23" Full HD LCD Monitor with HDMI and Speaker
1920x1080 Resolution
5Ms Response Time
Stereo Speaker
VGA/DVI/HDMI Input
Spec
Do monitors make good TV's?
I am thinking of saving some $$$ and buying a monitor and adding PVR or something to it.
Definitely. They almost always have higher resolution compared to tv of the same (or even bigger) size.
You need to find a SD/HD box or PVR with DVI / VGA out (or use an adapter), then typically the ratio ie 16:9 or 4:3 will be out of whack with a monitor so people will look either slim or fat, also speakers on monitors usually aren't up to the task of being used as a TV.
All up - bad idea
This monitor is 16:9, and it has HDMI, so chances are the set top box or PVR he gets may have HDMI out. As for speakers, it's got a headphone jack, so all he needs to do is get a decent pair of comp speakers and plug em in.
The trend in recent years though is for monitors around this size to go 1920x1080, aka 1080p. This is FullHD TV resolution and there should be no reason why this would not make a good TV panel.
LOL $6 cheaper here http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/21290 but how much is shipping for this one?
Please update it with shipping.
$15.00 for Melbourne delivery
$11.00 for Sydney delivery
EDIT: Delivery charges fixed (got it mixed up with the other deal :p)
anyone know how much shipping is to QLD?
SOLD OUT
Nice price and with speaker too! :)