slim6y
Almost Legendary
The recent thread in regards to laptops got me thinking...
I have this awesome Alienware computer - but I'm stuck with being hounded onto a 17in screen...
I also have a PS3 and PlayTV (so I don't need a TV tuner). I utilise my amplifier for sound for the TV (it's over used, but I hooked up several fans to cool it in the tropics, and it works better than ever now).
What I was wondering - Why do I have to buy an LCD/LED/Plasma TV - why can't I buy a full HD monitor which has HDMI inputs for the Alien and PS3 (as that's all I use it for).
All my TV goes through the PS3.
All my movies go through the PS3.
My TV at the moment is in its 5th year of existence and is still going strong, but... This is the but... The kids TV is an old analogue TV and it's not picking up much of the TV they want (like ABC3, 11 etc etc).
This means I'm stuck waiting for them to go to bed before I can watch what I want or play PS3 if I ever get the chance!!!
So that thread got me thinking - can I get a large monitor for this purpose? Would it be cheaper and better (ie fast response times and no need for speakers, or tuner hence cheaper)?
Any input is welcomed - especially if you do something similar.
Thanks in advance...
I have this awesome Alienware computer - but I'm stuck with being hounded onto a 17in screen...
I also have a PS3 and PlayTV (so I don't need a TV tuner). I utilise my amplifier for sound for the TV (it's over used, but I hooked up several fans to cool it in the tropics, and it works better than ever now).
What I was wondering - Why do I have to buy an LCD/LED/Plasma TV - why can't I buy a full HD monitor which has HDMI inputs for the Alien and PS3 (as that's all I use it for).
All my TV goes through the PS3.
All my movies go through the PS3.
My TV at the moment is in its 5th year of existence and is still going strong, but... This is the but... The kids TV is an old analogue TV and it's not picking up much of the TV they want (like ABC3, 11 etc etc).
This means I'm stuck waiting for them to go to bed before I can watch what I want or play PS3 if I ever get the chance!!!
So that thread got me thinking - can I get a large monitor for this purpose? Would it be cheaper and better (ie fast response times and no need for speakers, or tuner hence cheaper)?
Any input is welcomed - especially if you do something similar.
Thanks in advance...