Is a computer monitor fixable?

Computer Monitor / TV

• I'm looking to purchase a new LCD monitor primarily for use as a computer monitor. There must be built in speakers to conserve desk space. I also would like to be able to use it as a TV connected to my cable service. I presently have a 15" Samsung SyncMaster 150MP which has all the features described above. I would like to upgrade in size and quality of image. I would be considering somewhere between a 19" and 23" display. 90% of the usage would be as a computer monitor and 10% as a TV or picture in a picture. (Computer & TV) The "computer Monitors" I've looked at with the features I want don't seem to have the sharpness and color balance I would like. I found several LCD HDTV televisions that have a computer input jack. I'd like to know what the best "computer monitors" are with built in speakers and a TV tuner. I would also like to know if a LCD HDTV can be used 90% of the time as a computer monitor or are they designed to be a TV 90% of the time and 10% as a computer monitor. I like the picture quality of the Panasonic HDTV LCD and the Zenith 23" LCD HDTV model # L23W36. I know I would pay more than double for a LCD HDTV and that is fine as long as I can use it primarily as a computer monitor. Who has the best computer monitor in the 19" range and who has the best LCD HDTV that can be used as computer monitor?

• Answer:

  Hello Trayduh, I've decided to post now the list I created of several products you can choose from. Do tell me if you need more. When it comes to displays, what I know to be the best is usually Sony. Sony is the world leader in display unit quality, and was the originator of the world-leading Trinitron CRT technology, so I'm sure it maintains its quality in LCD technology. The catch, though, is Sony's expensiveness. Let me give you links to some Sony products, as well as some suggestions on other lower-priced brands that would also do as well. Your Samsung 150MP has a bigger version, the 192MP, listed below, though I am not sure of its availability. Samsung has very good quality. After looking at the specs of the HP Pavilion 8665c, it becomes clear what your system's video is not on a video card. Rather, it is built into the motherboard, so I realize you really have only the monitor's cable to use. The products in the list are a mix of monitors and LCD TV sets, but I'm sure these days, LCD TV will have support for pc monitor connections (I believe it's called the d-sub connector), but best call the dealer to make sure. Sony products: SonyStyle USA - KLV-21SR2 - $1,499 http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=qPSm9J-75Rmmzd-8awCs_9C0nINUxBPnwPo=?CategoryName=tv_lcd&ProductSKU=KLV21SR2&Dept=tv Dealtime.com - Sony KLV-23HR1 23 in. Flat Panel Television, w/ NTSC tuner http://att.dealtime.com/xPF-Sony_KLV_23HR1 - Price ranges from $1680-$2400. Others: PC Connection: Samsung Monitors - 19" 192MP LCD Monitor - Silver with TV Tuner $880 http://shop.pcconnection.com/web/Shopping/Product.htm?MSCSProfile=&NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fweb%2fshopping%2fproduct%2ehtm%3fproduct_id%3d4801147%26SourceID%3dk22350&SourceID=k22350&product_id=4801147&NRNODEGUID=%7bC03E868D-1CEF-4F98-8F00-45BF12FCEA4E%7d&NRQUERYTERMINATOR=1&cookie%5Ftest=1 - Since you mentioned you have a Samsung, I spotted this one. Philips Consumer Electronics - 20PF7835 23PF9945 plasma TV w/ speakers and NTSC tuner http://www.consumer.philips.com/global/b2c/ce/catalog/product.jhtml;jsessionid=0PHWIMCKIOYXNJ0RMRERX13HKFSEKHAW?divId=0&groupId=TV_GR&catId=FLAT_TV_CA&subCatId=20_32_FLAT_TV_SU&productId=20PF7835_17 - $1200 Philips Consumer Electronics - 23PF9945 plasma TV w/ speakers and NTSC tuner http://www.consumer.philips.com/global/b2c/ce/catalog/product.jhtml;jsessionid=3PZT40GYSR1NZJ0RMRERX13HKFSEKHAW?divId=0&groupId=TV_GR&catId=FLAT_TV_CA&subCatId=20_32_FLAT_TV_SU&productId=23PF9945_37 - Cheapest I saw is $1700. Dell - Software & Peripherals: GVISION F9AH-TG 19-inch LCD Multimedia Monitor/TV $854.95 http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A0187939&cs=19&c=us&l=en 19 Silver LCD TV Monitor+Spk+3Yr Wrt+TVTuner - Yahoo! Auctions: http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo.com/auction/83733239?aucview=froogle - $639 at the current bid. Dealtime.com - Panasonic TC-20LA1 20 in. Flat Panel Television: Overview http://att.dealtime.com/xPO-Panasonic_TC_20LA1 - Around $900+ to $1000+. ViewSonic Products: LCD Displays: N2000 - $1100 http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd_n2000.htm Viewsonic VX2000 iewPanel TFT LCD Color Display 20" HDTV-ready LCD http://store.yahoo.com/uricom-com/viewvxiewtft.html - $1200 Walmart.com - Panasonic TC20LA1 20" LCD TV with Tuner, LCD TV $1300 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2432058&sourceid=0100000030660804302498 AQUOS 4:3 lcd television | LC-20S2U-S 20" http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,1198,00.html - $1200 AQUOS 4:3 lcd television | LC-20E1U 20" http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,924,00.html - $1100 Batesias 20.1" HDTV Ready LCD Monitor w/ TV, Super High Contrast Ratio & 3D Edge Filtering, Retail http://store.yahoo.com/str8buy/ba20hdrelcdm.html - $800 - An alternative, but may not be as good as the above displays. General links: LCD Flat Panel Televisions - Prices and Reviews at DealTime http://att.dealtime.com/xPP-Flat_Panel_Televisions--flat_panel_type_lcd - Where I got a few of the results above. Search terms on Froogle.com: lcd tv 19 lcd tv 21 lcd monitor tv 20 lcd monitor tv hdtv monitor hdtv 23 lcd pc monitor review Search terms on Google.com: lcd tv tuner review I also took model nos. and searched them on google to get the prices, and looked at manufacturer sites for information. I hope this has been a most helpful answer. If you need anything else, or have a problem with the answer, do please post a Request for Clarification before rating and I shall respond as soon as I can. Thank you.