probably rotate the 1080p TV 90 degrees, if 1080*1920 seems more promising to you...

 

[BurnItDwn]

you could go with a 1920x1200 PC monitor .... don't know if you'll find 32-37 inches .... but I think 28 inch monitors run that resolution .... yea it's not 4:3, but you'll have all the vertical resolution you want ... (otherwise 30 inch monitors run an even higher resolution .... but they are more expensive)