Your thoughts on using 32" TV as a monitor?

I'm not entirely sure its a good idea...

I was thinking about using a notebook for daily computing (word/excel, webmastering, internet browsing, musica...), but connecting it to a 32" TV via HDMI for media viewing.

I don't want to use the TV for general task, because it will probably look bad, but how would it look for video playback? My bandwidth is pretty good (cable broadband), but I still dont get full video quality at certain websites (netflix for example). I never have buffering problems.

I will need to watch out for resolution.. right? 720p is probably more ideal for this setup. I'm not sure what Intel's mobile integrated graphics can support, I imagine there would be no problem with 720p 13## x 7## resolution. Some notebooks feature discrete graphics, which are more capable.

LCD TV vs LED TV... any difference for use as a PC monitor?

I've tried Roku in the past, but its too limited in content. Smart TVs aren't so smart either

 

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It should look okay if you have a 1:1 pixel mapping option in your TV's settings.

For just videos, 720p should be fine.

Probably no direct difference that you would notice.

 

mmmm, 1:1?

Ok, I'm looking at various TVs. Some do not have audio outputs, which is something I kind-of may want since the bulit-in speakers are sometimes terrible.

Looking at the online owners manual for a particular TV, it has the option: "Overscan On/Off", am assuming this is the 1:1 pixel mapping option. Another brand of TV, LG, calls it JustScan, but their 32" TVs don't have audio-outputs

 

Audio output to what? Maybe you could use the audio output jack on the laptop?

I wouldn't assume too much about the options on the TV or you might be unlucky.

My cheap LCD TV doesn't have a 1:1 pixel mapping option for HDMI so I'm forced to use a VGA cable to get a decent picture that isn't processed(oversharpened).

 

Am using a (modern) 32" lcd tv for hdmi streaming, works perfect (even using an old Compaq netbook, 720p). Fine to do (some) windows work as well. Audio goes from the netbook jack to the stereo.

 

And I'm not totally sure what you're asking which is why its a good idea to include direct questions after your dialogue.

If this is asking can or should it be done, then the answer is yes.

In that case, you'll need to specify WHAT general task exactly. That may or may not be true.

Again, we don't know more. It depends on the video type/source/etc.

Again, this is ambiguous: For instance, what do you mean by "full video quality?" What is it that you are not getting, that you would like to have?

Maybe? You will need to explain more your setup; and how it will be used.

True, so you just have to try it. But some system publish there specifications.

Same as any monitor: 1) Deeper blacks, 2) longer life, 3) lower operating cost.

Just keep looking. There's lots of streaming options out there. If you're anything like me, you may have to create a hybrid of several product i.e., disc, cable, youtube, Hulu, iTunes, to get everything you want. And even then, it may not be 100%

 

What I mean by video quality is that Netflix sometimes adjust the picture quality based on your bandwidth; I owned a Roku in the past and noticed this despite having cable broadband. The reason I bring that up is because I'm not sure how video quality will look via notebook-to-TV.

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Still unclear. Define what you mean by quality specifically please. For example, are you referring to a reduction in resolution: HD to SD perhaps? What specifically is it that you see (or don't see) that measures quality? Grain? Pixelation? Banding? Drop outs? Choppy playback?

Well if you output via HDMI you should get as much signal as you put in. Your notebook will output whatever you put into it.

 

HD to SD, which I'm afraid may look even worse on a larger TV screen. Also, in the past I hooked up a computer to the TV and it seemed more pixelated; however, I was using VGA.

 

Over scan is not at all the same as 1:1 pixel mapping. Turning off over scan is one part of 1:1 pixel mapping but it doesn't mean the TV will display a true 1:1 image.