[Sacajaweau]

Can a flat TV screen be used for a computer? I don’t want a TV and a computer screen if I don’t need it.

[TomGuy]

Can a flat TV screen be used for a computer?

If the TV has the RGB/Video connection, yes. Most do, but some models may not have the connection to reduce cost.

[listenhillary]

Some of the new computers have a HDMI outlet that will make using a flat screen TV as a monitor a little more workable.

Larger the screen, the longer the HDMI cord you need to get back far enough to see comfortably. I stream netflix movies and youTube videos from my laptop to my 46” tv.

[fr_freak]

Can a flat TV screen be used for a computer? I don’t want a TV and a computer screen if I don’t need it.

Absolutely. Just stick to LCD rather than plasma, because plasma is supposed to be much, much more vulnerable to screen burn. With the LCD TVs, most have the RGB connectors (the same connector that you find on your PC monitor) built in. Most now have HDMI and DVI built in too.

I bought a 46" Samsung LCD a few years ago and used it almost exclusively for my PC monitor (I watched most videos using my PC anyway). It was great, plus you can web surf from your couch across the living room, heh (with a cordless mouse). It had HDMI, but it wasn't designed to support PC output so I had to use the RGB. The newer models probably are built more for PC usage.

[freedomtrail]

Yes,they can be used as a computer screen. I just bought a 54” plasma and i noticed that there was the exact same t.v. for $1000 more.I asked the salesperson why. He said i could use it as a comp. screen.But for 1k more, i passed. Oh,by the way it was a panasonic.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Yes,...I have an LG Digital TV + Monitor... 2 in 1.... 23" 1920 x 1080 display I like very much...has a coax connection as well as VGA and the other Monitor connection.

Simple press of the TV/PC button on the remote switches between ....there is a noticeable time lag.

[BreezyDog]

I’m using a 26” Samsung HD TV(1920x1200) right now as I type this. And I’m watching TV on my 46” Sony XBR. In a few minutes I will switch the HD TV signal to the Samsung and play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 on the big screen Sony...

Most of the quality TV’s nowadays do double duty. I have another computer hooked to the 40” Sony LCD in my bedroom. With a wireless keyboard and mouse I can surf from bed.