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Old 11-28-2010, 10:09 AM   #1
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HDTV as a main monitor?
Thinking about getting a 1080p HDTV, and I'm wondering if it would be possible to use it as a MAIN computer monitor? I know it's technically possible, but will there be downsides to this? IE: text clarity, longevity of the TV, etc?
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Old 11-28-2010, 10:51 AM   #2
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I don't think longevity would be an issue if you don't leave it on for 24/7 like you could with a normal monitor.

Plus you have to sit much further away from the TV than you would with a monitor and I know I couldn't do that.
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Old 11-28-2010, 01:18 PM   #3
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I have mine hooked up to a 720 HDTV as a part of a 2 screen setup. I get serious screen burn from items that are constant such as window frames and the text looks "over-exposed" for lack of a better term. Of course, that could be down to my settings.
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Old 11-28-2010, 02:02 PM   #4
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Yeah, that's the kind of thing I'm worried about.
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Old 11-28-2010, 02:43 PM   #5
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Burn-in should only be a real concern with plasma screens, I think.
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Old 11-28-2010, 03:01 PM   #6
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Mine's LCD.

But it might only be a major issue with my brand/model. I get it all the time. If I watch sports where the score is a constant in the corner there will be a ghost of it when I change the channel. It goes eventually but still, I'd rather not risk it with using that screen as anything but to watch video (from my PC) thru.
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Old 11-28-2010, 04:39 PM   #7
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Yeah, defo your TV.

Had it on an LCD Samsung 42" 720p for 4 years now and no burn.

Text isn't that sharp on webpages, but games are awesome.
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Old 11-28-2010, 07:10 PM   #8
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LOL. Mine's a 26" SAMSUNG LCD. Wonder why it's so bad?
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Old 11-29-2010, 02:11 AM   #9
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If you are using an LCD and Windows 7 type: cleartype in the start menu search, that should fix the problem with the text not looking sharp - I've tried it on my 50" plasma but I don't think it made a huge difference, def did on my 24" LCD.
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Old 11-29-2010, 04:36 PM   #10
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Yeah, got that on. Did make a huge difference but I think it's more to do with my massive zoom due to me sitting far away.
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Old 12-01-2010, 09:01 AM   #11
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Gonna keep looking into this, not sure if I'll do it or not.
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:14 AM   #12
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Ive got my desktop running to my 47 inch 1080p 120hz tv via the dumb old school yellow video cables and the picture is all fudged up. I only use it to keep my internet connection running/restart it and stream music off the hard drive. Thought about springing for an HD video card but the desktop is like 8 years old..not worth it.
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