Help with Small LCD Monitor

[Brazilian]

Any suggestions on a LCD TV around 20” (between 19”and 26”) that also works well as a computer monitor. It will be connected to a Mac mini, cable box and DVD.
:rolleyes:

[dj4monie]

Budget? Shopping Locally or Online?

[HT_Aaron]

I am looking for a small LCD just like you to use for PC gaming and a standard work monitor. of course, I’m not saying I would be gaming at work.....,<cough>.....
I have a Samsung LN-R series LCD and I have been eyeing the new LN-S models. My recommendation would be for the LN-S2341. Very fast response time, excellent colors, PC input and dual HDMI.

[RandyWalters]

[QUOTE=Brazilian]Any suggestions on a LCD TV around 20” (between 19”and 26”) that also works well as a computer monitor. It will be connected to a Mac mini, cable box and DVD.[/QUOTE]What brand/model numbers do they have in Brazil?

Are they the same as in the USA?

Do you have links to the ones you're considering?

Do you want a 16:9 widescreen or a 4:3 model?

[Brazilian]

I will buy it trough the internet and have it delivered to a friend in the US. :cool:

I’m not saying that budget isn’t important, but my main concern is quality and design. This TV will be in a quite small room that I use as office and guest room. The use will be about 75% TV and 25% computer (no games, office and internet only). Wife

I’m not decided yet between the 16:9 widescreen or the 4:3 models? I prefer the 4:3 for computer, and the 16:9 for TV. Once I will use it more for TV I will probably go with the 16:9, but I’m accepting suggestions in both formats.

[Beaumont]

HT Aarron

I have just posted another thread about the Samsung that you have recommended which I purchased to use as a combination PC monitor, HDTV, DVD monitor etc.


What has disappointed me so far is that my 3 year old Sony 19" computer monitor looks dramatically better - although I bought it pre "HDTV".

It has only a computer input and not an HDMI.


If anyone can explain to me why this now cheap, 3 year old monitor seems to dramatically outperform the new "HDTV" Samsung, I would greatly appreciate it.

[jvernon]

Isn't Brazil a PAL country? Will a set bought here work down there?

[Brazilian]

Brazil is a PAL-M Country, but nowadays almost all cable and satellite boxes have both systems.

[Brazilian]

By the way, have anyone seen the Sony BRAVIA working as a computer monitor? A friend mine told me it looks good. Any input on that?