Monitor - Can use as TV

[fgoh13]

Hi all,

I want to buy a new monitor that can be used a TV (Digital).

What is the specs that i must take note?

Thank you.

 

[ckling]

Any monitor with hdmi port + a dvbt2 box can liao

Hi all,

I want to buy a new monitor that can be used a TV (Digital).

What is the specs that i must take note?

Thank you.

 

[jtjt00]

You need one having DVB-T2 tuner, or get a DVB-T2 setup box.

 

[-ikigai-]

Get a monitor that supports HDR, it will improve brightness, contrast and color range when you use it as a TV to watch HDR contents.

 

[commach]

A monitor can never replace a TV without the receiver, antenna and (some) audio speaker.

Buy a TV and use it as monitor, best of both world. TV 32inches and above comes with at least 2 HDMI input.

 

[jtjt00]

Minimum resolution is FHD. Some 32" HD Ready only.

 

[fgoh13]

A monitor can never replace a TV without the receiver, antenna and (some) audio speaker.

Buy a TV and use it as monitor, best of both world. TV 32inches and above comes with at least 2 HDMI input.

If i buy a TV as monitor, is there any limitation to what the monitor can do but not the TV?

Is there any specs i have to take note for the TV?

Thanks.

 

[jtjt00]

If i buy a TV as monitor, is there any limitation to what the monitor can do but not the TV?

Is there any specs i have to take note for the TV?

Thanks.

1. Ports (check both TV and your desktop/laptop)
2. resolution
3. Size

 

[commach]

If i buy a TV as monitor, is there any limitation to what the monitor can do but not the TV?

Is there any specs i have to take note for the TV?

Thanks.

If your main usage is TV and monitor is secondary, nothing beat this Philips 24PFT4233/98 4200 series Full HD Ultra Slim LED TV with DVB-T/T2 Digital Tuner. You need an antenna source for receiving TV signal.

https://www.lazada.sg/products/phil...hlistcategory.list.10.481b834eW6SvJh&search=1

https://www.lazada.sg/products/phil...405__260075418__202__1&scm=1007.16389.99110.0

 

[fgoh13]

If your main usage is TV and monitor is secondary, nothing beat this Philips 24PFT4233/98 4200 series Full HD Ultra Slim LED TV with DVB-T/T2 Digital Tuner. You need an antenna source for receiving TV signal.

https://www.lazada.sg/products/phil...hlistcategory.list.10.481b834eW6SvJh&search=1

https://www.lazada.sg/products/phil...405__260075418__202__1&scm=1007.16389.99110.0

WOW, this is cheap.....i will take note.

thank you everyone for your advice.

 

[marandaz]

WOW, this is cheap.....i will take note.

thank you everyone for your advice.

I got that TV. Don't buy it from Lazada unless got promo code or whatever. Bought it from Mustafa for $159 with 1 year local warranty just this year.

But mind you that the TV is okay to be a secondary monitor. The display quality is not that good as compared to a monitor. Felt that it is grainy despite comparing with other same resolution monitor.

 

[shiodong]

Refresh rates of monitors can be much higher than tv.
Freesync/gsync supported monitors.
These 2 factors affect quality of 3d gaming i believe.
Monitor without speakers need to connect settop box to some audio equipment for sound.
I've got a spare 40" fhd tv which i will replace with my monitor which is beginning to show its age. For now , I connected a settop box to tv to watch mediacorp shows, an ac ryan android box to watch youtube etc.

 

[commach]

I got that TV. Don't buy it from Lazada unless got promo code or whatever. Bought it from Mustafa for $159 with 1 year local warranty just this year.

But mind you that the TV is okay to be a secondary monitor. The display quality is not that good as compared to a monitor. Felt that it is grainy despite comparing with other same resolution monitor.

Same model or 24PHT4003 HD?

24inches at FHD, I couldn't imagine how grainy is the display for PC input 1920x1080 60Hz resolution using as monitor. TV programs could be grainy due to not all program are FHD resolution.

 

[lifeishard]

Get a monitor that supports HDR, it will improve brightness, contrast and color range when you use it as a TV to watch HDR contents.

singapore tv shows do not have hdr right? can we activate monitor hdr feature for such tv programs?

 

[marandaz]

Same model or 24PHT4003 HD?

24inches at FHD, I couldn't imagine how grainy is the display for PC input 1920x1080 60Hz resolution using as monitor. TV programs could be grainy due to not all program are FHD resolution.

The Philips 24PFT4233/98 4200 model. The 1080p model.

I am not talking about how the TV displays the tv programs but how TV displays output from your PC as compared to a monitor. And when compared I just feel that it appears grainy despite both the TV and my primary monitor is set at 1080p. Also, the colour reproduction is a bit different it feels a bit more purple-lish. Overall, it is still function well and suit my purpose.

Others things to note:
1. Just like all LED TV, the sound output is meh... By the way, the sound outputs from the back and is pointed upwards.

2. The height can't be adjusted.

3. Got USB port, hence you can plug in your thumbdrive and play movies directly. Tried and works on avi, mkv, mp4 file format so far.

 

[xonix]

My pov is a monitor > tv for dual usage in terms of PQ

 

[fgoh13]

The Philips 24PFT4233/98 4200 model. The 1080p model.

I am not talking about how the TV displays the tv programs but how TV displays output from your PC as compared to a monitor. And when compared I just feel that it appears grainy despite both the TV and my primary monitor is set at 1080p. Also, the colour reproduction is a bit different it feels a bit more purple-lish. Overall, it is still function well and suit my purpose.

Others things to note:
1. Just like all LED TV, the sound output is meh... By the way, the sound outputs from the back and is pointed upwards.

2. The height can't be adjusted.

3. Got USB port, hence you can plug in your thumbdrive and play movies directly. Tried and works on avi, mkv, mp4 file format so far.

I am buying a monitor as a secondary screen for my laptop for work. The purpose of using as a TV is lower but i would like that option as i can use it to play my Nintendo.

 

[8-lane]

TS u may wanna get something like this... https://www.qoo10.sg/item/2018-HD-DVB-T2-MEDIACORP-DIGITAL-TV-RECEIVER-VGA-HDMI-RCA-OUTPUT/491365079

 

[fgoh13]

TS u may wanna get something like this... https://www.qoo10.sg/item/2018-HD-DVB-T2-MEDIACORP-DIGITAL-TV-RECEIVER-VGA-HDMI-RCA-OUTPUT/491365079

With this, am i able to watch digital channel from mediacock in 2019 without the antenna and setup box?

 

[-ikigai-]

singapore tv shows do not have hdr right? can we activate monitor hdr feature for such tv programs?

Netflix has contents in HDR format, unfortunately Mediacorp doesn't broadcast in HDR currently.