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TV/Large LCD Monitor Question

post #1 of 7
2/8/10 at 6:57pm
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Ok so i want to get something for my bedroom to use while surfing the net and playing PS3 from my bed. The viewing distance is about ten feet, maybe a little less. I dont really NEED TV tuner capability but it would be nice. Would I be better off with a large monitor or a TV? and what size would be the best for this distance. I was thinking 26" but I dont want it to be too small. any suggestions? Thanks. PS the computer would be hooked up from DVI-HDMI, and the PS3 would be HDMI. 
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post #2 of 7
2/9/10 at 4:38am
26 inch is much much too small for viewing from 10 feet.  In fact I wouldn't use a 26 inch for any gaming.  I'd go with a 40-42 inch; but certainly at least 32.

On the other hand I've never surfed on large monitor, so I can't say what happens when you go larger there.
Edited by Al.Anderson - 2/9/10 at 3:07pm
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post #3 of 7
2/9/10 at 9:03am
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I measured my viewing distance and its more like 7 or 8 feet. Right now I have a 19" widescreen monitor and I can read text from my viewing distance just fine when I change the DPI settings on my computer. I can also play PC games just fine. Am I measuring my viewing distance wrong? Its just that a 32" TV seems HUGE for the size of my bedroom. Thank you.
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post #4 of 7
2/9/10 at 3:28pm
I won't discount personal preference, but I don't think a 32 inch screen is too large at all.  Since you modified the distance from 10 to 7-8 feet, I wouldn't go larger than 37 in.  My son is using an old 26" 3:2 TV (for gaming with an X360) from about 7 feet away and we both agree it's too small.
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post #5 of 7
2/9/10 at 7:30pm
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Thank you very much. I think ive decided on a 32" Vizio.
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post #6 of 7
2/10/10 at 6:19am
I think that's a good choice.  I've often seen these at Costco for less than $300.  You won't need a lot of bells and whistles for gaming, so don't pay through the nose.
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post #7 of 7
2/10/10 at 10:22pm
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I really appreciate your help. I found a 32inch for 279.34 refurbished. http://www.recoupit.com/Televisions/32-inch/Vizio/Vizio-VO320E-32-LCD-HDTV-p8046871.html any thoughts on the retailer?
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