I have my laptop plugged into a 24" LED monitor via HDMI. The monitor has no speakers, but, plugs into my hi-fi amp via a headphone socket to L + R phono plugs.
I like the set up, however, I'm considering getting a bigger screen. I would not want to sacrifice resolution, which I believe to be 1980x1080.
I have Sky, but only to the main TV in the living room. I also have Sky go on Laptop.
Which 'screen should I go for in the 27''-32'' range. (32" would be pushing the dimensions of the space though)
I'm currently sitting 39'' (1m) from the screen and this is the usual distance I sit.
There's smart tv's that might interest me, but, what would be the benefit considering the screen is connected to a laptop?
Thanks in advance.
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That's what I have .. for 4K you need a really big monitor.
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don't forget it's down to how well your OS and applications support and handle HiDPI (Retina display in Apple speak)
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UHD does give useful extra detail for multi-window work or anything like CAD, photos and so on. I have a pair of 27" UHD Dells and that's a very useful setup.
Sub £200 though you may be best sticking to full HD. Anything higher resolution may be an IPS panel at that price, so crappy colour and brightness uniformity, and poor viewing angles.
A lot of cheaper TV's will only do 30hz.
If you spend a bit more (usually 50% to double) then you get a 60hz refresh and it looks much better.
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My Set Top has HDMI and other sep AV outputs
Thanks guys.
Samsung 27" S27E330H HDMI 1ms Full HD Monitor
looks like it would be ok and it's well within budget at about £150. The only thing is, I'm not sure if it has a headphone socket, as that's where I get the sound to plug into my integrated amp in the current setup.