No Cable/No Dish - PC Only Question (1 Viewer)

[big_john]

Hello forum. Used to be a member here way back when but lost my login. You all helped me pick out my Tosh 57" RP HDTV and its still going strong!

I recently had a Samsung 720p DLP rear proj and the DMD failed (apparently a "throw away" repair).

Around the same time we decided that we hated broadcast TV and canceled our $100 per month subscription to Dish Network. Bye bye Hi Def sports (all I really miss).

Fortunately it appears that many sports programs are broadcast via streaming video over the internet and I have convinced my wife to allow us to purchase a 40" LCD monitor for the family room. Currently I have my 19" set up atop my stereo and use it with limited enjoyment to watch football.

So, my question, with so much having changed in the Hi Def world, I have no idea what I'm looking for and I need your help. I'll list priorities below:

1. Monitor will be used to watch the new Hi Def dvd's, BluRay I think. I believe those are 1080p correct? So I'll want a 1080p Monitor?

2. Monitor will be used to watch online streaming video. I have no idea if anything is streamed in hi def? If so, is there a monitor that is particularly good at this application?

3. Price - I'd like to keep this purchase to $750 or less.

Thanks for your help!!!

 

[big_john]

wow - no help? Should I try another forum?

 

[big_john]

Thanks for the resounding response. I travel now to a big box with a pocket full of money and a concience full of uncertainty.

 

[Gregg Loewen]

hi John
At 40 " and less then $999 you will have lots of choices.
Look at 1080p units but ensure that your PC will output 1920x1080.
Good luck.