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Flatscreen TV vs LCD monitor?

I have a great offer for a 40 LCD (NEC) PC monitor that I want to use for TV, games and DVD player. I have heard that PC monitor's actually have higher capabilities than an HDTV, is this true? (For high def I would need a tuner anyway, so I'm not worried that a PC monitor doesn't have a built in tuner). Your input is appreciated!

Answer:

The only LCD monitors with higher capabilities than HDTVs are the 30-inch WQXGA monitors, which have 2560x1600 resolution. HDTVs top out at 1920x1080 (aka 1080p High Definition), which is what most computer monitors top out at as well. So either one is fine, really, unless you want very high resolution, in which case you need a WQXGA monitor.

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