Using Television as Computer Monitor?

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LinuxIdiot

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Good Morning :D

I have been recently shopping around for something small and portable for my new main rig. It's been split between a SFF and a laptop, while I have been eyeing the E-Machines 6809, I have also been looking into SFF.

I want something small and portable, I know there are plenty of video cards with video out. My question is, could I acquire one of these cards and use my television as my computer monitor? I plan to go somewhat all out on this computer IF I can use my television for the computer monitor. This will also enable me to use this computer as a small media center, which will reduce the amount of crap sitting in my entertainment center :Q.

In Short,

Can a video card with TV-OUT be utilized to use a regular TV as a computer monitor.

Can anyone recommend a video card with TV-OUT?

While we are at it, if you have any recommendations feel free to throw them at me.

Any recommendations for SFF cases? Currently considering some various Shuttle models
 
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BigBadBiologist

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I'm using an ATI9000 vid card with a Magnavox 32" and it is readable with all fonts increased in size and set to bold at 800x600 resolution using an SVIDEO cable. I looks great for games. However, it would give me a headache if I had to use it as my only computer. It is just to blurry and the refresh is HORRIBLE! TVs just don't have the resolution to be used as a main system monitor unless you have an HD TV. ATI supposedly has the best TV out and they offer an HDTV out option on many of their cards, so if you decide to go with this, then an ATI card is probably your best bet. However, I really don't reccomend going this route.
 
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