Monitor v TV

Could use both, some monitors don't have HDMI output so might need to get more cables.

Might as well pick up a large HDTV. Most monitors nowdays go to 27" where Tvs go much larger. They do pretty much the same job, monitors just seem to do it a bit better.
 
For an Xbox, I would personally go with a good quality 1080p HDTV that uses an IPS panel and is known to have low input lag and good motion handling.

As for what size, it really depends on how far you plan to sit from the screen.

The benefit of a monitor is that it is designed for use with a PC- so input lag is relatively tiny, the pixel density is high, they are relatively small in size (as they are designed to be used close to the user who is sitting at a desk) and don't tend to have good scalers (so not ideal for running non-native resolution content). These features are very good for PC gamers (and generally all PC users) but not ideal for use with a console (unless you plan to sit very close to it).
 
I will be sat close to it, I will be getting a monitor for my PC but I'm just debating where to put my xbox, downstairs with the TV or upstairs with the moitor!
 
May I ask what make and model number TV you have downstairs?

Also, what is your budget for the PC monitor and what will you be mainly using it for on the PC?
 
I'm moving house in Julyish so haven't got the TV yet.

I'm looking to spend £150 or less on a monitor. The PC will be used mainly for music recording/editing but I will be doing some Photo/video editing as well.
 
With that budget and usage I would recommend an IPS panel monitor. Within your budget is the LG IPS235V, which is a good IPS panel monitor, though it isn't ideal for gaming (here is a review).

If you are willing to spend £180 then this ASUS IPS offers the same level of image quality as the LG, but better gaming performance (here is a review).

If you would rather go for a monitor with good gaming performance and a bit extra size, then TN panels are worth considering. However, bear in mind that they offer narrower viewing angles and less accurate colours compared to an IPS panel - so not ideal for image/video editing. At this price range, this is the TN panel monitor I would go for.
 
TN panels have pixels which can shift faster than IPS ones - therefore if you have a lot of motion on the screen (like with a fast-paced game) the TN panel will show less ghosting than the IPS. How much this matters to you really depends on how sensitive you are to ghosting and what kind of games you play.
 
cmndr_andi said:
TN panels have pixels which can shift faster than IPS ones - therefore if you have a lot of motion on the screen (like with a fast-paced game) the TN panel will show less ghosting than the IPS. How much this matters to you really depends on how sensitive you are to ghosting and what kind of games you play.
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That's a tough one because I don't know if I've ever seen ghosting!!! This could mean I'm not sensitive to it or I've never had this issue on my TV before.
 
Pretty much all LCD TVs 32in and larger use IPS or VA panels, so if you aren't worried by the ghosting on LCD TVs then a good IPS monitor should be fine for you.
 
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