john banks

As title, I gather a lot of 1080p TVs display a rather lower resolution when connected to a PC.

My PC has Nvidia 8800GT 512MB graphics card that has twin DVI outputs. I presently have no monitor for this PC having given away my old 19" CRT and am about to move house.

I'd prefer to spend under £1k and would like 42"-50". I like the blacks on plasma screens, but don't think they have the resolution I want at this price?

I'll probably also get Freesat HD, but with a lot of SD sources I'd like them to look half decent.

So far I've been using an SD projector for Sky Freeview and DVDs.

scoobyverysoon

iTrader: (1)

I tried this on saturday on my Sharp 46" 1080p but I only had a svideo lead and the picture was missing an inch of the width - but I was impressed from my crappy 7600GT card

john banks

I'd quite like 1:1 pixel mapping through DVI as you'd get with a good PC monitor.

scoobyverysoon

iTrader: (1)

I didnt have the lead so I couldnt try it but I was still in shock of the PC screen being 46" it was mega for COD 4

john banks

I know what you mean, mine looks OK even through an SD projector, but I really want 1920*1080...

sti-04!!

John, my panny 50PZ70 displays full 1080p via my PC, dvi to hdmi lead.
Graphics card is Nvidia 8500 ? i think.

EddScott

Does it make a difference how its connected to a PC?

I've got a 42PX70 panny and its res is very low but its on the VGA port. Can I up the res if I use a DVI/HDMI lead?

RB5-Black

Just bought a dvi to hdmi myself so I'll report back when I try it tomorrow

BlkKnight

I'm looking for a similar tv my self.

Shortlisted:

LE-A656
or
40W4000

john banks

Time for a rethink? Wondering about a 24" OCUK monitor for the PC and I think I'll get a proper screen for my SD LCD projector, new house doesn't have a nice smooth wall like this one. I was discussing the screen size with the misses and she was wanting a 32". I moved the projector nearer to the wall until the screen size was 52" then 42" and it looks miserably small (5m viewing distance, usual 95" is great), but is brighter for daytime viewing which is a problem - eg Wimbledon is useless, but DVDs at night are cinematic. I will see what room layout we have in the new place before deciding I think. It may be better to divide up the room with furniture a bit.

Coffin Dodger

They just don't understand do they Need massive screen, lots of speakers, but 'er indoors moans about how it doesn't go with the soft furnishings etc. Also moans about it being too loud when watching a movie at a fairly sensible volume. So much easier when I was single, suppose there are other benefits

EddScott

I have an OCUK 24" monitor for my PC. To be fair, I can't see why you'd need to spend any more on a screen. Its fantastic and I play alot of games and theres no noticeable lag.

messiah

If you want to keep the other half happy - Sony now do a 32" 1080p telly - think its the 32W4000... think its the only one on the market at present.

bob269

Samsung have a sexy range of 32" 1080 tvs

messiah

Sony's budget brand...

bob269

lol, now now , everybody knows Samsung make uber tv's

messiah

lol - Sony & Sammy panels are virtually identical, they're made in the same co-owned factory and they're building another together. Although half the trick is the processing in the background, and Sony have been doing that for donkey's...

Nearly bought a Sammy myself, but a bit plasticky for my liking...

john banks

It should be delivered tomorrow Will probably add a satellite or freeview tuner USB or card to the PC so it can double as a spare TV, record to HDD/DVD etc.

New house has a room I can pretty much make an AV room and fill with the big speakers. I fancy a motorised screen that will also blackout the window, but not sure how it could be mounted given that it is a rented house.

For now I'm leaving the big TV purchase as it might not be needed.

bigsinky

you GPs are paid too much FFS

bigsinky

sony make their own panels, samsung make them for everyone else. your sarcasm is lost on me sir

bob269

Erm? I know Sony and Sammy both make their own panels I never said otherwise, nor did I comment on Sony's quality, I simply said Samsung make excellent tv's, no sarcasm intended.

messiah

I think the sarcastic bit is "Samsung make excellent TV's..."

john banks

Really impressed with this OCUK 24" LCD. I checked the panel code and it is a proper PVA panel as found in a BenQ monitor that is twice the price. Looks ace at 1920*1200 just through VGA, will try DVI at home once I move.

The projector I have isn't posh - an Optoma DV10 cheapy thing with integral DVD player, cheaper than a typical TV. Works great for SD stuff, ambient light is the big issue though.