I've recently determined my next electronic investment will be a LCD HDTV, its always something Ive wanted but never got around to. I went to Best Buy today and looked around to get some ideas and I have a few questions.
First off, I am looking for one that I can play my 360 and PS3 (future purchase) all on, and possible watch TV (not 100% needed). Heres where the questions begin...
1) Should I get a TV with HDMI ports for the 360/PS3? Or is component video just as good. I ask because it seems the more HDMI ports the more money the TV costs. What would be the best choice for quality wise between the two?
2) Does component or HDMI carry an audio signal? Or would the audio have to be through an optical audio cord like the 360 uses?
3) What resolution would my computer run on? Right now I have a LG 20.1" Widescreen and run on 1680x1050. Would my computer just run on the LCD TVs native resolution?
I know that contrast ratio and refresh rate matter when choosing a TV/Monitor, but I'm not really educated in TV specs (hence me posting here!
). I did some browsing around on Newegg and so far this one looks to be the best one with component and HDMI ports.
If anyone could suggest some LCD HDTVs that can run my 360 and PS3 (and maybe cable TV) that would look nice (good contrast ratio/RR?) for around the price of $500-700 USD I would greatly appreciate it.
*EDIT* It doesnt HAVE to run my computer (VGA input), I really only want it for 360/PS3. Id actually prefer it not, since my current monitor is nice.
First off, I am looking for one that I can play my 360 and PS3 (future purchase) all on, and possible watch TV (not 100% needed). Heres where the questions begin...
1) Should I get a TV with HDMI ports for the 360/PS3? Or is component video just as good. I ask because it seems the more HDMI ports the more money the TV costs. What would be the best choice for quality wise between the two?
2) Does component or HDMI carry an audio signal? Or would the audio have to be through an optical audio cord like the 360 uses?
3) What resolution would my computer run on? Right now I have a LG 20.1" Widescreen and run on 1680x1050. Would my computer just run on the LCD TVs native resolution?
I know that contrast ratio and refresh rate matter when choosing a TV/Monitor, but I'm not really educated in TV specs (hence me posting here!
If anyone could suggest some LCD HDTVs that can run my 360 and PS3 (and maybe cable TV) that would look nice (good contrast ratio/RR?) for around the price of $500-700 USD I would greatly appreciate it.
*EDIT* It doesnt HAVE to run my computer (VGA input), I really only want it for 360/PS3. Id actually prefer it not, since my current monitor is nice.