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Using TVs as Computer Monitors

Marc Martin
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Hi all,

I was just educating myself about the latest LCD televisions
on the market, and I see that some of these can be used as
computer monitors as well. What's significant about this
is that TVs are much larger and have much lower resolution
than a typical LCD computer monitor, so you could place
it several feet away from you and still be able to read it
just fine. For example, I see that Sony sells a 32" LCD
with a resolution of 768 x 1360 pixels! (although I suspect
that the 23" model would be the one I'd pick, also at
768 x 1360 pixels).

So it seems that this may be an option for people who need
to keep their distance from computer monitors.

Marc

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snoshoe_2
Something for anyone else, that might be helpful for tv's; I have a
small ?13" one.

For years it has been on a high shelf to watch, base at about 6'
level. Never noticed more than slight discomfort from it.

I recently moved it down to waist level to hook up with other
equipment and have easier access to wiring. Wow, was I surprised
when I turned it on, how much it bothers me. It's going to have to
go back up high. Inconvenicence better than ill.

Just wanted to mention, in case it might work for someone else.
Larger tv's, I can't watch long, like at a friend's across a room,
mobile home width say, I end up 'sunburned' from them. Gotta be
further. I notice like with pc's some are much worse than others.

~ Snoshoe

--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> I was just educating myself about the latest LCD televisions
> on the market, and I see that some of these can be used as
> computer monitors as well. What's significant about this
> is that TVs are much larger and have much lower resolution
> than a typical LCD computer monitor, so you could place
> it several feet away from you and still be able to read it
> just fine. For example, I see that Sony sells a 32" LCD
> with a resolution of 768 x 1360 pixels! (although I suspect
> that the 23" model would be the one I'd pick, also at
> 768 x 1360 pixels).
>
> So it seems that this may be an option for people who need
> to keep their distance from computer monitors.
>
> Marc
>

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Re: Using TVs as Computer Monitors

randolf_everywhere-3
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--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> I was just educating myself about the latest LCD televisions
> on the market, and I see that some of these can be used as
> computer monitors as well. What's significant about this
> is that TVs are much larger and have much lower resolution
> than a typical LCD computer monitor, so you could place
> it several feet away from you and still be able to read it
> just fine. For example, I see that Sony sells a 32" LCD
> with a resolution of 768 x 1360 pixels! (although I suspect
> that the 23" model would be the one I'd pick, also at
> 768 x 1360 pixels).
>
> So it seems that this may be an option for people who need
> to keep their distance from computer monitors.
>
> Marc
>
Hello,

there is shielding foil for windows available. Isn,t it possible to use it for
computerscreens?

Randolf Weinand

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Marc Martin
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> there is shielding foil for windows available. Isn't it possible to use
> it for computer screens?

I'm sure it's possible to use it, but the question is -- does it help?
I've tried radiation screens on computer monitors in the past, and
didn't feel that the benefits were worth the cost.

Marc

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randolf_everywhere-3
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--- In [hidden email], "randolf_everywhere" <walkingthe@...>
wrote:

>
> --- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I was just educating myself about the latest LCD televisions
> > on the market, and I see that some of these can be used as
> > computer monitors as well. What's significant about this
> > is that TVs are much larger and have much lower resolution
> > than a typical LCD computer monitor, so you could place
> > it several feet away from you and still be able to read it
> > just fine. For example, I see that Sony sells a 32" LCD
> > with a resolution of 768 x 1360 pixels! (although I suspect
> > that the 23" model would be the one I'd pick, also at
> > 768 x 1360 pixels).

I have read that you should be several meters away from TVs while
watching.


Randolf
> >
> > So it seems that this may be an option for people who need
> > to keep their distance from computer monitors.
> >
> > Marc
> >
> Hello,
>
> there is shielding foil for windows available. Isn,t it possible
to use it for
> computerscreens?
>
> Randolf Weinand
>