Preachdude Loc: Geneva, OH

Most of the time, I edit and post-process my images on my laptop. Most of the time, the printed output is acceptable. Has anyone at UHH tried putting their computer's video out into their flat-screen TV? Yes, I can play Internet movies through it, but I'm thinking of trying it as a monitor. I have a 41" Visio. I'm looking for ++experienced++ feedback regarding the pros and cons.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Yes you can, but you may get better resolution on your computer monitor vs on a flat panel display. If your TV is set to 1080p, that translates to 1920 x 1080 on a Windows PC. 1280x720 is 720p.
Right now, my dual display is set for 2560x1080, the maximum that my Nvidia graphics card can produce, which results in greater than 1080p resolution.

Odie-Jay Loc: Was Littleton, CO now Overland Park, KS

Using a 42" Vizio right now. As a monitor it works great 1920x1080. Downloaded photos on this sight are much better than on my dual monitor system. I have done very little pp on this unit but has proven satisfactory. Give it a try and see how it works for you as we each have different needs.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

I have used a flat screen HD TV as a stop gap when my monitor went out. You can get by but monitors are much better.

al davis Loc: chesterfield virginia

Monitors are much better. MY old monitor was digital only I don't even remember the resolution. I knew I had to upgrade my monitor when I put some pictures on my 32 samsung smart tv. I shoot a lot of waterfalls and it seemed like the water was always blown out no matter the settings. I was just not happy with the results. I decided to set my budget at $600.00 and see what I could get with that. I reasearched as I was saving. After all the research and I decided on the Dell P2715Q monitor. The resolution is 3840 X 2160 This is an amazing monitor and it fit in my budget. I also had to upgrade my graphics card for an additional $139.00 a worth while investment. my graphics card is the nvidia Ge force GTX 750 Handles this monitor well. It has improved my prints and colors 150%. I highly recommend this set up if it fits your budget. I do a lot of shows also and wanted my prints to be what I was seeing on my monitor. I have now achieved that with this set up. B&H had the best price on the monitor. The graphics card I got from the computer repair shop I do business with in all it was a $650 investment. Well worth it. I just checked the price on B&H back up to $578.00 Just before christmas it was at $499.00 They do have open box for $430.00.

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

I have used nothing but TVs as my monitors for six years now. I have four home computers, one for music, one for photography, and one for general work and play, and one for the husband. All of them are using a 21" Samsung TV as the monitor. I have been much happier with the TVs as monitors than I ever was with a computer monitor.

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Have been using my Samsung 23" TV as my monitor for almost a year now. It replaced my 15" Dell monitor that came with the old Dell desktop bought 12 years ago. I have been very satisfied with the results. When doing PP I have found that the end results (printed photo) almost always matches that shown on the screen. I strongly recommend that you calibrate the Visio TV settings based upon those recommend by Cnet or other organization that routinely test TVs. That can make a BIG difference in the IQ of the TV. Recently bought a 50" Visio and used settings recommended by Cnet. WOW, that made a big difference in IQ when compared to factory settings.

BebuLamar

My guess is that all of your TV's are 720p and you're happy with that, it's great.

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Yes the TV am using as a monitor is 720 but still very good images. Would guess that a 1080 display would be significantly better. Understand that neither might not be as good as a monitor, but sure love using the bigger screen.

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

They can be adjusted. I have them set at 1280x1040, and I'm happy with that.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

You'd better have a video card capable of driving a monitor that large.
--Bob

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Color bit depth and accuracy, color space and resolution on a TV are not appropriate for photo editing. It's OK to use one to display images already edited. Besides, you will get repetitive stress injuries from scanning such a large display. Totally bad idea.

winterrose Loc: Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

For Pete's sake! You've got a brain? Surely? Why don't you just try it out for yourself and if you like it, use it. Phew! Give me strength.......

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

Most TVs nowadays have a little switch that turns it into a computer monitor, making them quite appropriate for photo editing.