30"/32" too big??

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I am thinking about buying the LG 32LX2R TV and attempt to permanently use it as my monitor and TV etc. Does anyone else do this with another 32" TV or use the dell 3007? Is the screen too big to use? When using windows I will be sitting about 3.5 / 4 foot from the screen. I plan to do a little bit of Dev work maybe the odd bit of word processing.

Thanks in advance.
 
Hi mate, sorry for jumping in, im looking for the same kind of thing, an lcdtv that can be used as a monitor as well, a 27'' I think would be just right. I made a post a few posts down looking for some advice but no joy yet, Have you been recommended the LG model for any reason?? have a look at the models I was thinking of, the dibos I have found for £500 but most places have it up for £650, I was hoping to get some advice before the price goes up.

thanks :)
 
Good specs basically.

It has 1-1 pixel mapping and people who have purchased the 32" model say the quality of the display from PC input is very good (beater than that of the Samsung).
It has a response time of 8ms and a contrast ratio of 1200:1.
 
IM 2ft away from my 3007 and it was big at first but now it is completely fine, i never want to go back.

Theres hardly any head tilting and for games it is ridiculous, however a decent GFX card is defo required (had to get rid of my 7800gt for an x1800xt 512mb)
 
I keep hearing about the 1:1 pixel mapping but just been looking through the specs and see no mention of this, is there another name for it or something?? If its a good feature I thought they would be shouting about it? Are there any other lcdtv's with this 1:1 pixel mapping around at the moment or is the lg unique?
 
Yeah if theres any other tv's out there with 1:1 pixel mapping their certainly not shouting about it, lol, even on the lg website in the specs of the 26LX2R it doesnt mention it, i wondered if they refer to it as something different? If it does make a difference especially to text then I think I may be swung in the direction of the lg as I will be using it as a secondary pc monitor.
 
Let me clarify the 1:1 Pixel mapping thing. :)

For PC connectivity 1:1 pixel mapping is absolutely crucial. However such things are rarely mentioned in the specs because these screens are TV's first and foremost. Anyway....

The Samsung LCD's do offer 1:1 pixel mapping. But only over the VGA port.

The LG's main selling point is that it offers 1:1 pixel mapping over both it's DVI port and it's HDMI port. This enables you to stay completely digital and plug the DVI output of your PC straight in to the DVI input on the LCD. The LG's are designed very much with PC connectivity in mind and do a simply awesome job of it. I guess since LG have been making PC monitors for years that their exepertise in this field has carried over.

Now thats not to say the Samsung is bad when connected up to a PC. In fact quite the contrary, it is pretty damned good. But the drawbacks are that you have to use the VGA port which means going analogue and of course you cannot use the DVI/HDMI port for PC connectivity. Both are fantastic TV's and each have their own specific benefits and drawbacks. In my opinion, if PC connectivity is your primary concern then the LG is the way to go. But I doubt anyone would be disappointed with either to be honest.
 
Thanks, , I was really interested in the Diboss LT27KLF lcdtv before I heard about this 1:1 pixel mapping, The diboss had loads of connection options so I thought it may be ideal as a tv/monitor setup and the price is great.. I dont suppose you could do me a big favour and just confirm for me it doesnt have pixel mapping please, I have no idea where or what to look for and you seem to know your stuff where tv's are concerned. :) If not then it looks like a bit more saving to get me up to the £650 of the lg.

thanks
 
turtle3 said:
Thanks, , I was really interested in the Diboss LT27KLF lcdtv before I heard about this 1:1 pixel mapping, The diboss had loads of connection options so I thought it may be ideal as a tv/monitor setup and the price is great.. I dont suppose you could do me a big favour and just confirm for me it doesnt have pixel mapping please, I have no idea where or what to look for and you seem to know your stuff where tv's are concerned. :) If not then it looks like a bit more saving to get me up to the £650 of the lg.

thanks
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I'm afraid I can't confirm that 100% for you. However I will make an educated guess and say no it doesn't.

Looking at the spec the screen is a 1280x720 one. This alone would put me off using it as a PC monitor even if it did support 1:1 pixel mapping. The LG, Samsung and most of the other newer HDTV's out there all have resolutions of 1366x768. It may not sound like much of a difference but when the screen is being used as a PC display every little bit helps.

If I were you I would save up a little. Take a look around www.avforums.com and do a search for Diboss to see what others have to say about the screen.
 
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Anyone know if the toshiba 32 or 37wlt58 has the 1:1 pixel mapping on the HDMI sockets and any good or bad points of these toshiba lcds..
 
thanks mate, been checking out that avforums link, very informative, found out to steer well clear of the diboss so looks like its the LG for me, cheapest I found is £649 all in, a little bit more saving and ill be there,, :)
 
30" close up is deffo NOT too big.

I have dual 30" dells, and thats getting a little large, as the start menu is right over one side.

One 30" is almost perfect.
 
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