Hi all,

I'm considering to install a tv card into my computer, but I'm uncertain of the monitor requirements. I just found a LG Flatron L1950G on sale and had to make a fast decision to grab it. But I might return it if someone can convince me that it's not right for tv. I'm only able to spend about 350-375 dollars.

Also, is the size appropriate? Or should I actually have a WIDE screen model?

Details are below. Any comments are most appreciated!


640 x 350 Graphic Mode
70Hz

640 x 480 Graphic Mode
60, 75Hz

800 x 600 Graphic Mode
60, 75Hz

1024 x 768 Graphic Mode
60, 75Hz

1152 x 870 Graphic Mode
75Hz

1280 x 1024 Graphic Mode
60, 75Hz

720 x 400 Text Graphic Mode
70Hz

832 x 624 Mac Graphic Mode
75Hz

1152 x 900 Graphic Mode
65Hz

Screen Size
19ins

Brightness
250cd/m2

Contrast Ratio
500:1

Display Type
TFT LCD

Width
41.28cm

Depth
24.26cm

Height
43.72cm

Weight
6.7kg

Pixel Pitch
0.294 x 0.294mm

Screen technology
Colour TFT LCD

Colours
16.2 million

View Angle (Horizontal - Max)
160°

View Angle (Vertical - Max)
160°

Vertical Frequency
56 to 75Hz

Horizontal Frequency
30 to 83KHz

Response time
12ms

Power Adaptor Type
Internal

Maximum Power Rating
43W

Electrical Power Consumption Saving
1W

Power Management Features
EPA Energy Star

VGA In
1

Resolution (Native)
1280 x 1024

Case Colour
Silver

Get the a wider screen you get a less sharp monitor Advantage/Disavantage (well i preffer bigger screen)
TV card: you really need to get the best one really

You dont need a specific monitor for your kind for your TV card you gona buyThanks for the comments Elixir

I've been shopping all WEEKEND and found the wide-sreen ViewSonic VA1912W linked below. It's got a fast refresh rate, but the viewing angles aren't so great. It was displayed at the store and the limitations were noticeable. I also noticed that the image-width was distorted. It was easy to see because the monitor was running next to a regular sized one. Not sure if I'd want that effect.

http://www.hk.viewsonic.com/en/products/productspecs.php?id=223

Linked below is a regular-sized ViewSonic VA902 that is comparable to the one I BOUGHT. It actually looks better according to the product details, but the stock price is about 60 bucks lower. So does anyone think there are factors to consider that aren't represented in the specs, such as pixel quality for example?

I mean, why else would the price be so much lower for a product with better specs?

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_techspecs_full.php/masterid=10347625

Also, regarding watching TV on the monitor, will a regular-sized monitor cause there to be black borders at top and bottom of the screen?It depend on watch you are try to watch some video media have black boarder but if you going to watch DVD there will definately will be a boarder on there.
Most video media that you are going to get from internet will not look as quality as the TV because the common highest video pixel is 640-480 as you monitor will be something like 1024-768 or higher.
But pheww the ViewSonic VA1912W looks good

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Linked below is a regular-sized ViewSonic VA902 that is comparable to the one I bought. It actually looks better according to the product details, but the stock price is about 60 bucks lower. So does anyone think there are factors to consider that aren't represented in the specs, such as pixel quality for example?

I mean, why else would the price be so much lower for a product with better specs?