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    Connecting ASUS G75 to a HDTV as a dual monitor possible?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by ChrisToePha, Jul 4, 2015.

  1. ChrisToePha

    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    I was curious instead of buying another monitor for dual screen and multi-tasking, is it possible to use a HDTV with HDMI ports for dual screening?

    For example have e-mails open on one screen and a show playing, while I'm typing up an essay on my laptop screen.

    Not sure if this is possible or is the only choice I have is to buy a monitor?

    Any help would be nice thanks!
     
    ChrisToePha, Jul 4, 2015
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Any HDMI display will work but TVs are usually not as clear as monitors, fine for video though.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 6, 2015
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    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    Aww man I was considering playing like hearthstone on it.

    Any suggestions for a nice 25 inch + screen that's cheap and nice?
     
    ChrisToePha, Jul 7, 2015
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    There are loads of decent wide angle monitors out there for cheap these days :) Hearthstone should be ok, it's more games with a lot of detail in them that struggle.
     
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    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    I might just stick with the HDTV then.

    Meaker do you have any suggestions for a nice cheap monitor that is wide angle by any chance?

    Thanks again for the response man!
     
    ChrisToePha, Jul 7, 2015
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I don't know what deals are available in your area at the moment, I suggest you look up reviews of panels on offer.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 8, 2015
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    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    Just found this monitor model for $220.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236348

    Does this sound a good deal? It has nothing wrong with it.

    or should I just stick to a 37 inch HDTV screen as a dual screen?

    I'm mainly multi-tasking to e-mails, youtube videos, Hearthstone really. Maybe some League of Legends too.
     
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    ChrisToePha, Jul 13, 2015
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    The extra width it certainly nice for putting things side by side :) Not a bad deal at all.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 13, 2015
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    I have used 32 inch TVs for dual-screening with a lot of happy success. The quality loss I experience is minimal- but I've never gone much higher than 32 inch. That said, you can usually pick up a 32inch for 100-150 bucks off craigslist, 180 off amazon (Last time I checked).

    The argument someone posed is that the VGA is better- but honestly, it's not. VGA tends to look worse than HDMI, and doesn't carry audio.

    Happy hunting.
     
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    It really depends what you use it for, for reading text TVs can be pretty bad.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 30, 2015
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    Do you already own the TV you wanted to hook up as a second monitor? If so go ahead and hook it up and see how you feel about the picture quality.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 3, 2015
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