Plasma TV 1080p as Monitor?

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Plasma TV 1080p as Monitor?

I am looking for a Plasma TV as a 2nd monitor for my Macbook Pro i7 16GB with Thunderbolt

I was looking for a monitor maybe an older ACD 30" but I know of someone who uses and recommends a Panasonic Plasma 1080i or 1080p (?) TV as a monitor?

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

I have the Thunderbolt to HDMI cable, so basically just asking on the quality of close up work on say a 42" or 50" PLASMA 1080 TV (been told Panasonic are good?)

Thanks

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7), i7 8GB

Posted on Jan 19, 2014 10:48 AM

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rvaro2

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Jan 19, 2014 11:24 AM in response to pitchfork

Yes Panasonic plasma's are the best in the field... very soon it will be hard to purchase one since Panasonic released a statement that they will be dropping out of making plasma TV's.

In my opinion i think any TV will do the trick connected by HDMI or even Airplay using ATV.

The TV choice of either plasma, LCD, LED and so on really has to do with what room the TV will be in.

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pitchfork Author

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Jan 19, 2014 11:29 AM in response to rvaro2

Thanks but I tried a Sony LED Tv new, and it wasnt great as a monitor, so wondering if the PLASMA is the key here?

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rvaro2

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Jan 19, 2014 11:33 AM in response to pitchfork

As i said above... depends where the TV is.

The 'rule' if you will about plasma TV's is that they are meant for dark environments like a basement

Also what are the specs of the Sony TV you tried?

What are the specs of the plasma TV you are going to try?

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pitchfork Author

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Jan 19, 2014 11:35 AM in response to rvaro2

Actually thats good, as my studio room is quite dark now! (tinted windows)

I think 1080i or 1080p is best but it was the LED, LCD or plasma which is what i need to choose. Not sure on the level on which is best for close work/computer monitor etc

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rvaro2

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Jan 19, 2014 11:41 AM in response to pitchfork

I would say yes stick with a plasma screen... but in order to know which screen is best for your eyes up close i would say to do test in person.

Go to your local BestBuy and test them out with the distance you believe you will be sitting at.

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Jul 7, 2014 7:43 PM in response to pitchfork

The only TV that is high enough resolution to use as a computer monitor is a 4k TV. I bought this one for less than $400.

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