Hey. I have been using my 42" LCD as a monitor and really enjoy using it like that. I have it hooked up via VGA and it's very sharp. However, the setup they have here at work is a 42" plasma with it hooked up to a desktop PC - and a wireless mouse/keyboard set.

First, I want to know if VGA and DVI are the same quality visually - and as far as connections, which would give me the best results: DVI to HDMI, VGA to VGA.

Second, I am wondering which would be better to have hooked up - a laptop or a desktop PC.

Lastly, I was seeking recommendations on a good wireless keyboard/mouse combo that I can hook up to my laptop/desktop. Thanks!

DVI and HDMI have the same video quality. The only difference between the two is that HDMI also carries audio, while DVI is video only.

DVI should have better quality than VGA on most TVs. The only situation when this might not be true is if the TV doesn't support DVI properly.

A good desktop PC should be better than a laptop with such a big screen, in order to support 1080p at good framerates (if you're thinking about playing games).

Thanks, NJ5. I was thinking about, but just browsing the Web and watching a few movies. I'd also have the PC on all the time, and don't want a huge bill. Maybe I'll just boot it up when I need to use it.

I have a DVI connection on my desktop, but not my laptop. I also have a DVI to HDMI cable too. I have 4 HDMI connections on the back of my Vizio.

DVI is better than VGA. Does your TV accept DVI? I think you can buy a video card that outputs to HDMI.


Microsoft makes some really good keyboards and mice at great prices

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/default.mspx

Hey guys I bought a new HDTV and I want to use it as a monitor but im having problems. My new computer is able to do it fine(I plug in the cable into the white pc input using a converter) but my older pc which has a blue pc input does not display the picture on my tv. Is the older graphics card not compatible with my tv or is it someting else? I appreciate any help.

Edit: never mind

I'm assuming by white and blue you are refering to DVI (white) and VGA (blue). You can go from DVI (on PC) to VGA (on TV) but you cannot go from VGA (on PC) to DVI (on TV).

my LCD have VGA for pc.

but u can use DVI -> HDMI converter they are free

Well my HDTV takes VGA as does my PC (No DVI)

If it isn't displaying anything using VGA->VGA try changing your desktop resolution to 1280x720.