Using Computer TFT as an LCD TV

Gommsta · 17 Jun 2006 at 12:30

Hi,

I'm going to be changing to a widescreen TFT for my computer usage after being convinved by you guys. My question refers to my old samsung 181T.

I'd like to wall mount it and use it as a TV. I was thinking i'd need a digibox and plug it in? Problem would be thats SCART and I need DVI input?

Am i over simplifying this? Is it even possible at all?

easyrider · 17 Jun 2006 at 14:21

You need a magic vga box.This converts the scart signal from DVD recorder etc..to to vga so you can use the Tft as a tv.

do a google....

Gommsta · 17 Jun 2006 at 15:41

Thanks for that

easyrider · 17 Jun 2006 at 15:54

sparkster · 17 Jun 2006 at 16:36

easyrider said:
You need a magic vga box.This converts the scart signal from DVD recorder etc..to to vga so you can use the Tft as a tv.

do a google....

Interesting, I too was wondering how to do this.

I note tho' that the max output res of the magic vga box is 1024x768 while the native res of the Samsung 181T (and my 19" TFT) is 1280x1024.

Is this a problem?

Gommsta · 17 Jun 2006 at 17:37

I noticed a few slightly dearer ones can go to 1280 x 1024 so i guess we should look at them.

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