Dell LCD TV VS Dell LCD monitor

Drasko · 8th October 2006, 09:28 PM

I am considering the Dell lcd tv OR the computer monitor, and I noticed that the price of the 24" computer monitor is the same as the 26" lcd tv one.

what are the drawbacks of getting the tv lcd ?

thank you

absrec · 8th October 2006, 09:32 PM

I asked someone this same question yesterday and they said there was none. Granted, it was a Best Buy employee. I asked him why he didn't have any monitors over 22". He said 'cause most people will go for an LCD or plasma TV at that point.

I still wonder if they would throw off more heat, though.

-Aaron

theblue1 · 8th October 2006, 09:54 PM

Check the resolution, brightness, contrast, and viewing angle specs.

Drasko · 8th October 2006, 10:58 PM

Resolution seems very good, contrast difference between LCD TV and monitoris
600:1 tv and 400:1 monitor

if only I knew what that means.

for something like daw control, well in other words, for us sound engineers and not graphic designers, would it be a better buy to get the dell lcd tv or the monitor?

thanks!

:)

DivineMusic · 8th October 2006, 11:20 PM

i was about to pick up an lcd tv for the studio vs using my 21inch now. the one i was looking is a 26inch and has a dvi input so it would connect right to my computer...
i hooked my daw up to my 70inch mitsubish, hurt my eyes even at 800x600...but it was cool when i played movies off the computer...
anything over a 27-32 tends to start looking odd when connected to a computer imo

i figure it can double in the studio as a tv and/or pip souce for camera's....get directv setup and maybe sample tv shows or something...if not we keep the xbox 360 around so after i long session someone can get their ass kicked in madden 07 :D LMAO

cynic · 8th October 2006, 11:22 PM

at that point you have to start looking at pixels. i just got a 37" sharp LCD TV - it only has 1388 x 768 pixels, it's HDTV, but still low res compared to a nice computer monitor.

a 24 or 30" lcd monitor will pack more pixels onto the screen, thus giving you more screen real estate. the dell 24" for instance has a resolution of 1920x1200.......meaning you can fit a lot more shit on screen.

a lcd tv might be _bigger_ but you'll end up seeing less information on the screen.

hope that helps...........

DivineMusic · 9th October 2006, 12:05 AM

hey cynic, let me run this by ya..

my current monitors specs are:
Recommended Resolution:1680x1050
Contrast Ratio:600:1
Power Consumption: 60W (max)
Viewing area: 140°[H]/130°[V] (CR>=10)
170°[H]/170°[V] (CR>=5)

the lcd tv:30inch
Recommended Resolution:1280x768
HDTV: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
viewing area: 170°(H) / 170°(V)
power Consumption: 200Watts

so trully its better for me to keep my monitor or buy an extra one vs getting the lcd right????

cynic · 9th October 2006, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivineMusic

hey cynic, let me run this by ya..

my current monitors specs are:
Recommended Resolution:1680x1050
Contrast Ratio:600:1
Power Consumption: 60W (max)
Viewing area: 140°[H]/130°[V] (CR>=10)
170°[H]/170°[V] (CR>=5)

the lcd tv:30inch
Recommended Resolution:1280x768
HDTV: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
viewing area: 170°(H) / 170°(V)
power Consumption: 200Watts

so trully its better for me to keep my monitor or buy an extra one vs getting the lcd right????

yeah i wouldn't get the tv....all you're going to have is less stuff on the screen. the windows and icons will just appear physically larger than on the monitor.

get a 2nd and run them side by side, or grab a widescreen monitor like the 24" dell...

for instance, i run 2 18" lcds, each at a resolution of 1280x1024...that gives me 2560x1024. it's dope to run cubase with arrange page on one screen, mixer on the other............

DivineMusic · 9th October 2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynic

for instance, i run 2 18" lcds, each at a resolution of 1280x1024...that gives me 2560x1024. it's dope to run cubase with arrange page on one screen, mixer on the other............

i've been running my 21" with a 19" but my moms needed a computer monitor so i gave her my 19, so now i'm back to 1 monitor.. i loved having 2 monitors.
i'll just get another 21", it was only like $260 last i checked

cynic · 9th October 2006, 08:45 PM

one thing more i'll say is if you're still on a CRT definitely make the move to a LCD with DVI input. everything on the screen is much more crisp and easier on the eyes.

peace...

Lagerfeldt · 9th October 2006, 10:24 PM

Yup.

Whatever you do, don't get a plasma for that purpose. Very nice for moveis and Xbox.. but still too much burn-in, even on the newest and best models.

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8th October 2006, 09:28 PM	#1
Drasko Gear nut Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 109	Dell LCD TV VS Dell LCD monitor I am considering the Dell lcd tv OR the computer monitor, and I noticed that the price of the 24" computer monitor is the same as the 26" lcd tv one. what are the drawbacks of getting the tv lcd ? thank you

8th October 2006, 09:32 PM	#2
absrec Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,113	I asked someone this same question yesterday and they said there was none. Granted, it was a Best Buy employee. I asked him why he didn't have any monitors over 22". He said 'cause most people will go for an LCD or plasma TV at that point. I still wonder if they would throw off more heat, though. -Aaron __________________ If you don't spank it, you can't crank it!

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8th October 2006, 11:22 PM	#6
cynic Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: san jose, califas Posts: 1,953	at that point you have to start looking at pixels. i just got a 37" sharp LCD TV - it only has 1388 x 768 pixels, it's HDTV, but still low res compared to a nice computer monitor. a 24 or 30" lcd monitor will pack more pixels onto the screen, thus giving you more screen real estate. the dell 24" for instance has a resolution of 1920x1200.......meaning you can fit a lot more shit on screen. a lcd tv might be _bigger_ but you'll end up seeing less information on the screen. hope that helps........... __________________ damaged goods - beyond repair, cd out now damaged goods - myspace page flying brick records clout online

8th October 2006, 10:58 PM	#4
Drasko Gear nut Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 109	Resolution seems very good, contrast difference between LCD TV and monitoris 600:1 tv and 400:1 monitor if only I knew what that means. for something like daw control, well in other words, for us sound engineers and not graphic designers, would it be a better buy to get the dell lcd tv or the monitor? thanks! :)

8th October 2006, 11:20 PM	#5
DivineMusic Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 1,552	i was about to pick up an lcd tv for the studio vs using my 21inch now. the one i was looking is a 26inch and has a dvi input so it would connect right to my computer... i hooked my daw up to my 70inch mitsubish, hurt my eyes even at 800x600...but it was cool when i played movies off the computer... anything over a 27-32 tends to start looking odd when connected to a computer imo i figure it can double in the studio as a tv and/or pip souce for camera's....get directv setup and maybe sample tv shows or something...if not we keep the xbox 360 around so after i long session someone can get their ass kicked in madden 07 :D LMAO

9th October 2006, 12:05 AM	#7
DivineMusic Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 1,552	hey cynic, let me run this by ya.. my current monitors specs are: Recommended Resolution:1680x1050 Contrast Ratio:600:1 Power Consumption: 60W (max) Viewing area: 140°[H]/130°[V] (CR>=10) 170°[H]/170°[V] (CR>=5) the lcd tv:30inch Recommended Resolution:1280x768 HDTV: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Contrast Ratio: 600:1 viewing area: 170°(H) / 170°(V) power Consumption: 200Watts so trully its better for me to keep my monitor or buy an extra one vs getting the lcd right????

9th October 2006, 08:45 PM	#10
cynic Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: san jose, califas Posts: 1,953	one thing more i'll say is if you're still on a CRT definitely make the move to a LCD with DVI input. everything on the screen is much more crisp and easier on the eyes. peace... __________________ damaged goods - beyond repair, cd out now damaged goods - myspace page flying brick records clout online

9th October 2006, 10:24 PM	#11
Lagerfeldt Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,573	Yup. Whatever you do, don't get a plasma for that purpose. Very nice for moveis and Xbox.. but still too much burn-in, even on the newest and best models. __________________ Producer & engineer Apple Certified Trainer in Logic Pro Popmusic.dk Production Hit Kit V3 Sample CD Urban & Electronic Beat Production - used on Billboard #1 hits (recently on: Katy Perry, Britney, Usher, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Sugababes, The Pussycat Dolls)

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