Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:29:52 +0100 From: iDunno@sommitrealweird.co.uk To: main@lists.alug.org.uk Subject: Re: [ALUG] TV & Computer display screen
On 28 Oct 19:23, Ted Harding wrote:
Hi Folks, Once again picking the brains of the hardware-savvy amongst you!
A friend of mine has asked me about what to get for a flat-screen which can double as TV and computer display screen.
The size would need to be big enough to serve as a comfortable YV (so, I guess, at least 19/21 inch, probably larger).
I'd recommend something very similar to:
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/9404087/LG-22-M227WD-HD-1080p...
It's a model up from the TV that I currently use as a monitor, does true 1080p (1920x1080) and has more inputs than you'd expect from a "small" tv. 2 HDMI, 2 Scart, 1 Component, 1 Composite, 1 DVI and 1 VGA.
We have TV which have the VGA connections - this is the must have - the kids use the iPlayer or ITVs catchup on these. The boys use the PC with a wireless keyboard/mouse combo to sit further back from the 32 inch and use it fine. Remember that the VGA is only video, and the PC will need either speakers of a lead to connect to the TV for the sound.
More modern stuff with HDMI can use sound though this, so only need one lead.
HTH Keith