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Using a computer monitor in place of a TV?
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<blockquote data-quote="Enigma_2k4" data-source="post: 90274" data-attributes="member: 631"><p>I use a Samsung cheapie 23" full HD monitor in my lounge, it works a treat as a simple fix. There are however drawbacks.</p><p></p><p>1. Viewing angles - if you are eye level or higher the screen is fine, however don't even consider it from a lower perspective, you see nothing.</p><p></p><p>2. No tuner (as mentioned by naughty) however that doesn't bother me, it's connected to my media PC with DSTV</p><p></p><p>3. DSTV looks crappy! Just because the DSTV resolution is so bad and there is no dedicated upscaler it will always look crap. However, I do use some software and my GFX card to upscale so it's slightly better then usual but marginally so.</p><p></p><p>It's a good cheap solution, it really is and entirely depends on your usage. For me it's just incase I want to watch anything in daylight conditions as I have a full HD projector for the rest. I wouldn't like to use this as my everyday screen for TV.</p><p></p><p>If you can't afford a TV and you have the means to drive this monitor without a tuner it's a good stopgap, but if it's your primary viewing screen, I suggest you rather save for a 32" TV.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Enigma_2k4, post: 90274, member: 631"] I use a Samsung cheapie 23" full HD monitor in my lounge, it works a treat as a simple fix. There are however drawbacks. 1. Viewing angles - if you are eye level or higher the screen is fine, however don't even consider it from a lower perspective, you see nothing. 2. No tuner (as mentioned by naughty) however that doesn't bother me, it's connected to my media PC with DSTV 3. DSTV looks crappy! Just because the DSTV resolution is so bad and there is no dedicated upscaler it will always look crap. However, I do use some software and my GFX card to upscale so it's slightly better then usual but marginally so. It's a good cheap solution, it really is and entirely depends on your usage. For me it's just incase I want to watch anything in daylight conditions as I have a full HD projector for the rest. I wouldn't like to use this as my everyday screen for TV. If you can't afford a TV and you have the means to drive this monitor without a tuner it's a good stopgap, but if it's your primary viewing screen, I suggest you rather save for a 32" TV. [/QUOTE]
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