Ya, really no competition with the discount price.
Plan to buy and use it as computer monitor.

Yes, I'm referring the Hisense 40"
Any display that can accept HDMI, DVI, VGA input considered can run as computer monitor.

For Youtube/Netflix/Iflix, Chromecast is your best bet.
But, actually many cheap Bluray Player from Samsung/Sony/Panasonic do support these streaming features too (Youtube/Netflix/iFlix), works like Chromecast, with added Bluray Playback capability.

Bluray player guarantee has much better codec support, especially those Dolby and DTS surround sound format, and support for better subtitle display too.

It depend on budget la, but pricing wise will come down quickly, given many Android TV or Smart TV has these similar built in feature.

You may check if certain streaming service you want is on the platform you buy.
For Youtube, it should be common on those new branded Bluray player.

But for Netflix, iFlix, you may need to check out some brand, not every brand's smart apps has these, even not every smart TV can stream Netflix.
Different region's Smart TV has different streaming service.
Currently Netflix, iFlix is available for Chromecast, Android TV, maybe on some Smart TV platform on different brand.

This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jan 21 2016, 02:07 PM

Hahaha.... no need so high end la.
My requirement are just 40" and full hd resolution.

But 40" seems too big as a computer monitor at close range usage.
But this Hisense 40" TV price is beating those 27" monitor, and 32" TV/monitor, with 1080p resolution.

Some more, TV as monitor has sound output from HDMI.

This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jan 21 2016, 03:48 PM

haha, just a suggestion only.
Actually their refresh rate are the same, typically at 60hz, with all the motion-flow enhancement turn off.

The size itself at 40" maybe is a concern, too big for normal close range usage.

http://www.gemfive.com/my/electronics/cons...ed-tv-led42k320

You means this model?
Hisense 42" 4K TV?

I think just need to turn off the "over sampling", set the sharpness to half will make text rendered in it's native resolution, make the text readable, via HDMI connection.

I try this on my 40" Sharp LE268M TV.

Yes, 40" Hisense 1080p TV is the cheapest 40" TV, and also the cheapest monitor at 40".

This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jan 23 2016, 04:36 PM

Haha, I still in consideration if want getting the set as monitor.
Currently using a cheap old 23" LG 1080p monitor.

For TV as monitor stuff, tried before with my own 1080p TV la.
Basically, as long as Desktop, Laptop can output in HDMI, then the text will be as sharp, 1080p resolution, 60hz.
Other thing that need to take care, maybe is the "over sampling" thing, turn off this, you will get full 1080p display.

I think I understand your concern.
Test on my Panasonic TV, look closely, some color not display properly.
Some pixel is overlapping on displaying different color on thin text.
Dunno this will happen on Hisense TV.

Hmm.... Interesting, never see this before.

Actually different display has different sub sampling.
Mine still readable.



On normal background color, small text still ok.


This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jan 23 2016, 10:41 PM

Well, using VGA PC input mode did solve the issue.
Some TV HDMI can set to GAME/PC mode for 4:4:4 subsampling.
(This Panasonic fail on each mode)
May test out the stuff at nearest electrical store.

This is quite an interesting topic.
Not even high end TV are capable for the 4:4:4 full RGB support.

Waiting our forummer to connect their Hisense TV via HDMI and test with this picture.
Just need to download this picture, and open in the laptop/PC/tablet/phone with HDMI output can know the result.



This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jan 24 2016, 07:23 PM

Just now go and test the real Hisense TV at nearby shop.
This is the result.
Still, it is not perfect, but the text actually is very clear.

Weird thing is when plug in HDMI, the Hisense TV remote control suddenly not working.
Need to turn of the TV, then turn on again for making remote control working.
Other settig that need to set is at "Advance Setting" set the display to "Full" (turn off over scan).

It is exactly the 40D50 model, I test with other model as well, 50", 42", all result is the same. Nobody in the shop is serving me, then I test it myself.
I'm using HDMI, via my Windows tablet. (Mini HDMI to full size HDMI)
It is confirm not 4:4:4, I play around the setting, tried all picture mode, including the "Game Mode", nothing changed. Only thing in advance setting is the "Zoom" and "Full" mode.
Still, the result not as bad as your posting.

This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jan 24 2016, 09:54 PM

Using VGA input can reach 1080p (Full HD) resolution?

Will bring laptop to those electrical shop and test again with VGA cable.
I know some TV just can only display up to 1366 x 768 resolution with VGA(PC) input(My Panasonic TV is like this).

Maybe need to rely on the old analog VGA connection for using as proper monitor.
Good old VGA cable.

Update:
So this from the user manual for the Hisense 40D50P download from Hisense Australia page.
VGA max resolution is 1280 x 1024.
HDMI connection confirm can reach 1920 x 1080.
It is nice if there is a real screen shot for those resolution.


This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jan 26 2016, 10:22 AM

Very good, mind PM on how you do this?

Wow, really can consider already.
VGA input with 1920x1080 resolution compatible, have to stick back with the old VGA.

RM654 as 40" Full HD monitor, really not bad.

With coupon?

Every day have to chase coupon at 9am and 11am.
I always miss the coupon.