Which TV's have a computer inputs?

[jcuadrado]

Hey people...

I'm not talking about the svideo out's from video cards....I tried that and it looks like crap! I'm talking about a tv that can handle high resolutions...that have an actual computer type input?

I once saw an RCA 32 in tv that had it displayed at Best Buy...and it looked beautiful (the desktop and everything).

Thanks!

-Jaime

 

[ScrewFace]

Well, unless you have a HDTV you're gonna been stuck at 640x480 on your TV and that's gonna look like sh*t no matter how big the TV is.

 

[timswim78]

Gateway makes a TV/Monitor type thing that is about 32" (I think). We used one in a lab when I was an undergrad (3 years ago). We had a computer and a vcr hooked up to it. Seemed to work very well, but I am guessing that it was very pricey.

 

[KoolHonda]

This Sony claims to have a computer RGB input.

 

[Peter]

Yet still, TV is 640x480 at 60 Hz interlaced (768x576 50 Hz int. for PAL), with a signal bandwidth of around 5 to 7 MHz. Plus the CRTs used in TV sets have dot pitches you can drive a truck through. Computing on a TV screen is going to suck, no matter what.

 

[Celeryman]

I had my laptop hooked up to a 52" RCA bigscreen that had VGA inputs. It did look great except most of the text was not readable. By the way this was not a HDTV monitor.

 

[rbV5]

My Philips 55pp9352 has VGA input....even nice crisp text on the desktop. It also has Component or RGB input. There are a variety of TV's that will now accept computer input, the new DLP RP's are especially nice and don't suffer from burn in. Look for DVI, RGB, VGA or Component inputs when TV shopping, with the right cabling...most video cards could drive a HD display at higher resolutions.

Also, a scan converter can give pretty decent desktop display on a standard analog TV Set, don't expect miracles, but I've seen pretty decent display on a friends rig using a TvView Gold.

 

[SemperFi]

I have tried composite and text is unreadable on my set. I just bought a Sony WEGA 32" that has dvi. I was planning on hooking up my ati all in wonder to the dvi port until I read in the manual it isn't designed for pc. So I start searching the net and I find people who are using dvi with the pc and you are supposedly ok as long as you make sure your are using correct timings. I guess you can mess it up using extreme timings. Anyhow someone else said that dvi connection wasn't much better than s-video and went on to say that he was using a vga->componet video adapter. He also said that the componet connection gave the best picture by far.

Currently I have the s-video hooked up on my set at the moment. The text is very readable but definately not monitor quality. Much better than the composite though. I am trying to decide if I should buy a dvi cable or one of those vga->componet adapter.

 

[jcuadrado]

let me bump this...still haven't found a tv...checked out the PHillips...exactly what I want...but not silver..need a black tv..

anyone else know of any other tv's with computer input and monitor quality display?

 

[jcuadrado]

bump...anybody?

 

[Concept]

Samsug's DLP rear projection TV's have PC compatibility. In fact, almost all (perhaps all?) Samsung TV's have PC compatibility.
If you haven't seen what a DLP TV looks like, you HAVE to check it out. This is perhaps the best bang for you dollars. Plasma display like performance for 1/4 the price.

Click me for Samsung website

 

[rbV5]

Go and check out the AVS forum. Many of the newer sets will accept HD-15 (VGA) or even DVI (most will claim to be not compatable with PC output) Ask in the forums and you'll get all the answers you need.

 

[Peter007]

I hear you brother! I'm using my ATI-Rage128 S-Video out to my SHARP 36".
The Result is actually very good, but only if I maintain it at 640x480 resolution.
800x600 is passable, but the TEXT is not readable!

Personaly I don't see a problem running it @ 640x480. Since TV is a lousy output for READING, regardless
what kind of TV-you got, I use mine mainly to play FPS like Quake 3, where TEXT ligibility isn't an issue.

The Best thing about this old ATI Rage128 is the support of 848x480 resolution.
A Weird mixture of 800x600 and 640x480. The resulting TEXT output is Excellent!
Even better, is that the Cheap Plasma ($3500) like Sampo and Gateway suppot this resolution natively

I would Examine every RCA HD capable 36" carefully. I have came across quite a few of them that have the RGB input.
I would also check out RCA's high-end brand call PRO-SCAN. Most have a RGB input.

The Best possible solution is to buy a DLP-TV Set ($4000) or just buy a DLP-Projector and project onto the WhiteWall.
All DLP have a "native resolution" of 1024x768 resolution, just like the Computer.
The resulting image is very sharp. Too bad the price tag is still too high for me

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: Peter007
I hear you brother! I'm using my ATI-Rage128 S-Video out to my SHARP 36". The Result is actually very good, but only if I maintain it at 640x480 resolution. 800x600 is passable, but the TEXT is not readable! Personaly I don't see a problem running it @ 640x480. Since TV is a lousy output for READING, regardless what kind of TV-you got, I use mine mainly to play FPS like Quake 3, where TEXT ligibility isn't an issue. The Best thing about this old ATI Rage128 is the support of 848x480 resolution. A Weird mixture of 800x600 and 640x480. The resulting TEXT output is Excellent! Even better, is that the Cheap Plasma ($3500) like Sampo and Gateway suppot this resolution natively I would Examine every RCA HD capable 36" carefully. I have came across quite a few of them that have the RGB input. I would also check out RCA's high-end brand call PRO-SCAN. Most have a RGB input. The Best possible solution is to buy a DLP-TV Set ($4000) or just buy a DLP-Projector and project onto the WhiteWall. All DLP have a "native resolution" of 1024x768 resolution, just like the Computer. The resulting image is very sharp. Too bad the price tag is still too high for me

I was about to mention those DLP sets. Some even have a DVI connection. Another option is that new Toshiba Lcos TV, which sadly costs $9000 but seems like a really nice TV.

 

[Concept]

Originally posted by: sxr7171

Originally posted by: Peter007
I hear you brother! I'm using my ATI-Rage128 S-Video out to my SHARP 36". The Result is actually very good, but only if I maintain it at 640x480 resolution. 800x600 is passable, but the TEXT is not readable! Personaly I don't see a problem running it @ 640x480. Since TV is a lousy output for READING, regardless what kind of TV-you got, I use mine mainly to play FPS like Quake 3, where TEXT ligibility isn't an issue. The Best thing about this old ATI Rage128 is the support of 848x480 resolution. A Weird mixture of 800x600 and 640x480. The resulting TEXT output is Excellent! Even better, is that the Cheap Plasma ($3500) like Sampo and Gateway suppot this resolution natively I would Examine every RCA HD capable 36" carefully. I have came across quite a few of them that have the RGB input. I would also check out RCA's high-end brand call PRO-SCAN. Most have a RGB input. The Best possible solution is to buy a DLP-TV Set ($4000) or just buy a DLP-Projector and project onto the WhiteWall. All DLP have a "native resolution" of 1024x768 resolution, just like the Computer. The resulting image is very sharp. Too bad the price tag is still too high for me

I was about to mention those DLP sets. Some even have a DVI connection. Another option is that new Toshiba Lcos TV, which sadly costs $9000 but seems like a really nice TV.

DLP's are a much better option for your hard earned dollars. The prices of these uunits, especially the Samsung lines, will drop dramatically over the next few years. You'll most likely get a 42" DLP TV for around $1000. Now that kicks major booty.

LCOS still has got some issues.

 

[jcuadrado]

Thanks for the replies people!

I found this at Best Buy....its a JVC and I don't know much about their quality but it does have DVI input.

http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11100679&m=1&cat=24&scat=25

Good price too...I WISH it wasn't in silver though...seems like all the new sets are in silver which blows!!!

I'm considering all the options you guys gave me....the Samsungs are super nice...but unfortunately my pockets aren't that deep yet!

Thanks,

JC

 

[jcuadrado]

has anyone ever heard or have found a review on this product..

TV Elite XGA

Click here

supports up to 1024X768 but I imagine that the tv must support these resolutions? Any comments?

Thanks,

Jaime

 

[Boogak]

Originally posted by: jcuadrado
has anyone ever heard or have found a review on this product..

TV Elite XGA

Click here

supports up to 1024X768 but I imagine that the tv must support these resolutions? Any comments?

Thanks,

Jaime

OUTPUT:
RCA (Composite) Video (NTSC, PAL)
S-VHS (s-Video, Y/C) (NTSC, PAL)
VGAHD15 VGA pass through to VGA monitor

Looks like it only does composite, s-video, and VGA passthru to a regular monitor. I imagine this doohickey would only be useful for video cards w/o tv-out. Have you looked into getting a VGA to Component adapter? With a HDTV and Powerstrip, you can set custom resolutions and timings so you can get up to a 1920x1080i picture.

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: Concept

Originally posted by: sxr7171

Originally posted by: Peter007 I hear you brother! I'm using my ATI-Rage128 S-Video out to my SHARP 36". The Result is actually very good, but only if I maintain it at 640x480 resolution. 800x600 is passable, but the TEXT is not readable! Personaly I don't see a problem running it @ 640x480. Since TV is a lousy output for READING, regardless what kind of TV-you got, I use mine mainly to play FPS like Quake 3, where TEXT ligibility isn't an issue. The Best thing about this old ATI Rage128 is the support of 848x480 resolution. A Weird mixture of 800x600 and 640x480. The resulting TEXT output is Excellent! Even better, is that the Cheap Plasma ($3500) like Sampo and Gateway suppot this resolution natively I would Examine every RCA HD capable 36" carefully. I have came across quite a few of them that have the RGB input. I would also check out RCA's high-end brand call PRO-SCAN. Most have a RGB input. The Best possible solution is to buy a DLP-TV Set ($4000) or just buy a DLP-Projector and project onto the WhiteWall. All DLP have a "native resolution" of 1024x768 resolution, just like the Computer. The resulting image is very sharp. Too bad the price tag is still too high for me

I was about to mention those DLP sets. Some even have a DVI connection. Another option is that new Toshiba Lcos TV, which sadly costs $9000 but seems like a really nice TV.

DLP's are a much better option for your hard earned dollars. The prices of these uunits, especially the Samsung lines, will drop dramatically over the next few years. You'll most likely get a 42" DLP TV for around $1000. Now that kicks major booty. LCOS still has got some issues.

That's what I've been hearing recently too. I haven't really looked into the Toshiba sets much other than to know that some people are able to get a demo of them now. I think that for front projection LCOS is more promising due to it's reflective nature and demonstrated higher than 1080p resolution (the $248,000 front projector that JVC makes), hopefully LCOS technology will trickle down into normal televisions with the current issues taken care of. The Samsung DLP definitely looks like a good deal though even today, but do you really think we will see them for $1000 next year or so? I think any fixed pixel TV capable of HD resolution for $1000 is a major achievement.