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I purchased a ViewSonic CDE3201LED a while back expecting to only ever use it as a monitor connected to my PC. But I've recenewly moved in with a roommate who pays for basic cable. My VS monitor would be way better in the living room than his dinky little TV, except for the fact that it doesn't...

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In an ideal world I probably would get both, but I lack both space and budget. I'm a minimalist, and whatever screen I get is going to serve both purposes. That's just how it's going to be in the space I have to work with. What I'll probably end up doing is going for a smaller screen (i.e...

Yes I suppose I should elaborate a little. The difficulty is that I want this monitor/tv to serve as both an up-close display (3-4 ft) AND as an across-the-room display (10-11 ft) for watching shows/movies/multiplayer gaming. If I just wanted an up-close display I would be fine with a 24-27"...

Hey all! Building my first rig (for relatively high-end gaming). Wondering if I should be opting for a TV or a computer monitor as my display. I'm looking to play at 1080p, maybe even a little higher. I've got a Radeon HD 7950. Obviously, TVs are better for screen real estate per dollar, but...