what do u think a monitor gives a best output quality or a tv set give logical reason only?
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I would suggest that rather than deciding based\non "monitor" vs. "tv", you should look at the\nobjective metrics. \n\nThe most obvious is "resolution".  It's common\nto find monitors which are in the ballpark\nof 1000x1000, the standard TV resolution is\n480x525.  When you compare these, it's obvious\nthat the monitor has roughly 4 times the\nresolution.\n\nHowever, it's not that simple because some new TV's\nsupport HDTV, so their resolution may be comparable.\n\nThe more expensive monitors, however, now support\nsome really high resolutions, which are probably\nmore than any TV has a need for (since there's \nonly so much data on a DVD or HDTV broadcast).\n\nOne other issue that some people compare is whether\nit is "progressive scan" vs. "interlaced".  In\nprogressive scan, even line of output is redrawn\non every refresh (ie. every frame).  In interlaced,\nthe odd lines are drawn on one cycle and then the\neven lines are done on the next.  This is no longer \nstrictly a TV vs. monitor issue because newer TV's \nsupport progressive scan.
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Flat LG, I think you would be very happy with it. I have one and love it. Their quality is excellent.\n\nGood luck with your new monitor.
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I am assuming that:\nYou want to use your TV as your only monitor.\nYou use Windows XP.\n\nFirst, I would like to warn you that a computer screen image on a TV is not clear and often hard to see. This is caused by the fact that non-HD TVs have considerably less screen resolution than most computer monitors. However, if you only want to watch movies, the picture quality should be the same.\n\nThe red, white, and yellow connections are called composite. If both your computer and TV have them I see no reason why you cannot use a cable to connect them (as long as the connections are going out on your computer and in on your TV). You probably should check your computer’s and/or video card’s owner’s manual to be sure that the connections on your computer are out.\n\nOnce you are sure that you have the correct connections and you have the cables you need; turn off your computer, unplug your monitor (if you have one plugged in), and plug the cables in. Then turn your computer on. I think this will accomplish what you want. \n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to contact me using the link on my Q&A page.\n\nIf this answer doesn’t help, please provide more information such as:\nDo you want to use your TV as your only monitor, have your TV and monitor display identical images, or use a type of dual view? \nWhat OS are you using?\nWhat video card do you use?\nAnd anything else that may be relevant.
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I would imagine you are speaking of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) flatscreen monitor. If so, they are very good. A couple of things though. When you are looking at buying an LCD monitor, look at contrast ratios (someties shown as e.g. 500:1). This is the difference the human eye sees the blacks to the whites. A very important trait. The higher the ratio, the better. Also, look at response times. 12ms & below are outstanding, but you will pay more for these. This is the rate that the monitor displays the information sent from the computer. This is more important with 3D gaming, but it is also nice for anyone who wants to get the full effect of an LCD screen. Viewsonic has some AWESOME monitors. http://www.viewsonic.com/
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find out what your monitor's native resolution is.  right-click on your desktop, select Properties, then click your Settings tab.  under Screen Resolution, drag the bar all the way to the right and see the highest possible resolution.  if you can get 1280 x 720 or higher, then your monitor will be in the league of a 720i HD TV.  keep in mind that HD TVs are all widescreen, so the aspect ratio will be different.  you might find that your highest setting is 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024.  i suppose either one of those would be considered Hi-Def without the widescreen part.
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your graphic card must have some sort of an output.\ns-video output preferred because all the new tv's come with standard s-video input jacks\nonce you have both the output and the input, then its only a matter of buying the chord.
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Go with a LCD monitor.  No radiation because they don't use a crt
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They both do, but most likely your monitor has the lower maximum resolution then your video card. If you want to watch standard defintion TV on your monitor, then I am 100% you can do that, its only 480x600, You can also probably watch at least 720 in high definition
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The main thing with LCD monitors is response time.  If you play games a low response time causes ghosting effects which makes the image appear blurred, one with a fast response time (16ms or better) will not have this problem.  You are in luck, the prices of LCD monitors have plummeted in the past few years and you can get a very good one from either Viewsonic or Samsung for around $200 for a 17" LCD monitor which has a resolution of 1280 x 1024 and 15" monitors have a resolution of 1024 x 768.  I would get a 17".  There aren't many other factors to consider besides maybe contrast ratio which is measured in ratios like 450:1 but tests have shown each manufacturer uses their own scale and some 450:1 monitors made by Samsung and Viewsonic are actually brighter and sharper than 600:1 monitors made by off-brand companies.\n\nAt any rate, you can't go wrong with Viewsonic or Samsung and you just can't beat Newegg for selection or service.\n\n17" Viewsonics here, http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Manufactory=1226&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=1056%3A9096&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&description=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&SubCategory=20&Submit=Property and 17" Samsungs here, http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Manufactory=1077&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=1056%3A9096&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&description=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&SubCategory=20&Submit=Property\n\nYou should also see if you have a DVI connection on your video card, if you do, I recommend getting one with a DVI input on it for even better image quality over the VGA connection.\n\nI hope around $200 or $230 meats your definition of cheap.  Yes, there are cheaper 17" LCD monitors at maybe $150 but they do not posses quality anywhere near Samsung or Viewsonic.\n\nGood Hunting!
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Plasma and LCD TVs are the latest trend in home entertainment. Both offer unrivalled picture quality and resolution, while doing away with the bulkiness of the older rear-projection technologies. But with all of the hype surrounding these two types of televisions, what is the difference between them? Although they look- and are virtually priced- the same, they are not.\n\nThere differences are found in the way in which they display their pictures. Plasma TV technology is made up of hundreds of thousands of little pixels, each capable of displaying red, green, and blue colors. A plasma monitor often consists of two panels, which are filled with an inert gas, such as xenon or neon. When the pixels are excited by pulses of electricity, the gas becomes liquid, thus generating light. This light in turn then illuminates the pixels, causing them to display the appropriate color to form a picture.\n\nLCD panels function in a very similar manner. A panel of thin-film-transmitters, or TFT, sends electricity to cells filled with liquid crystal. When the cells are struck by the electricity, the liquid crystals allow light to filter through. Unlike the pixels found in plasma TVs, LCD monitors create color by blocking out the appropriate wavelengths from white light.\n\nSo which is better? The answer to this question depends upon what you plan to use TV for. Do you just want to use it to watch movies and television? If so, then a plasma TV might be best, because they are capable of a higher better color saturation and contrast than their LCD counterparts and for displaying moving images. If you plan in spending a lot of time showing digital photography or plan on using the monitor with your computer, then a LCD display might be better suited to these purposes.\n\nBoth plasma and LCD technologies each have their advantages and disadvantages and your decision should ultimately be based on your monitor's application
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Unfortunately, it's only VGA image quality.  The DVI spec provides for both digital and analog connectivity via one connector.  The digital connection is why the LCD looks so much better with DVI.  However, the DVI-VGA converters only convert the analog VGA connector to the analog pins on the full DVI connector, so there's no image quality improvement.
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With displays being reasonably priced, why not just invest in a better display?
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Yes the picture will be terrible. Particularly if you have an "older TV" the only television which could actually accomplish an OK picture would be an HDTV, because they have the resolutions that are high enough to view computer graphics. Your TV (if it isn't HD) will handle a 800 x 600 picture at really low resolution, this is the worst quality available for your graphics card. As for VGA cards, any of them with the S-Video out will give you enough performance for a television as your monitor.
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It won't hurt the LCD monitor.  What situation would require this setup?
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Be aware that because of the different systems used between computer monitors and televisions, you will likely get a VERY low resolution in the television and everything will be blurry.\n\nThe TV should have tri-prong A/V input (white, red, yellow), you can get an adapter to run the digital monitor  cable from your computer into a tri-prong A/V cable, and that should work..
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FIRST..Is the PC "input" to allow it's use as a monitor?  If yes, then it is "one-way" only, and would not work as you are suggesting. Considering it's use as a monitor, your graphics card should suffice. (Many non-tech people have trouble with "input" and "output" as to which is which.)\n\nIf it IS a two way connection, (such as USB, Firewire, etc.) there would HAVE to be some software for the PC, and an appropriate connecting cable.\n\nWithout seeing the set and the manual, I am guessing that it is set up to work as a monitor as this is quite common.  This is primarily so that "media center" units and those with "TV" cards can use the bigger screen for output, (like a bigger monitor.)
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I suggest you get a 256 mb graphic card and make sure the hdtv has a dvi output. If it doesn't your dead.