Ram@Lincoln Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I'm looking for a new small TV that I can use as a PC monitor, to play the old PS3 and to watch TV on (I know so out of this world!!!). With my limited knowledge, other than plug this in one end, plug the big end in at the wall etc... I don't really know what I'm looking for. :confused: Does this TV do what I need it to? http://www.ebuyer.com/271190-aoc-le22k097-22-led-tv-full-hd-1080p-freeview-usb-cinema-1000000-1-le22k097#gallery For £129.99 and free delivery it seems like a good deal. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezner Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 i like that,Thought at first it was quite expensive,then realised it was LED not LCD Go for it,why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 What is the difference between LED and LCD? But not in techy terms, in like picture quality etc. So would a LCD TV with similar features be around £100? This lark of buying a TV is hard!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 The only problem with using a TV as a PC monitor is you have to be careful of screenburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_ram Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 The only problem with using a TV as a PC monitor is you have to be careful of screenburn. Can you get cream for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 So would you advise not to use a TV monitor as a PC monitor? I've always thought a screen is a screen and it'll work for anything if it has a right plug into it. :confused: Would it be fine to use as a PC monitor occasionally? I have a netbook with a tiny screen so when I need to word process something it takes me hours as I can't read what I'm typing! So occasional PC use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 So would you advise not to use a TV monitor as a PC monitor? I've always thought a screen is a screen and it'll work for anything if it has a right plug into it. :confused: Would it be fine to use as a PC monitor occasionally? I have a netbook with a tiny screen so when I need to word process something it takes me hours as I can't read what I'm typing! So occasional PC use. A TV will be fine but if you're not using your PC, don't leave the screen on because your PC background and all the icons can get burnt onto the screen if it's left for a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 A TV will be fine but if you're not using your PC, don't leave the screen on because your PC background and all the icons can get burnt onto the screen if it's left for a few hours. joe's never heard of screen savers. students , they never learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 You can get TV/Monitor combos now, I picked one up for £130 from Dixons. Quick search on Amazon as chucked up this nice Samsung 22inch 1080p widescreen tv/monitor.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-B2230HD-1080p-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B003ZWQFGI/ref=br_lf_m_1000384213_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=computers&pf_rd_p=248589787&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000384213&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0BEFFFFT5K2BDMCF6SKB £150 + free delivery, bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 that's 30 nicker more? where's the USP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 The name, never heard of AOC to be honest and I personally only stick to electronic brands I've heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Correct! Good answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Daveo/anyone - would a normal TV with a pc input develop the screen burn thing if used as a PC? And the one you linked to not as it's built to do both? Value for money wise, the ebuyer one has a 3 year warranty included. Where as it's £27.99 on amazon. I guess it would come with a manufactures warranty anyway so that's maybe not needed. I'd love to go out and buy a nice 32/40" but money and flat space dictate what I can have! So the more uses/functions I can get out of it the better. Thanks everyone for the help/advice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Pssst. screen saver, adjust it on your desktop settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Daveo/anyone - would a normal TV with a pc input develop the screen burn thing if used as a PC? And the one you linked to not as it's built to do both? Value for money wise, the ebuyer one has a 3 year warranty included. Where as it's £27.99 on amazon. I guess it would come with a manufactures warranty anyway so that's maybe not needed. I'd love to go out and buy a nice 32/40" but money and flat space dictate what I can have! So the more uses/functions I can get out of it the better. Thanks everyone for the help/advice though. I don't know about the screenburn but the one I linked you to is a TV/Monitor combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Just realised I put FOA instead of FAO. How stupid of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Daveo/anyone - would a normal TV with a pc input develop the screen burn thing if used as a PC? And the one you linked to not as it's built to do both? Value for money wise, the ebuyer one has a 3 year warranty included. Where as it's £27.99 on amazon. I guess it would come with a manufactures warranty anyway so that's maybe not needed. I'd love to go out and buy a nice 32/40" but money and flat space dictate what I can have! So the more uses/functions I can get out of it the better. Thanks everyone for the help/advice though. With all electronic equipment you get 2 years warranty, according to EU laws, so you are paying £27.99 for the extra year, personally I wouldn't bother with it, if the it is a decent make/brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks for that bit of information Rynny. Didn't know it was enforced by law. You learn something new everyday I guess. Before I do anything I best ask my partner which one she likes (will only need the pictures to show her!) as women know best at the end of the day... She won't be bothered about the bits inside, just what it looks like. Hmm sounds slightly rude that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 You don't have to worry about screen burn these days, it affected old CRTs. AOC is a well know brand for PC monitors, and TBH, even the el-cheapos are pretty damn good these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsdubs Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Burn is still common in plasma but LCD and LED operate differently and it is almost impossible to burn an image in. If you want to use a TV as a monitor i'd advise getting the highest resolution and refresh rate you can get. Won't look as good as a nice monitor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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