PS3 screen decision

[inquisitive_emu]

I'm trying to figure out which will be a better screen for PS3 games mostly, but also TV and DVD/Bluray.

Would a 24" monitor such as the Samsung P2450H http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-124-SA be better than a 26" LCD TV at the lower res of 1366 x 768? What are the benefits of a TV over the monitor except built-in Freeview and speakers?

 

[Swifty55]

26" will be better with HDMI.

Personal opinion!

 

[orderoftheflame]

You might get a more in depth answer about the benefits of 1080p and 720p at different screen sizes and viewing distances in the Home Cinema & Hi-Fi forum.

From my understanding, if you intend to sit at a desk and play (small viewing distance) 1080p will be worth it, if you plan to be more than a meter or two away, you'll get less and less benefit from it (at those screen sizes).

Benefits for a TV over a monitor I guess depend on the monitor and TV. Wider selection of inputs on a TV (component, SCART etc if you have older consoles)? Better refresh rate on the monitor?

Sorry I can't be more help.

 

[inquisitive_emu]

Ok, thanks, I'll give the Home Cinema forum a go

 

[clippa]

Response time is most important when it comes to gaming on a TV.
This site is good and has a "console gaming" section to their reviews.

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-txl32g10-txl32g10b-20090401142.htm

That's the TV I got, very happy with it.