Hi All,
I plan to setup a SIMPLE home entertainment system. i plan to get a 47 or 42 inch LCD TV with a simple laptop/computer to play movies and videos.

Do i need a good graphics card to support this system? Any laptop is good enough to support a 42-47 inch LCD TV?
I will use it to watch youtube and some DVD's if necessary. Currently thinking of Philips 47PFL5403 LCD TV.


Please recommend a brand/specification if you have any idea about this! thanks

What is your budget

For 5.1 surround system,jump to logitech z-5500 @ creative gigaworks..if your budget allow..but if not,you can always go for Aego M for 2.1 system..
if pc speaker dont get your attention,you can always count on HTIB from sony/philips/samsung @ LG..

my 2cent

what you're asking is just the computer and the screen, right?

As mentioned, it really depends on your budget... and where you wanna put it.

There's the option of getting a 42" or 47" and a small form PC like the Dell Zino HD that comes with HDMI so it can basically sit next to each other.
There's also the option of getting a notebook for daily use, a 42" or 47" and an AC Ryan PlayOn with 1TB HDD sitting next to your TV so you can just transfer whatever movies/videos from your laptop to it.

You didn't mention about sound system though...