The Top Plasma and LCD TVs for Computers

Samsung UN55B8000 55 in. HDTV LCD TV

$3,235.00 Est. at Amazon

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to access your music or video files on your pc you must run samsung's pc share to see your pc's folders , and you can only view a few folders you select at one time.
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i didn't have to install the pc share software.
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it seems you can steam video from your computer over the lan to this unit but i have not tried that feature to date.
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* vga computer input, 4 hdmi, audio out, and a couple other type inputs.
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samsung also provides software which allows you to use your pc as a server.

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Positives: Great Connectivity Options, Great Picture Quality, Reliable, Screen Size: 55 inch

Dynex DX-LCD32-09 TV

$340.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
i have my computer, ps3 and dvd player hooked into it and i love it.
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its not a monitor.
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i once had to go back to an old-fashioned computer projector for one lesson because the department borrowed my tv for a display, and the students really complained!any college classroom that uses
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the sound is horrible, i hooked up my desktop computer speakers to the head phones jack and now the sound is great.
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right now im watching a movie via streaming from my pc.the picture is great.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Great Picture Quality, Good Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 32 inch

Hannspree HT09 LCD TV

$465.00 Est. at Amazon

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it was an amazing deal for a 28" monitor and i would highly recommend getting it for those that work in cad because the workspace you gain is invaluable.
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it even serves as a large monitor for my laptop which is a huge bonus!
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perfect for any bedroom, plus i hooked up my spare computer to the included pc connection and i stream online tv episodes from my bed with the help of a wireless keyboard and mouse.
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works excellent, great pc monitor, tv, & ps2 game monitor.

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Positives: Wide Viewing Angles, Clear Sound Quality, Good Mountability, Screen Size: 28 inch

Vizio VA26L TV

$450.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
reviewer images (click to see full-size image) (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) pros:?hdtv and monitor reviewthis hdtv is marvelous!!
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i use the 26" for a computer monitor.
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use it as a computer monitor, ps3 gaming and some tv watching.
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there are 3 hdmi inputs, 2 are v1.3, a game port on the side, as well as coaxial, pc and analog.
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prosgreat picture, rich colors, nice monitor design, easy to hook up to cable or the new hdtv converter box (aprox 30 free digital channels over the air with an antenna).

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Positives: Great Picture Quality, Nice Connectivity Options, Clear Sound Quality, Screen Size: 26 inch

42LGX TV

$1,700.00 Est. at Amazon

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i use the tv with my computer (i disconnected my cable tv) to watch movies and tv shows over the internet and it works great.
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tampering with settings, i have the picture just how i like it.also, while the stand is beautiful & chrome plated (nice!), this tv seems to suffer from what my lg monitor does...it is a bit wobbly.
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a self-proclaimed "computer wizard" took off two eggs for antilysing.
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you can get all of those for your computer for $300 dollars if you were to install those yourself on your motherboard.
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now, he does not occupy my computer any more.

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Positives: Good Picture Quality, Attractive Design, Clear Sound Quality, Screen Size: 42 inch

Samsung PN58B650 58 in. HDTV Plasma TV

$2,240.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
there is also flash memory built into the tv (same things as a internal hard drive)there are plenty of inputs (4 hdmi, 2 component, pc, etc...)soundif you have this $3000 tv and complain about the
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ability to connect this tv to the internet for connection to widgets (weather, stocks, news, etc), but you have to be patient for things to happen since it's not so instant as pc response would be.
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everything from hdtv, ps3, xbox 360, pc, and blu-ray looks jaw dropping compared to my old rear projection set.
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i consider myself to be pretty sensitive to these kinds of things (i spend a lot of $$ making my pc quiet/silent as possible), so ymmv.
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i'm impressed with the ability to connect this tv to the internet for connection to widgets (weather, stocks, news, etc), but you have to be patient for things to happen since it's not so instant as

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Positives: Good Picture Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Nice Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 58 inch

Samsung LN32B460 LCD TV

$550.00 Est. at Amazon

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there is a feature called srs truesurround hd -- i do use srs software on my computer and like it quite a bit to optimize the sound for various sources and outputs.
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fyi the phillips image is horrible especially the way it handles sd signals and even the hdmi input from a pc, it's pixelated horribly.
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though not the highest definition,turned out to be excellent pc screen and dish reception sans hd.
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easy pc hookup
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pros:?music & movies, computer, watching tv!

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Positives: Good Picture Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 32 inch

Sharp AQUOS LC-42D85U TV

$1,617.00 Est. at Amazon

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it had everything i wanted; pc input, hdmi, component in and optical out.
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the set up is very similar to the setup of computer lcd monitor.
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there's a visible refresh "bump" when operating at that resolution with a computer and xbox 360 input using rgb connection.
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the mac also delivers as a media center with front row - the tv acts as a perfect monitor.
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prosnice cabinet.in hd operation pcture good.

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Positives: Great Picture Quality, Excellent Connectivity Options, Easy To Use, Screen Size: 42 inch

Samsung LN52A630 TV

$1,910.00 Est. at Amazon

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was monitoring the price and got it when it appeared in my goldbox.
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i'm the one with the customer image of the crazy "monitor" setup...
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for your info, true refresh rate is 60hz with computer compensation (auto-motion) to 120hz.
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like most others out here i too researched for months and monitored prices at all local stores and online.
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i followed the advice of others on this board and monitored delivery closely.

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Positives: Excellent Picture Quality, Good Connectivity Options, Clear Sound Quality, Screen Size: 52 inch

LG 42LH30 LCD TV

$950.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
you can also select shortcut settings if you don't want to do all the tweaking yourself.movies, sports, games - they all look fantastic.it also makes for a stunning computer monitor - something
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6) outstanding pc screen (when i just have to surf on the 42")
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"if your requirements for a hdtv are ->bedroom, mid-sized room or office room monitor>perfect 1080p for cable and all blue ray players>perfect 1080i for pc monitor (1920 x 1080)>perfect ease of
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what's great about it:?picture quality, sound and function what's not so great:?nothing so far "owned this lcd for 8 months now and no problems, it has a lot of connectivity i attached all my

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Excellent Connectivity Options, Easy To Use, Screen Size: 42 inch

Vizio VA19LHDTV10T 19 in. LCD TV

$212.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
nice to know i can use it for a backup pc monitor if needbe too.
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better usage would have been as monitor/tv connected to pc.
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even better, i had previously bought a computer from dell & therefore got a $100 gift certificate which i used towards this tv!
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other then that it is a great tv for a small room or even to double as a computer monitor.
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it has nearly every type of connector on it, so you can hook up all of your audio/video equipment or even your computer.

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Positives: Excellent Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Excellent Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 19 inch

Samsung LE37B550A5 LCD HD Ready 1080p Digital TV

$704.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?best hd pcture, good audio and looks good what's not so great:?usb media option not so good, didn't recognized my mp3 or external hdd to view pictures "this was my third tv,
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have had computer monitors by samsung and nothing compares to their picture quality.
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i've played xbox369, ps3 blu ray, and inputted content directly from my computer-- all of which looked amazing and played beautifully.
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it has 4 hdmi input ports and a pc-port (to connect a computer).
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i also hooked up my core 2 duo (3 ghz) dell using this samsung as my primary monitor.

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Positives: Great Picture Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 37 inch

Sceptre X400BV-FHD TV

$608.00 Est. at Amazon

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i hooked up my monitor to it and man it looks good.
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i looked at the screen with my face againest it and no dead, or stuck pixels!i am using this as a monitor for my system, and even though its only a 60hz, the computer text and graphics are excellent.
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i hooked my laptop to it and it works great as a monitor as well.
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works amazingly well with my media center pc.
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other thoughts: if you are buying a computer monitor, then sceptre is just fine.

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Positives: Good Picture Quality, Good Mountability, Great Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 40 inch

Panasonic TC-P42X1 41.6 in. HDTV Plasma TV

$791.00 Est. at Amazon

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if there is a drawback to the panasonic x1 it is the lack of pc connectivity, but with a cable and adaptor available from most good electronics stores (like you-do-it electronics in my area) you can
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no vga/pc connection - luckily my laptop has an hdmi out connection so this isn't a problem.
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3 hdmi ports and pc input as well as a sd card slot if you wanted to view pictures.
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3) no pc/vga input

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Excellent Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Screen Size: 41.6 inch

Samsung LN32B360 32 in. HDTV LCD TV

$541.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
fortunately i had a spare computer cord (same end) to replace it, but since it's still under warranty, that cumbersome process comes into play- i was advised that to get a replacement cord, i'd have
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i couldn't understand why a 1080p tv would make a difference with this size of tv, since i sit about nine feet away and at that distance i don't think you could tell - at least the pc input is small
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the options were exactly what i wanted: computer input, 2 hdmi cable inputs, and multiple component inputs.
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(i am writing this review using the tv as monitor.) the source cannot be 1080p, which might appear to be a shortcoming compared to the sony.
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what's great about it:?looks what's not so great:?a lot "hdmi input will not work with computer hdmi...screen started to lose pixels one week out, perhaps an isolated incident??

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Sound Quality, Easy To Set Up, Screen Size: 32 inch

Panasonic TH-46PZ800U Plasma TV

$1,535.00 Est. at Amazon

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pc input is pretty clear even though it's not at 1920x1080 (or even close).
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(burn-in is less frequent, power consumption, anti-gloss coatings, etc.) after a week or so of review after review, the light finally shown down on the computer screen and this tv was under it.
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we purchased it off amazon, but through computer barn.
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i also like the sd card feature..as you just shove the sd card in and you can immediately see your pics/ videos, which i have found very handy than hooking up to your computer and downloading them.
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perhaps panasonic will someday combine a thx certified sound system with the thx certified monitor.

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Positives: Nice Picture Quality, Good Connectivity Options, Clear Sound Quality, Screen Size: 46 inch

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR5 52 in. HDTV LCD TV

$2,000.00 Est. at Amazon

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all i can say is wow, it took me a little time to figure out how to set up the computer and the tv to display 1080p signal without clipping or cropping, and now i have my own highdef 52" computer
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i recall that years ago an episode of the jetsons had an image of george reading the newspaper on a wall sized video monitor.
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i am amazed at the functionality - seems more like a computer than a tv.
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in the living room this set looks like a high quality studio monitor.
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for audio i'm alternating between the tv's speakers and two jbl speakers (model 4312 control monitor) i've had for years.

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Positives: Nice Picture Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Good Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 52 inch

Sharp LC40E77U 40 in. LCD TV

$1,071.00 Est. at Amazon

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this unit has more hdmi ports and also has a port for your computer, both were important to me.
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when the screen displays a white background/image, like the "i'm mac / i'm pc" commercials, half of the screen will display the white image correctly while the other half of the screen has a
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i bought this tv for hdmi content from both my computer and xbox, as well as for hd programming.

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Positives: Nice Picture Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 40 inch

Samsung UN40B7000 LCD TV

$1,840.00 Est. at Amazon

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i also haven't linked it to my computer yet but look forward to doing so.
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about this model, and even the built-in speakers are adequate until i can get another surround sound system (i have one for my computer, will probably get an all digital satellite 5.1 for this tv).
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the hd picture is more vibrant than other hd tv's, not to mention usb and hdmi ports to easily use your computer and storage devices to watch movies, pictures etc.
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i haven't experienced any issues with uneven backlighting as with some reports i've read about this model, and even the built-in speakers are adequate until i can get another surround sound system (i

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Positives: Excellent Picture Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 40 inch

Panasonic Viera TC-L32C12 32 in. LCD TV

$542.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
i also use it as a second monitor for my pc.
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the picture quality is great, the sound is good, and i love the ability to plug a computer into it.
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pros: i found the value for money very high, picture is great enough connectors for what i need, and a pc input which is what drew me to it.

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Positives: Good Picture Quality, Wide Viewing Angles, Clear Sound Quality, Screen Size: 32 inch

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