I would like to know does it make big difference whether a Computer Monitor can out put Full HD or less than Full HD for smaller size around 20" to 24".

Also do we need Monitor to have HDCP if planning to use it on a PS3?

Another question, what are the options for Full HD TV that's under RM4000? I saw a toshiba Regza 32" is selling at US999, not sure the price and availability over here.

How much is the 32" Shapr 1080p? Anyone seen the Toshiba 32" 1080p Regza?

Well, not really. Depends what u use it for. And most importantly how far you sitting behind the TV? For me I might consider hooking up a PC as a monitor too, might also play new PC games on it, so I do believe resolution does matter even on smaller screen size.

If you are always watching from a distance like watching movies, I agree with you. I'm so used to my 15.4" laptop monitor i'm sure 32" TV pixel will look way too big (if i use it as a monitor) compared to my monitor if it's not 1920x1080 resolution.

If not manufacturers won't be selling high resolution 24" Monitors right?

What connection you using? I tried it on a 1380 32" before using VGA input, seems the text not as sharp as using my laptop, but quite near. Maybe try switching to digital HDMI or DVi to HDMI might help.

Ok then... maybe I'll get a 720p 32" TV and a 26" 1920x1200 monitor.

Save the fuss of switching between TV and monitor and won't have to worry about getting laughed because I bought a 32" Full HD TV when it seems obsolete to 99% people...

Also won't get eye shore because of using a bigger TV as a Monitor...

If so I would be happy because I won't have to worry about upgrades in the future since 720p is good enough, and technologies can't make human eyes improve that much to tell the difference.

Thanks for the response.

Save ur money and get the 720p. Didn't you read all the post above? (Just joking)

Based on our fellow forumers: "Nobody can tell the difference between 1080p & 720p for 50" below." & "Nobody will sit so close to a TV to be able to tell the difference". But seriously I've been to Best denki, Sony Stores, Harvey Normans, but I really dunno what resolution demos they use so I cannot make comments whether 1080p is worth it or not below 50". It would be best if you can go to individual shops and ask them to play 1080p & 720p together (on the same size TV) and see for yourself.

Hope Toshiba will release their Regza 32" FULL HD TV soon over here, they are selling it in US for merely USD999, cheaper than those 720p Sonies. It would be a good idea to wait a month or two as I believe makers are starting to release 1080p on 32" LCD and hopefully 720p will be replaced.

Follow what your feeling tells you. If you can afford the additional few hundreds to get Full HD, get it. I'm sure even at a Pityful 32" you will be able to tell the difference, just remember to sit close enough.

HD TVs are meant to be watch closer than conventional TVs so you can experience the details. If you plan on sitting far away like you used to, you don't even need HD TV, CRT TV are good enough in terms of details and you don't need to stretch your RTM1,2,3 & Astro so they look fat.

That's my conclusion after few days of searching and debating. The rest is up to Hands-On Visual Inspection haha. But 1st need to find a shop that i can do that...

This post has been edited by advocado: Jun 3 2008, 05:10 PM

Am considering between a 32" TV Samsung Series 5 & Samsung 24" Monitor T240. Price is about rm600 difference.

Would like to know for Video Game & Computer Monitor use, which one is a better choice? I compared the specs of TV & Monitor, seems TV wins hands down on the numbers. Only thing is the 32" TV has bigger pixel than the 24" monitor.

Just like to know is there any catch for this? Why monitor tend to have longer response time, less contrast ratio but are usually more expensive compared to TV of same class?

Really close as in using as a monitor? As far as like using a TV?

Sorry your highness for my noobness.

So I need a monitor for close view and a tv for far view? Thats so smart I would have done that if i'm loaded with cash princess.

Exact numbers are easy.

As close as 50cm for monitor use

As far as 300cm for TV use.

Good enough for an answer?

What is your current resolution? The Samsung 32" A550 i was talking about has full HD though the pixel are still bigger than Monitors it should be at least twice as cheap as a 30" Monitor.

Anyone know the best price for Samsung T240? Anyone selling T260?

Haven't decided whether to go for TV or Monitor yet. Wanna have a better idea on the cost difference.

What's the new BenQ monitor? Size and estimated price? I would seriously prefer 26" over 24".

So compare the Samsung & Benq which you recon will give better visuals?

My friend told me in China 24" & 26" are priced rather close to each other and they are promoting 26".

Just came across this Acer G24 HD Monitor. Anyone tested it? Priced around rm1200-1399 i think. Don't know if they are selling it separately from the Predator CPU.

Where did you buy it as I only saw it on newspaper that offers with the predator.

How does it fair against BenQ W2400 as both of them have the same spec other than G24 have higher contrast ratio.

Also how many years is the warranty?

Care to share which shops carry them?

So far the other 24" are the BenQ & Samsungs.

Guys would like to know if Samsung 32" Series 6 is good for gaming?

Is it something you won't regret after buying (other than size)?

Any Samsung 32" 6 series User here? This is the 1st hdtv i have i was wondering how it fairs against other more expensive 32" Full HD TV out there?

I don't know if my Samsung 32" 6 Series have slow response or what, but anybody experience like when you move your crosshair fast, you notice "ghosting effect" with your aim (using default good guy gun), like you see a fading red dot trailling behind your actual aim dot.

I played many FPS games and only notice this on Killzone 2.