[GFDuke]

So whats the difference? I have been looking for a decent 120hz monitor thats reasonably priced. There are hdtv's that are 120hz that are lower in price than monitors that are 120hz. Would they perform just as well?

[Witchdoctor]

Input lag is the deal breaker on using TV's for monitors

I have a buddy that usesd a 55" Samsung, it does OK but I could not deal with it personally

Especially when things heat up, racing games are unplayable IMO

http://www.squidoo.com/best-gaming-tv

Looks like Plasma is best

[GFDuke]

Thanks for that info Doc.

[Kal-EL]

side note: If your monitor is not HDMI compliant/certified it will not play the newer HD content without the HDMI cert. So even if your monitor is 2560x1600 like my Apple 30" Cinema, Itunes will still tell you to go buy an HDMI compliant monitor. Horseshit I know. Even my old big screen rear projection, clear as hell, doesnt have the newere HDMI b.s. so I suck eggs at standard resolution when HD is available.

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by Kal-EL

side note: If your monitor is not HDMI compliant/certified it will not play the newer HD content without the HDMI cert. So even if your monitor is 2560x1600 like my Apple 30" Cinema, Itunes will still tell you to go buy an HDMI compliant monitor. Horseshit I know. Even my old big screen rear projection, clear as hell, doesnt have the newere HDMI b.s. so I suck eggs at standard resolution when HD is available.

OLD NEWS

Everything is HDCP compliant now. Your 30" Apple Monitor is out of date is all.

Hmm actually your old projection TV so far predates HDCP it might not been an issue. Are you using HDMI to conenct to that or component?

But back OT:

Yes monitors are better than TV screens, I use monitors FOR TV screens I bought an HDTV once, for my HTPC. YUCK. only 720P (was super cheap, $160 shipped I think and it must have cost 30+ to ship it back in 2004) I fixed the "non functioning audio" by reconnecting the plug in audio cable inside the chassis. lol ..

Worked fine for SD HTPC and TV duties from across the room, up close, no way. Desktop was so low res everything was pixelated.

you need to look at pixel pitch when judging. TVs have a high pixel pitch, Monitors very low. Monitors are meant to be viewed within a foot or two, and have higher pixel perfection and refresh rates as a result.

HDTVs are meant to be viewed at 10 foot away (hence the meaning of the 10' UI for media center) so resolution and refresh are not as important.

Whats the deal with 120hz anyway? Bluray is 24FPS. Cable is a compressed image, even companies that boast their 1080P quality do not push 1080P they push 1080i. (1080P resolution at 30 frames per second... then again that definition has apprently changed to, as I means interlaced, which they are not.. augh) too confusgin.

Monitors are better, they play 1080P at 60 FPS. the 120Hz and stuff only refers to ghosting, but increasing refresh with a poor Frame rate still means a poor frame rate.

EDIT: 120Hz at 30FPS means 60FPS of a normal monitor

[Kal-EL]

Originally Posted by Neuromancer

OLD NEWS

Take it easy genius, its new to me.

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by Kal-EL

Take it easy genius, its new to me.

lol.

[kikicoco1334]

omg! superman has a Apple 30" Cinema! i am super jelly right now

that been said, thanks for the info witchy! learned a few things i didn't know!

black friday is coming up just saying!

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/ga...ears-1C6894453

[Witchdoctor]

Thanks Tu , this one would look good in my livingroom

Samsung UN55ES7100 55-in. 1080p 240Hz Smart 3-D LED LCD
Current price: $2599.99 - Black Friday price: $1597.99

[Kal-EL]

The wife is looking for an 80" for the new oca hq, costco has an Aquos, waiting for price drops.