Who uses their desktop computer with their TV?

[fitty76]

I looking to buy another desktop computer and I was thinking about just setting it up to my TV. Desktop computers are coming with Blu-Ray players and wireless mice and keyboards. So why not just make your TV into a computer monitor?

I was wondering if anyone does this, and how do they like it?

[Fright]

I use mine for my 360. It's very convenient so I can watch tv on the big screen and use my PC/360 at the same time. I purchased a VGA box for it so I can switch between my PC/360 w/ the push of a button.

I have two friends who use theirs for TV/PC though and they seem to like it.

[cdcurrin]

i use mine that way. my tv has a vga cable input, its easy. used to use s video before the new tv.

[chabber]

I have my main PC hooked to both a monitor and a 1080P TV so I can use it with either in my office. I have a laptop that I sometimes hook to another HDTV. Then of course I have an HTPC hooked to my main 1080P 58". I obviously love it.

[dexterpyro]

I hooked up a desktop computer to my 50 inch DLP tv. It was ok until i upgraded to a hdmi output for the pc........now its friggin sweet

Play Warcraft or Gulid Wars on 50 inches of 1080i..........hehehehehehe

[fitty76]

I'm thinking about a Mini Mac. Or just getting an Xbox 360. With Hulu and TV.com its almost like you don't need cable or satellite anymore.

But what about local channels?

[Niner National]

HD antenna for 14.99 will take care of the local channels.

[SorthNarolina]

I looking to buy another desktop computer and I was thinking about just setting it up to my TV. Desktop computers are coming with Blu-Ray players and wireless mice and keyboards. So why not just make your TV into a computer monitor?

I was wondering if anyone does this, and how do they like it?

i use my computer monitor to get HD tv, i record panthers games straight to my hardrive. It comes in at 720p.

A 24" computer monitor is large enough to handle 1080p and looks very good. They usually come with 1 or 2 hdmi inputs which makes them a great option if you don't want a large screen. A good monitor in that range is around 300 bucks(give or take $50).

And I would think about building your own computer too because you oculd really customize it without spending a bunch of extra dough. Those desktops can be very gimmicky with what they add on them. If you want blue-ray you will also want enough storage and processing/graphical power to handle it.

[fitty76]

i use my computer monitor to get HD tv, i record panthers games straight to my hardrive. It comes in at 720p.

A 24" computer monitor is large enough to handle 1080p and looks very good. They usually come with 1 or 2 hdmi inputs which makes them a great option if you don't want a large screen. A good monitor in that range is around 300 bucks(give or take $50).

And I would think about building your own computer too because you oculd really customize it without spending a bunch of extra dough. Those desktops can be very gimmicky with what they add on them. If you want blue-ray you will also want enough storage and processing/graphical power to handle it.

Hmmm, building my own computer. That sounds interesting.