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    For external monitro gaming, should I buy HD TV or LCD?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by latestgood, Sep 15, 2008.

  1. latestgood

    latestgood Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I wanted to know if I should go with LCD or HD TV for gaming. Would LCD monitor give me a better resolution (better picture quality) than HD TV? I know that with HD TV, I can watch Televisions, but I never watc TV.

    If you were me, would get HD TV or LCD monitor?
    One key factor I like to add is that I will also be hooking PS3.

    HD TV 22" is $300
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889197004

    LCD with HDCP comp. 22" is $199
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094
     
    latestgood, Sep 15, 2008
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  2. thunderinacircle

    thunderinacircle Notebook Geek

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    If you can get a decent TV for only $100 more than the monitor I would just get that. You would need to get a tv tuner for your computer to play PS3, and a good one can cost $80 or more. That puts the price of the TV at only $20 more and for that amount of money I would rather have the convenience of the TV.

    Without knowing exactly what TV or monitors you are considering it isn't possible to say which would be better quality or have a higher resolution.
     
    thunderinacircle, Sep 15, 2008
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  3. Ever.monk

    Ever.monk Notebook Consultant

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    If its for gaming I'd go with the HDTV. The smaller resolution requires less horsepower and looks awsome.
     
    Ever.monk, Sep 15, 2008
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    If you never plan on watching TV, hooking up a console or doovdé player then you will want to get the LCD monitor.
    Its all about the aspect ratio, the PC and most games run at 16:10 while consoles run at 16:9.

    EDIT: Also depends on the resolution you prefer, is that TV full HD or HD ready?
     
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  5. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    Personally I would go for the LCD monitor unless you really need it as a TV.
     
    IKAS V, Sep 15, 2008
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  6. zeve

    zeve Notebook Consultant

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    At the same size, and with the same conections available, I would buy a LCD monitor. the monitor is more scalable (most TVs have few resolution modes) and you can easily plug a digital tv turner in a USB port when you want to watch TV.

    But, for bigger sizes, the TVs get really cheaper than monitors. I use a 32" HD TV. I'd have to pay considerably more for a monitor with the same size. If you go that way, try to get a FullHD Tv, to have better resolutions available.
     
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  7. joon82

    joon82 Notebook Consultant

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    if you want to stay in 22inch I'd say Monitor.
    If u want bigger, go for TV.
    I have acer 22inch monitor hooked up to ps3(1080p resolution)
    works great but I want something bigger.
    oh try looking at fatwallet and slickdeals for good deals on TV.
    To me 22inch tv for $300 is rediculous(even for 720p)
     
    joon82, Sep 15, 2008
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