Dr. Evil Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) I know nothing about HD-TV, so i was wondering if anyone knows if you could use a standard HD-TV as a display for a mac pro. Apple cinema 30" looks nice, but you can get a 40" sony hd-tv a good deal cheaper. does dvi input come with hd-tv's? any disadvantages to apple display if this is possible? Edited December 18, 2006 by Dr. Evil Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Resolution, HD-TVs have 1920x1080 when they have 1080P or 1368x768 when 1080i max, and the 30' has 2560x1600 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-257690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Evil Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 thanks macgirl. the apple 30" is so tempting, i've been considering it for a while. anyone have one? i hear the colour is superb. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-257736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I've been using a TV for about 6 years and don't have many complaints Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-257810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav1085 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 30" or 40" isn't big enough, you need this Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-257898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Once you start going over 42, you start to lose picture quality. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-257902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimes80 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 thanks macgirl. the apple 30" is so tempting, i've been considering it for a while. anyone have one? i hear the colour is superb. I had two 23" Cinema Displays for a little while... almost opted for the 30" but ended up getting a 30" Dell (and I'm plenty content) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-257916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 hdtv as a monitor is one of the best things i ever done. i have one tho is litle 17"(enought for gaming) it looks great with the pc. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-258043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aejaxx Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I bought a 30" right after the price drop when the Mac Pro was announced, and I can't recommend it more highly. I use it for video editing, a HUGE workspace, and a screen for playing DVDs, TV, and XBOX360. If you can afford it, go for it... you won't be disappointed. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-259810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Can it be connected to a HD-TV Cable Box? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-259830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aejaxx Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Can it be connected to a HD-TV Cable Box? Not sure, since I use a TV-tuner card on my PC in order to watch TV and play XBOX. I would assume that it's possible to use it as a TV monitor since it works at 1280x800 resolution when I plug it into the wrong DVI port on my graphics card (it requires dual-link DVI to get to 2560x1600). I don't have a cable box to test with, but as long as your box has a DVI output, I would venture to guess that it should work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orea Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I have a 23" on Mr.Mac Pro, she works well with intense graphics, and dvd's. But after all i have 4 graphics cards running. I would recomend the 30" if you dont want to watch tv on it. (i mean tv tuner). But go for a panasonic hdtv because they have better coders! BaYlisS Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 For LCD, Sony is the best and for Plasma, Pioneer is best and for DLP always choose Samsung Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sHARD>> Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 For LCD, Sony is the best and for Plasma, Pioneer is best and for DLP always choose Samsung Psssh DLP and their rainbows (I get them bad). SXRD is where it's at, even with the green spots. Seen an SXRD in real life? Amazing. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 (edited) SXRD is the best in my opinion and I prefer LCD, my next one will be 50" SXRD At the time I got my Hitachi it was just beating out the latest Sony at the time, but the higher end Pioneers have come a long way in Plasma but have always been overpriced. Edited December 23, 2006 by joe75 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
user2 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 SXRD is the best in my opinion and I prefer LCD, my next one will be 50" SXRD At the time I got my Hitachi it was just beating out the latest Sony at the time, but the higher end Pioneers have come a long way in Plasma but have always been overpriced. What Hitachi do you have? I have the 50v500 and am having the pink spot issue as well as lamp problems. I too am about to upgrade to the sony. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 What Hitachi do you have? I have the 50v500 and am having the pink spot issue as well as lamp problems. I too am about to upgrade to the sony. Do you have DVI? I had the 50V500 and had to exchange it about 4 months after purchase because of the red/pink screen problem, it was exchanged for the same model. I had the new one for about the same amount of time and the same thing happened again, so I reamed CircuitCity and Hitachi and all they would do was send it out to get serviced by Hitachi. They had to order a whole new light engine and it had to come from Hitachi in Japan so I had to wait like three weeks to get it back. I was assured that the problem was fixed and it wouldn't be back, that is because they knew of the problem and this was after a new model was out with no problems. So I have this one for almost a year and I start to see burn in form just switching channels and it was very bad, it would happen from my computer, HD or even regular channels. I had purchased a two year extended warranty and it was close to the end so I called them up and bitched my way to a floor model 50VS810 and I'm more then satisfied with it, but I had to give up my precious DVI jack for a {censored} ass HDMI. I did gain a HD tuner though so I'm not complaining and I feel like the took care of me. This one is black and looks just like a Plasma and thats what makes it look cool and I've had it for about a year and have not had any problems. The SXRD kills all other LCDs and I cant wait to get one, it can be used just as a monitor and has completely functional EDIDs. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
user2 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Do you have DVI? I had the 50V500 and had to exchange it about 4 months after purchase because of the red/pink screen problem, it was exchanged for the same model. I had the new one for about the same amount of time and the same thing happened again, so I reamed CircuitCity and Hitachi and all they would do was send it out to get serviced by Hitachi. They had to order a whole new light engine and it had to come from Hitachi in Japan so I had to wait like three weeks to get it back. I was assured that the problem was fixed and it wouldn't be back, that is because they knew of the problem and this was after a new model was out with no problems.So I have this one for almost a year and I start to see burn in form just switching channels and it was very bad, it would happen from my computer, HD or even regular channels. I had purchased a two year extended warranty and it was close to the end so I called them up and bitched my way to a floor model 50VS810 and I'm more then satisfied with it, but I had to give up my precious DVI jack for a {censored} ass HDMI. I did gain a HD tuner though so I'm not complaining and I feel like the took care of me. This one is black and looks just like a Plasma and thats what makes it look cool and I've had it for about a year and have not had any problems. The SXRD kills all other LCDs and I cant wait to get one, it can be used just as a monitor and has completely functional EDIDs. Yes, I have DVI not that it matters with the awful pink blob. I am now out of warranty and no one will give me a quote for the repair without having a service call. I know the lamp engine needs to be replaced but they won't accept thatober the phone. It looks as if that repair is going cost between $1000-1500 and cosidering I am due for a bulb I have come to the conclusion that it needs to be replaced. I have been eyeing that sony for a few months and am really close to pulling the trigger. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-260317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numberzz Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 (edited) I recently bought a Samsung 32" display and I love it as a monitor. After I changed the font in Safari, all was clear. The only thing is, now, on my MBP, the resolution is 1280 X 720. So, there are big black bars on the top and bottom of my screen, but I don't look at the screen often anyway. Edited December 24, 2006 by ajb01 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/36220-hd-tv-as-monitor/#findComment-261152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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