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Can I Use an LCD as a Monitor ?

  • 04-01-2009 12:59am
    #1
    Rabidlamb
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭


    Simple Question I hope ?.

    I need to upgrade my 15" LCD monitor & now is the time.
    Where is the cheapest place top get a 20"+ at present ?.

    Another query, I have a 24" LCD TV that's currently idle, could this be used ?.
    I apologise for my inability to google but it's late & I'm drunk.

    You all do a fine job with your advice.


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  • #2
    sink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    Dunno about your first question but I'll have a go at your second.

    If your LCD tv is a HDTV the you can and if it has a VGA or DVI input then it is a simple question of plugging it in assuming your graphics card does too.

    VGA looks like this.

    300px-VGA_port.jpg

    DVI looks like this.

    03dvi_d-box-l.jpg

    If it has a HDMI port then you will need a DVI-HDMI adaptor.

    180px-HDMI.socket.png

    If your tv has component in, you need a VGA-component adaptor.

    180px-Component_video_jack.jpg

    You can plug it into non HD tv's but the picture quality will be too poor to use a replacement monitor.


  • #3
    calex71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,126 ✭✭✭✭calex71


    Works nicely with a vga connection, for movies etc but for prolonged use like internet and office stuff, i find it a bit uncomfortable on the eyes.

    Standard monitors have a much better range of resolutions also where as (correct me here) lcd tv's have a more limited and lower range of resolutions.

    Typically either 1366×768 or 1920×1080

    Im typing this sitting about 2 meters away from mine (26" tv) :D

    picture in picture is a nice thing to have while you surf too


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