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LCD Computer monitor as HDTV
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Old May 28, 2008, 12:04 AM #1 of 10
LCD Computer monitor as HDTV

I'm considering buying a 24" LCD flat panel computer monitor that's capable of 1920 x 1200 resolution (1080p) to use as an HDTV.

How would I go about doing this? What extra converter (if any) would I need to ensure that the appropriate High Definition signals reach my monitor and provide the appropriate picture quality?

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Old May 28, 2008, 04:15 PM Local time: May 28, 2008, 11:15 PM #2 of 10
Get of Samsung's TV / TFT screens. I've got a 22" one, which serves me as screen for my PC, my 360 and PS3.
It's got a DVI, HDMI, SCART, Component and Composite in. So no extra converters needed. You'll just need something to put the sound out with. These things do have speakers, but none you'll seriously want to use.

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Old May 28, 2008, 06:38 PM Local time: May 28, 2008, 06:38 PM #3 of 10
Unless you go for a really cheap 24" you're bound to have all necessary inputs. Plug and play

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Old May 30, 2008, 04:02 PM Local time: May 30, 2008, 01:02 PM #4 of 10
I got somewhat of a similar question.. so for the sake of starting a new thread.

I have a HP w1907 that's HDCP enabled and i was wanted to play PS3 games on it. I did some research and found i can get the display up with a HDMI to DVI cable (hook HDMI up to PS3 and the DVI to monitor) so i think i'm set with that. The real question comes with audio as i am totally clueless when it comes to the subject. I don't really have any other plug ins other than the basic audio in plug that are like basic PC speakers jack. So i looked up alternatives and this was the only one in my price range that i thought could work, i guess i need confirmation before i go out and buy everything. I found a Y-adapter Phono Jack i thought i could use so i'd use the composites from the PS3, hook both ends up by that and then use the other end in the speakers or built in monitor speakers.. is this doable?

Really hoping this works or something cheap that is also doable, this has been bugging me for weeks trying to figure out how do things.

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Old Jun 7, 2008, 03:51 PM #5 of 10
Second question, I already have a 21" CRT monitor: Sony Multiscan CPD-E540 Review and User Opinions. Monitors Reviews by Digital Trends.

is it possible to use this as an HDTV? It says that its resolution is: Resolution: 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1440

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Old Jun 7, 2008, 04:23 PM Local time: Jun 7, 2008, 01:23 PM #6 of 10
I don't think so, the resolution dimensions, mainly the height, don't resemble your typical widescreen/HD display (2560 x 1600, 1920 x 1200, 1680 x 1050, 1400 x 900, 1280 x 800, etc). Just sounds like it's able to produce a lot more pixels than a standard PC monitor, but giving the resolution sizes and VGA output i don't think it can be a HDTV.

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Old Jun 8, 2008, 12:21 AM #7 of 10
True. I don't know what to do with my CRT, since I have no use for it really and it's just taking up space.

I'm considering buying this monitor: Newegg.com - Acer P243WAid Black-Silver 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support 400 cd/m2 3000:1 ACM - LCD Monitors

I'm just unsure as to what all of the specifications mean, what should I look for in terms of pixel pitch, display colors, brightness, display type, etc?

Every monitor I've bought so far only have that single cable that you attach to the computer, this one comes with a couple of extra ports it seems (according to the specs on the website) but which ones would allow me to connect the monitor to my speakers, cable box, video game system, etc?

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Old Jun 8, 2008, 06:41 AM Local time: Jun 8, 2008, 03:41 AM #8 of 10
I'm sorry i wouldn't know about HDTV hook ups with this monitor, that's beyond my knowledge for the moment, mainly cause i don't have one yet.

As for playing on game systems, to my knowledge if you have PS3 or Xbox 360 it'd be perfect for the monitor cause it has an HDMI slot and HDCP which is needed in a PC monitor to support it. You can either buy a HDMI to HDMI cable to hook them both up, or a cheaper way is buy a male HDMI to female DVI adapter and just hook the HDMI adapter from the system to the monitor with DVI cable. If you have PC nearby you can just hook it up with VGA and just toggle video inputs when you need instead of switching out cables.

As for getting sound from the system to speakers, i don't know your sound system display, but mine for example i had to buy a y-adapter stereo phono thats in the link a couple of posts, plus a 1/8" coupler for input/output connection. Just hook up the red/white composites that came with the system to the y-adapter and then the coupler on the on the other end and used regular PC speakers to join up the other end of the coupler, all works good.

Back to the main question though, i have no clue about the HDTV if you'd need the composite cables or just HDMI, sorry about that. Maybe go into electronics store like Best Buy or search around web for other forums on the topic.

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Old Jun 9, 2008, 12:29 PM Local time: Jun 9, 2008, 12:29 PM #9 of 10
Void: I have some excellent links for you

This massive, comprehensive thread on the Anandtech forums: AnandTech - The LCD Thread (scroll down a ways for LCD recommendations)
And this great recent line-up from Anandtech proper: AnandTech: 24" LCD Roundup

The first will tell you everything you want to know according to what you plan to do with your future monitor. The second is a very good comparison article featuring several modern displays.

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Old Jun 9, 2008, 01:32 PM Local time: Jun 9, 2008, 10:32 AM #10 of 10
Also, do some research on pixel mapping. Alot of the large monitors with multiple inputs don't do proper pixel mapping or have overscanning issues. That is, when you plug in an HD source (19:9), it will be stretched to your 19:10 ratio. Most of the time this will be un-noticeable, but you still need to be careful of overscan and other pixel-stretching issues.

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