TV/Computer Screen
I'm guessing that this question has been asked a thousand time before, but since, i'm not that tech savvy, i'm seeking some guidance.
I just moved into what you could basically call nothing but a box. LOL. anyway, with me living in such a small space, i desparately need to find thing that are multifunctional.
i'm currently in search of a TV that can be also used as a computer screen.
the TV need to be able to connect to the internet, and have all the necessary inputs and hookups in order for me to plug in my modem (Comcast if that makes a difference) whether it's through Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, etc.
IF anybody can guide me to finding the best, or to look for some KEY points to find that multifuntional TV/Computer screen. You'd be a REAL lifesaver.
THANKS
Origamigui wrote:
I'm guessing that this question has been asked a thousand time before, but since, i'm not that tech savvy, i'm seeking some guidance.
I just moved into what you could basically call nothing but a box. LOL. anyway, with me living in such a small space, i desparately need to find thing that are multifunctional.
i'm currently in search of a TV that can be also used as a computer screen.
the TV need to be able to connect to the internet, and have all the necessary inputs and hookups in order for me to plug in my modem (Comcast if that makes a difference) whether it's through Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, etc.
IF anybody can guide me to finding the best, or to look for some KEY points to find that multifuntional TV/Computer screen. You'd be a REAL lifesaver.
THANKS
You'll find an "all in one" device (TV with Internet capabilities) lacking here.
However, what will probably work for you is a small form factor PC that has an HDMI output connected to any decent 1080p HDTV.
An HDMI TV and a PC monitor are nearly indistinguishable as far as the PC goes these days, with the exception of physical screen size. NOTE: Some operating systems use the physical display size when calculating font sizes, and will cause fonts to be displayed badly on HDTVs until you override the font DPI setting of the PC. (For example, Ubuntu would autodetect my 46" TV as something like a 40 DPI display, making everything look awful until I switched it to 96 DPI.)
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.
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