Monitor to TV

[cheano]

Can computer monitor be used for TV?

 

[cheano]

so... anyone?

 

[cheano]

you guys don't know anything

 

[Yon]

You can watch TV through your computer... Don't know about using a monitor as a TV...

 

[GameGURU]

cheano...what's up with you? As far as i know you cant, even then it would be a dumb idea.

 

[Musjunk22]

you can, if your vid card has a S-video or RCA out plug. I did it before but the graphics, and color look kind of distorted.

 

[jolancer]

yes u can, very easily... there called TV tuner cards. for example- LINK

personally iv never bought one, so i dont know witch kind is best.

EDIT: ignore Musjunk22's post... hes talking about the other way around. Musjunk mentioned how to use the TV as a Monitor.

 

[Musjunk22]

oops i just re-read your post no i don't think it can, but i know that some lcd screens come with a tv tuner in them

 

[Lone Wolf]

Can computer monitor be used for TV?

If you want to watch TV shows on your PC, yes you can do it. As referenced by Jolancer, you can buy a PCI TV tuner card. Depending on the quality of the graphics and TV tuner card, it might be worthwhile if you don't have a regular TV to watch.

Also Cheano, I think I speak for our members here in saying that we would appreciate it if you refrain from posting like this in the future. You made 3 posts all within 30 min of each other saying that we don't know our stuff... Whatever man. If i wasn't in a good mood today i would have totally disregarded your ignorant style posting. That style is neither welcomed nor condoned and you certanly won't make any new friends that way.

 

[didi]

Can computer monitor be used for TV?

U mean watch tv series?
Just get a TV tuner card.