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    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bballsfun, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. bballsfun

    bballsfun Notebook Enthusiast

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    bballsfun, Jul 21, 2010
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I'd probably go with the larger Samsung...that's not a bad price for it.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 21, 2010
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  3. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    Second that. It's also available at newegg for that price.
     
    KimoT, Jul 21, 2010
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  4. bballsfun

    bballsfun Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ya that's the one I was leaning towards. Any other models I should consider? Or is this a good one?
     
    bballsfun, Jul 22, 2010
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  5. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    depends on what you want it for...

    dual screen(ing), TV/movie watching, photoshopping...
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 22, 2010
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  6. bballsfun

    bballsfun Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was going to use it as my tv and also as a monitor for my laptop for a dual screen setup (laptop monitor and this monitor) ... maybe play some games on it as well
     
    bballsfun, Jul 22, 2010
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    kobe882 Notebook Guru

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    haha this is probably a stupid question but what cable/cord do you need to hook up the envy (or any computer) to an hdtv? in my case its the envy to my 32" toshiba.. so what cord would i need just something thats hdmi-hdmi? anyone have a link to a cord like this?
     
    kobe882, Jul 22, 2010
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  8. Syberia

    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    Just a regular HDMI cable most likely, Amazon.com usually has them for under $5.
     
    Syberia, Jul 24, 2010
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  9. peli_kan

    peli_kan Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow guys. Does nobody here happen to know that both these TVs use TN panels? Not recommendable at all.

    The price is terrible too. $270? You can buy ALOT of TV for that, or even a IPS/PVA/MVA monitor + t-amp + bookshelf speakers that would butcher both of those offerings. If you want to follow along the Samsung's attempt at thin and pretty, at least treat yourself to a LED backlit Vizio such as the M220MV or M220VA.

    If you'd come along earlier, I would've recommended you a Vizio VL260M with IPS panel and 1080p for under $300, but all sources seem to have dried up. In any case, it should be easy to best those particular samsungs.
     
    peli_kan, Jul 26, 2010
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    peli_kan Notebook Evangelist

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    peli_kan, Jul 28, 2010
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    turqoisegirl08 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am not sure if the Vizio VL370 uses IPS panels but we have one and it is nice :)

    It's a 37" model screen we use for satellite viewing and hooking our laptops up to when we have AVIs or MKVs to watch. The viewing angles are extreme from a side, top, and bottom view so I'm guessing it is IPS.

    Just throwing in my 2-cents for the brand. We got this one for $599.
     
    turqoisegirl08, Jul 28, 2010
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  12. peli_kan

    peli_kan Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't have the panel code for the VL370M, but I'm close to certain that it's an IPS panel. That TV is a great buy; since 120Hz isn't fully mature, and LED backlighting hasn't cheapened properly, that particular TV really lies in a sweet spot when it comes to pricing.
     
    peli_kan, Jul 28, 2010
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  13. bballsfun

    bballsfun Notebook Enthusiast

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    What would you guys recommend for a tv/monitor in the 23-25 inch range. Im looking for something that would be good to watch tv on as well as hook up my computer to to play games and do some work on.
     
    bballsfun, Aug 6, 2010
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