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Monitors by definition have no tuner, so to use one as a TV you would need a tuner card in your computer. There were some tuner boxes for that purpose but they never caught on. Some tivo type boxes will use a monitor too. Yes it can as long as it has the correct input cables.
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Can televisions be used as computer monitors?
Yes if it has VGA or HDMI input.
Can Lcd tvs be used for computer moniters?
LCD TVs can definitely be used for computer monitors. This is a very popular option among the gaming community and it only takes a connection cable to set it up.
What is the function or the monitor?
Peripheral devices like monitors are intended to assist the user in interacting with the computer system. Displays (monitors, projectors, televisions, etc) are used to display a visual output of the information being manipulated and processed by the computer.
What is the difference between a television and a monitor?
Well, when you get to the very basics, there is no difference. In fact, some televisions can even be used as computer monitors now, but most monitors cannot be used as televisions.When not looking at the basics, a monitor typically has a higher resolution, or more pixels.
Do computer monitors display Tv well?
Newer monitors with HDMI can get a picture from another device, but can't pick up tv off the airwaves, you need an addon card to do that.
What do the USBs on Computer Monitors Do?
The USBs on the computer monitors can be used for the mini-hubs.
What CRO stand for?
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope - referring to the display component itself (cathode ray tube, as used to be used on televisions and computer monitors). Most oscilloscopes now use l.c.d. monitors; or can be synthesised on a PC with suitable software.
What is a TFT LCD monitor used for?
A TFT LCD monitor is used for televisions, mobile phones, and computer monitors. It can also be used for navigation systems and handheld video gaming systems.
Using Computer Monitors As HDTVs?
Today's best computer monitors offer plenty of versatility, because they could be used as alternatives to TVs. Computer monitors that have HDMI inputs could be connected to cable or satellite boxes, as well as DVRs. If it supports up to 1080p resolution, then a monitor can show the same image quality as HDTVs. When using a computer screen for watching television, it is important to have a wide viewing angle capability which allows people to see the videos clearly even when looking from the side.
What is the difference between computer monitor and television monitor?
Computer monitors have higher resolution (more lines or pixels) than television monitors (screens or tubes). Computer monitors also have the ability to "address" (pinpoint and turn on/off or color) every pixel (single dot of color on the screen). Television monitors do not have that precision.
Where are LCD Monitors used?
LCD monitors are used for computers as well as televisions and cells phone displays. They are used in homes, businesses, and by the military.
Is there a way to hook your computer to a Tv wirelessly to play videos?
In order to do something like this your TV and computer must have the jacks and cables and software to be able to do this. Most modern televisions have been created with the ability to be used as computer monitors. The trick is that it can be done but you have to have the right equipment to be able to do it.
