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 Post subject: 30" Monitor vs. 30" TV
PostPosted: 03 May 2010, 18:07 
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This is mostly for playing the Xbox and TV watching (rarely PC used). Cost is not an issue. I could get a 30" Dell for less than 1k (about 800-900) or a 42" Samsung (2008 Model) for about the same price.

If you could choose, which one would it be?

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PostPosted: 03 May 2010, 19:54 
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I would rather have the monitor, I would probably use it for pc every once in a while, and the decent res would be nice.

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PostPosted: 03 May 2010, 23:22 
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What the native resolution of each one?

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PostPosted: 03 May 2010, 23:49 
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Are u using it for PC also? Make sure that 30" monitor will scale well with XBox360 games which are 1080p. TVs are cheaper.
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PostPosted: 04 May 2010, 02:08 
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Playing Xbox and watch tv? Go for the TV. The 30" has no scaler and you'll struggle with input and resolutions.

For PC gaming, go with the 30".
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PostPosted: 04 May 2010, 02:31 
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Title was a little misleading. However this is what I am thinking of.

Samsung LN46A650

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Dell 3008WFP

For the PC I have 3x1 U2410 ATM (w/ Eyefinity 6)

This would be playing Netflix, Xbox 360, and TV (AND it would be connected to the PC Via HDMI/DVI).

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PostPosted: 04 May 2010, 04:00 
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TV only. No questions asked.
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Be careful, Samsungs are infamous for input lag. Sharp 700UN series has little to no lag in game mode.
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Why won't you just use your center monitor (eyefinity) for XBox.
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HDTVs are kings for gaming, 30" monitors are kings for work.
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