HDTV FAQ, Discussion relating to gaming on a HDTV
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 Oct 21 2008, 04:22 AM
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Hi,
I'm planning to hook my laptop to a 32" monitor. I'm looking at Toshiba Regza. But I'm not sure if my laptop will support the resolution of 720p or 1080p. Can you guy tell me what to look for when I shop for my new laptop. What do I have to take into consideration in terms of graphics card, resolution, etc? |
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Oct 21 2008, 10:36 AM
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I'm planning to get a HP laptop online. It have ATI radeon graphics card and also a HDMI output. So I'm just assuming it can connect to a HDTV. Not too sure about it, just my assumption & logic.
Anyone, connected their lappy's to HDTV before? 32" preferably. |
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Oct 21 2008, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(law1777 @ Oct 21 2008, 10:40 AM) of coz can la since its built with hdmi port to connect wif hdtv with hdmi port also.. Will the image on the HDTV be stretched? I'm just afraid that the image/icons will be very small on the 32. I don't wanna stare so close to the 32. I'm thinking the distance between my eye & the 32 should be about 3 feet. You agree?  At the distance of 3', the image/icon on the HDTV should be big enough so that I don't have to squeeze my eyed to look at documents or excel spreadsheets. You get what I mean? Therefore, before I invest in 1, I need to be 100% sure first. It ain't a cheap game after all. |
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Oct 21 2008, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE(welwitchia @ Oct 21 2008, 11:59 AM) IF u want to get a LCD for the sole purpose of becoming u'r PC screen, then i suggest u go with a LCD monitor instead? Why? Because the pixels for a 32 LCD TV is too big. Its just awkward to use a LCD TV for computer usage. Is that true? And to answer u'r question.. No the Image will NOT be stretched. U just have to make sure u're outputting to the native LCD TV display res. Just FYI, surfing/working on a 19" LCD MONITOR beats a 32" LCD TV anytime. Its definitely more comfortable.  What about the pixels for a 1080p HDTV as my monitor? When you said the pixels are too big, you mean to say that the icon on my desktop will look very big, thus, the image quality will deteriorate. Is that what you meant? Another 1 of my concern is that while viewing images/icons on my laptop looks good & normal, but I'm afraid when I hook it up to the 32, I will see jagged edges on the icons/images. Can anyone please verify or add to this.  |
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Oct 21 2008, 01:58 PM
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QUOTE(welwitchia @ Oct 21 2008, 01:38 PM) I used to connect my DELL XPS to a Sony W400 which is Full HD. Its perfect when u use to watch movies but frankly speaking, sucks for PC usage. I thought about what you said, going to the shop & test it out. But sometimes when I think about, I'm not sure whether M'sian electronic store sellers & their mentality will allow me to do so. Well, I'll try it out next year in SenHeng or or electronic stores. Hope they allow me to.No, the icons will not look big and ugly. Its just that its impossible to sit a few feet away and work on a 40" LCD. You will go blind for that. Its really simple, just grab a VGA cable, drive to the shop and ask for permission to connect to their display set. Most of them will gladly oblige. Then u will have a much better idea. No point asking here since we can't give u a reasonable answer. I'm sure here in U.S ppl will allow me to do so. They'll be more than happy to guide me. Thanks for the info. |
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 Oct 31 2008, 02:50 PM
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Nov 3 2008, 11:59 AM
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QUOTE(kazasho @ Nov 2 2008, 11:46 PM) what is the cheapest true full hd? 1080p Rm2.5k right? Maybe cheaper.dun care if lcd monitor or hdtv. size also dun care. just want to make a wish list. as a guide QUOTE(alexchan76 @ Nov 3 2008, 09:48 AM) I was offered a LG53 32" full HD, the price is cheaper than Samsung 32A550... but not sure which one is better How much? ... still thinking of which model to getAdded on November 3, 2008, 12:05 pm QUOTE(htkaki @ Nov 3 2008, 11:56 AM) Cld be LG 42LG53FR, which is below RM4K. Next wld be 40A550 at RM4.1K htkaki,How come the Toshiba HDTV in your thread not showing keh? This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Nov 3 2008, 12:05 PM |
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Nov 3 2008, 01:36 PM
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All these HDTVs can be used as HTPC right?
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Nov 4 2008, 01:07 AM
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I wanna use the HDTV as my HTPC. Possible?
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Nov 4 2008, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(neoardi @ Nov 4 2008, 11:47 AM) Of coz can, make sure u have HDMI output gfx card for optimal HDTV experience But I notice those gfx cards only have DVI output. How is that possible to connect to 32" HDTV when it don't have HDMI?  |
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Nov 5 2008, 01:10 AM
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Should I get ATi or GFX for HDTV output?
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Nov 5 2008, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(ronaldjoe @ Nov 5 2008, 09:57 AM) ATI is better as there is an scaling option for HDTV How much you selling your Monster HDMI cable? Good stuff you got there.What's the different between 1000HD & Ultra 600? This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Nov 5 2008, 03:17 PM |
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Nov 5 2008, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE(ronaldjoe @ Nov 5 2008, 03:50 PM) 1000HD for AVR. Ultra 600 for PS3. Aite gotcha. BTW, TS is Topic Starter? Price refer to thread. PM me if you r interested. No sales thingy here. TS will kill me  |
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