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need a new monitor

posted by cirdan on Sunday, 11th October 2009, 01:12

Elite

hope this is in the right place, its hardware but also PC.

we are sorting out internet/land line and mobile at the moment. part of this is to move the computer downstairs, we bought and assembled the desk today, which was fun. i was hoping i could use the computer as a media base i guess. not just for computing but also as a second TV if someone wants to watch something else. i have an older CRT style monitor, probably around 10 years old, and to be honest is and has been fine.

i don't really now what i am looking for. i now you can use things like iplayer and bbciplayer which i use a lot, but i would like it to be used as a second TV maybe. would a monitor be ok, can i get freeview through the computer? or would an LCD work ok? we don't want to spend too much, maybe around £140. i need a little help please.

cheers.

RE: need a new monitor

posted by alfie noakes on Sunday, 11th October 2009, 01:44

Elite

You can get monitors that double up as tvs with inbuilt digital tuner like this

Or you could get a tv card for your computer and watch tv through that with any monitor.

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RE: need a new monitor

posted by cirdan on Monday, 12th October 2009, 04:27

Elite

thanks for that. we had a look round yesterday. we saw an Lg 22inch and a 23inch Acer within our price range. they both looked good, but i don't now about connections etc. we had a chat and i think the main use will still be for the computer, but having the flexibility to use a TV card like you said could be an advantage.

cheers

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