[Shop-talk] flat screen tv to monitor

[Brian Kemp]

John - I have a 27" TV/monitor for my computer.  It is running 1920 x 
1080 via a DVI cable.  The computer video is part of the motherboard - 
nothing fancy.  It is Windows 7 probably purchased in 2009.  For me, 27" 
is plenty big for sitting up close.  You can have two large windows 
running.  I will typically only use half the screen at a time and almost 
never have any window maximized.

When I put this setup together several years ago, the recommendation was 
DVI over HDMI for a computer monitor.  I don't remember the specific 
reasons why, but I'm happy with the setup.

Every so often I will connect my wife's laptop to our 32" 720 dpi TV to 
watch a movie or show pictures on a bigger screen.  All the Windows 
graphics are too big and it annoys me.  I much prefer the smaller icons 
on my 1080 screen.

I wouldn't think the price difference between 720 and 1080 is all that 
much factored over several years.  If my monitor every goes, there is no 
question I'll get another 1080 (or better).

Brian

On 12/6/2015 7:06 PM, john niolon wrote:
> Hi Guys
>
> looking to buy a smaller flat screen tv to use as a monitor on my desktop...
> probably around 30-32b
..    tried one of mine hooked up thru HDMI and it
> worked great... no more squinting.
> Wife said I couldnbt keep it...
>
> prices are getting good right now  but Ibm wondering if I should spend for a
> 1080 dpi over a 720 (cheaper)   can a pc push 1080 or is it a waste of money
>
> thanks
> John
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