Lately businesses are buying large format (>32 inch) LCDs for video conferencing, boardrooms, receptions, and for a number of applications such as retail showroom advertising and surveillance. A key question being asked is whether they should buy an LCD monitor (also called LCD information display panel) or an LCD TV. Some people think that an LCD TV is an LCD monitor plus a TV tuner and they are surprised to find that an LCD monitor may cost more than an LCD TV. For them, it just doesn’t make sense.
Here’s what is an LCD monitor and what it is not:
A better image for LCD monitor: An LCD monitor produces higher quality images and has high brightness and contrast levels as well. An LCD TV is likely not going to offer the same resolution as an LCD monitor! This is could be very important when viewing data.
A longer-life more rugged-dust proof system: An LCD monitor is a closed end device with no fans and moving parts. An LCD TV usually has a fan, is not a closed box and may have moving parts. Most LCD monitors can be operated on a 24/7 basis however LCD TVs can not and the numbers of hours that an LCD TV can be operated should be checked. Typically LCD monitor has a life of 50,000 hours or more.
An LCD monitor can be operated 24/7: An LCD TV cannot and built for max 6-8 hour continuous operation.
Are you looking to connect displays together for advertising effect? An LCD Monitor can be easily connected together to create a video wall. The bezel can be removed and the gap between the monitors can be minimal and there are connection outlets in the monitor so that an image can be displayed across monitors to seem as one large image. This cannot be done in an LCD TV. LCD Monitors can be connected in a mirror image format so that the same image appears in all the monitors at the same time.
Lower energy consumption: The energy consumed by LCD monitor is very less and since the electro-magnetic radiations emitted are also less, it is also less hazardous to health.
Monitors can be networked: An LCD
Monitor can be connected to the network and remotely controlled and monitored. As a business anyone would want to know which monitors are working and which are not from one central location so that a technician can be dispatched to take care of faulty monitors and this can easily be done incase of an LCD monitor. Further networked LCD monitors allow for remote content management and scheduling as well which is an added advantage for big businesses.
Should you buy an LCD monitor vs. LCD TV? Consider the different variables and make the knowledgeable choice.
For more information on LCD monitors check out LCD monitor sites such as Sharp, NEC and Samsung.
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What is the difference between LCD TV and LCD monitor?I want to purchase a LCD TV/LCD Monitor for my PC. Which should I purchase – LCD TV or LCD monitor. Is LCD TV harmful for eyes as compared to LCD Monitor? Which is the best one?
October 9th, 2009 on 12:15 pm
Plasma TVs make very poor monitors. If you leave a still image on the screen for a length of time, the image gets burnt into the screen.
If you want to use a TV as a monitor, get an LCD HDTV. Preferably an 1080p TV, which can do 1920×1080 resolution.
And yes, a GTS250 works fine and can be connected to any LCD HDTV using a DVI-to-HDMI cable.
October 9th, 2009 on 12:20 pm
T220HD is mine =)
October 9th, 2009 on 12:35 pm
try turning your graphics down on your 360 settings. if there is too much graphic data going from the 360 to the monitor or screen, then there will be a delay. if it is already lowest, go for the tv.
October 9th, 2009 on 1:50 pm
noooooo.. get the SAMSUNG LCD 22″2233SN it has 50000:1
October 10th, 2009 on 3:00 am
i have that monitor i am using it now it is awesome
October 10th, 2009 on 10:42 am
not, stupid fuck
October 10th, 2009 on 1:04 pm
The SyncMaster 216BW is fantastic dipslay!
October 10th, 2009 on 2:10 pm
there aren't any pda's that have a video out. they dont have the powerful enough video card to support such a task.
October 10th, 2009 on 5:55 pm
Jes – if ALL you will use this for is games, a monitor is fine. However, to get the very best, and most authoritative advice on the very best monitors available for gaming use, post your question in the 'Games & Gear' forum, especially in the Xbox sub-forum. That's where all the gameing experts hang out. Good luck!
October 11th, 2009 on 12:22 am
Really?!
October 11th, 2009 on 12:54 pm
viewsonic is the cheapest shit
October 11th, 2009 on 1:08 pm
Im buying one that has a 25,000:1 contrast ratio. =)
October 11th, 2009 on 2:15 pm
There are numerous differences between lcd monitors and lcd tv sets today. The biggest difference is resolution. LCD monitors have way higher resolution than HDTVs. Most consumer HDTVs max out at 1920×1080 pixels (1080p aka "full HD") while common monitors with screen sizes 24-30" are capable of 1900×1200 or even 2560×1600 (that's way more resolution than your common 1080p tv set). Basically, LCD monitors have better pixel pitch since they have a lot more pixels at a much smaller screen size (compare a 1920×1080 50" with a 2560×1600 resolution 30" monitor).
Next is panel technology. Most manufacturers of LCD monitors use TN panels, while almost all LCD tvs use something like MVA (not sure about ips). Basically, TN is cheap and the monitors reflect this in their prices. TN gives fast response times while MVA/IPS allows excellent color reproduction as well as preventing colors from shifting when viewed at an angle. However, there are many mva/ips LCD monitors too, it's just that they're usually much much more expensive.
LCD monitors also usually do not have tv tuners but some, like the samsung T240HD do come with a buil-in tuner and a remote control.
Before buying, try to research first on the LCD tv's input lag and response times, since these will be the factors most readily apparent in everyday computer use.
October 11th, 2009 on 9:42 pm
well pretty much it just comes down to weather or not you want the TV feature. But I would tend to say go with a LCD monitor, just because some of the TV features might get annoying, especially if there's a ton of buttons on the bottom
October 11th, 2009 on 11:08 pm
LCD HDTVs are essentially LCD monitors with multiple inputs and speakers built-in. Not much difference except resolution (computer monitors usually have higher pixel density).
Your current LCD TV's resolution is 1366×768, which is good enough for 720p high-definition. But if you want to watch Blu-Ray DVDs in full pixel-for-pixel 1920×1080 High Definition (aka 1080p), then you want that monitor in the second link.
October 12th, 2009 on 5:45 am
No. Black lights are cool every now and then, but they get boring pretty quick. Buy a used one off a hippie who can use the cash, Man! Your monitors will be obsolete before any apparent damage happens, so tear it up. Good luck.
October 12th, 2009 on 8:34 am
Assuming your computer is powerful enough to use a TV tuner card (well, if it's just for analog cable, I all but guarantee that it will be powerful enough…digital/HD signals might be another story), and you're fine with having to always have your computer hooked up to your monitor whenever you want to watch TV, there is theoretically no difference.
Now then, I'm going to assume that you want the ability to watch HDTV. You can get internal TV tuners that you have to install or ones that go through USB. Internal is probably the better option because they're cheaper, but you'd have to be able to install them. USB ones are more expensive and fewer of them support QAM (for getting HDTV signals over a cable connection as opposed to having to get them via an antenna for HDTV – analog signals will work no matter what you get). Also, I believe that internal cards are more likely to have hardware tuners instead of just software tuning (so it's less power necessary from your computer).
Shop around at Newegg (do a search for tv tuner or something similar) for the best deal on a good internal tuner. I have no experience with digital tuners for computers personally, so I can't really help you pick out a good one, but looking around at Newegg should help you find a good one.
Also, if you're planning on hooking up devices like game systems to your monitor, I'd probably stick with the TV, as it will likely handle 16:9 sources far better than the monitor will. Hope you find something that works and you can enjoy!
October 12th, 2009 on 10:34 am
October 12th, 2009 on 8:45 pm
not…. in monitors viewsonic is the best… samsung makes economics monitors