Need Help Selecting a TV as a Monitor

Hi,

I read that many people nowadays are using TV as a Monitor.

In my stock market chart applications, I need to have 10 to 12 charts open at any given moment. Most Stock Traders achieve this using 6 to 12 monitors. ( I have seen photos of 8 to 12 Monitors used by some traders ). For me this is not possible because I can’t find a video card that will do this where I live. And I can’t afford 10 Monitors.

So the other solution is to use Very Large 46 inch Flat TV.

If anybody is using TV as a monitor, I need all the help I can get. What should I be looking for in a TV. We have Samsung & LG & Philips Brands available. Sony might be but too expensive for me.

Few Samsung models I looked at had following.

1. Full HD
2. Clear Motion Rate was either 100 OR 400. I don’t know what that means.
3. Dynamic Contrast 4 Million to1 and 5 Million to 1.
4. Some Internet Ready & others not.
5. LCD or LED

What does Clear Motion Rate Mean ? How important is contrast Ratio ? Is LED better than LCD ? LG or Samsung or Philips ?

What else should I be looking for ?

Any explanation & suggestions would really help.

Thank You.

 

I can't help you with the specs. I have an older Sony that i've used as a monitor, it was just ok but like i said, it's older and not LCD.

One thing one thing to look for is what kind of connections it has. My sony has a DVI port. That's what made me try it as a monitor. DVI, HDMI, some sort of HD video port will make connecting easier.

 

On a larger set I would go for a 1080 Plasma.

The main benefit of a Plasma over LED or LCD is a wider viewing angle. If not staring directly at the screen, it will be easier to read.

Skip Phillips. Consumer Reports states new models aren't actually made by Phillips; the name has been licensed to an off-brand mfr. and the quality has gone downhill.

I have a Panasonic Viera 54" which is FANTASTIC! Samsung would be my second choice followed closely by LG. Just be sure to get one that's 1080 resolution (720 may not cut it for that much text).

Here are a few models to consider:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295673683&sr=1-24

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295673744&sr=1-37

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PN50C...&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295673929&sr=1-29

Amazon has free shipping and no sales tax.

Also, check the specs on your video card. If it cannot handle 1920x1080, spring for an upgrade such as:

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-nVidia-G...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295674121&sr=1-3

This card has direct HDMI out - no adapters needed.

Hope this helps.