Using 42" plasma as a computer monitor... - Blu-ray Forum

OhDamaso · 03-09-2010, 04:57 AM

Anyone done this? Do you lose resolution vs. a dedicated monitor? I have a 26" Vizio monitor right now that I use for my computer, PS3 for gaming and XBOX 360, but if possible, I'd like to upgrade to something larger.

If I get a 42" TV (plasma being my first choice), is it going to be fuzzier than I'm used to when viewing my Vista desktop?

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

McGarnigal · 03-09-2010, 05:11 AM

you don't lose resolution, but use an LCD if anything, your icons and still images can cause serious image retention on a plasma if you leave it hooked up for anything besides constant full screen videos

Wings80 · 03-09-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGarnigal

you don't lose resolution, but use an LCD if anything, your icons and still images can cause serious image retention on a plasma if you leave it hooked up for anything besides constant full screen videos

Very ture. Plasma's are great for watching movies but I would stay away from hooking up a computer to it.

03-09-2010, 04:57 AM	#1
OhDamaso Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:50	Using 42" plasma as a computer monitor... Anyone done this? Do you lose resolution vs. a dedicated monitor? I have a 26" Vizio monitor right now that I use for my computer, PS3 for gaming and XBOX 360, but if possible, I'd like to upgrade to something larger. If I get a 42" TV (plasma being my first choice), is it going to be fuzzier than I'm used to when viewing my Vista desktop? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

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03-09-2010, 05:11 AM	#2
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:149 Blu-ray collection:329 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	you don't lose resolution, but use an LCD if anything, your icons and still images can cause serious image retention on a plasma if you leave it hooked up for anything besides constant full screen videos

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