Will this LCD be ok for my computer?

[Sean Maxwell]

Will this LCD be OK for a primary monitor usage consisting of general PC tasks in windows and gaming?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4328676

Anything I may need to get this connected and running with great clarity are welcome in suggestions!

Thanks,
Sean

edit: sorry, video forum isn't responding :-\

 

[LiekOMG]

Uhh, thats a television, not a monitor. Its very low resolution (for 27" that is), and it has no DVI port, so you wouldn't be getting a digital signal.

 

[Sean Maxwell]

I know its a television, and it does have a DVI port I'm fairly sure.

 

[LiekOMG]

Originally posted by: Sean Maxwell
I know its a television, and it does have a DVI port I'm fairly sure.

According to the specs it only has a D-SUB (15 pin VGA plug)

 

[w00t]

DVI: No (15-Pin D-Sub for PC and HDTV Tuner)

it doesnt have DVI it's made by a untrustworthly company and it's a tv ussualy dont work to well as monitors as monitors are higher quality than hdtv's.

 

[Sean Maxwell]

ahh ok, confused the "d-sub" with dvi.. but that means the clarity will not be legible? even with the use of other components?

 

[Gerbil333]

It'll be readable with a D-sub, but fuzzy. Invest in a $700 monitor instead and you'll be much happier.

 

[996GT2]

For that kinda money, you could get a Dell 20" FPW LCD. Granted, it's smaller, but it's about $200 less, has much better resolution, much better for gaming, and add a TV tuner and you can watch TV on it too

 

[Zap Brannigan]

If you're looking of an LCD to double as a PC check out Olevia tv's, fairly priced and good quality. I have'nt tried hooking mine up to my pc since there is no room for it but I'm pretty sure it is 8ms too.

 

[Sean Maxwell]

what about:

1) http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1665951

2) http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1771282

3) You suggest one! It doesn't have to be LCD, just make sure its $700 or below and has great clarity for a computer's primary monitor!

and I want atleast 26"



by the way, that LCD I mentioned in the first post is $550 shipped

 

[Sean Maxwell]

OK I think I may have found a winner.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824207005

HDMI can be converted into a recognized digital connection between a PC and television right?

 

[TheRyuu]

Whats with you and picking out TV's for monitors? There not going to make good PC and gaming monitors unless it's a half-way decent LCD.

 

[Sean Maxwell]

I want a large display to use for my computer. Why won't it make a good gaming monitor? And what would you suggest I get thats 26 or more inches?

 

[Sean Maxwell]

wizboy?

 

[Sean Maxwell]

If anyone can just talk me through this whole TV to PC situation, that I apparently don't understand, It would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm looking to purchase a television tomorrow.

 

[erikistired]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007R...827?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=172282

maybe? i dunno. someone mentioned olevia.

 

[Sean Maxwell]

Thanks however I really cannot see the extra $200 being justified over a simple DVI instead of VGA? Anyone care to elaborate in a reason why the $200 is worth it?

 

[TheRyuu]

DVI=Sharper

Look, when you use VGA this is what happens to the signal. Digital in videocard->analog out VGA port->In monitor back to digital.
When you use DVI it's digital ALL THE WAY and thus increases quality and sharpness. Have you ever tried VGA on a LCD? I could stand it, but I prefer the extra sharpness of DVI.

 

[erikistired]

you're talking about using something as a pc monitor that really isn't designed to do so. it WILL do it, obviously, but that's not the intent. it's probably better now on LCDs than it was on tube/projection tvs, but still. every little bit helps. but it's your money, spend ahoy.

 

[Sean Maxwell]

Well I've narrowed down between these:

$475
1) http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1665951

$550
2) http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4328676

(Shipped Prices)

 

[LiekOMG]

You are still linking televisions, not monitors. The resolution is too low for such a large screen. Yes you can use it as a monitor, but it won't be much fun since the pixels will be HUGE, thus you'll need to sit like 6 feet back to enjoy it. Do you like typing at your computer desk from 6 feet away?

 

[SparkyJJO]

Originally posted by: DOACleric
You are still linking televisions, not monitors. The resolution is too low for such a large screen. Yes you can use it as a monitor, but it won't be much fun since the pixels will be HUGE, thus you'll need to sit like 6 feet back to enjoy it. Do you like typing at your computer desk from 6 feet away?

when the screen is that big you don't want to be right up close to it

 

[ribbon13]

Will, since you can't afford a 37" Westy;
Dell 24" FTW