One Screen So Many Choices

I'd like to keep them separate since I could not use the computer and watch the news on the TV at the same time like I'm doing at the moment if it was all in one

wow I think I am first here. wwol I like my separate elderly computer abd almost new monitor led too . I wish I did have a televsion though as th bundle in time warner cable would cost me less than what i pay for cable internet alone.well any way I love my things separate. i have not yet got a cell phone and I think my son has lost five now at last count. how the heck does he kept from remembering to pick the dratted things up befor he lives the store or cafe? heres to the latest in technology though I may yet get a cell phone.

A few years ago (well, about 8 or 9 years ago) I had a TV like that. I mean, it didn't do everything but it did the ordinary TV and recording stuff and I could also use it for email. I quite liked the fact that I could do that (We couldn't connect our computer to the internet at the time) but it wasn't the greatest thing in the world. But then, if we had these things that did everything, would that mean that there would be more fights over the TV or you'd have to buy two of these super TV dooberries so one could be used for computing if someone else wanted the telly on. In which case, wouldn't it make more sense to have seperate things anyway? And anyway, we can get most TV on the computer anyway so it's hardly a new thing is it?

I would prefer them separate! I work on my computer in one room of the house and when the workday is done I move into the living room where the TV is. That's my equivalent of going home from work. If everything was done on the TV it would really upset my routine and I would feel as if I was in my workspace all the time.

Friends of mine use their wall mounted flat screen TV for internet, and I just can't get used to it. There's privacy issues there as well of course, as everything on your screen is available for all to see. I'm not sure I'd want my family knowing everything I write about them in personal emails! However, as I don't have and don't want a telly I can't imagine this will be a big problem for me.

I'm also mixed on this idea as it's nice to have a system dedicated to one particular job so you know exactly what you are doing when you choose each system also. The all in one TV's will be more than likely out of my price range for a while. I also like having my pc in separate rooms to the TV if I was working on my all in one TV/computer then I'd more than likely get distracted and not do any of my assignments. I think I'll be sticking to keeping my pc and TV separate.

I think a separate computer, and especially a laptop is far more practical for a family. If you are living alone, then you can put your business up on the screen. Those who have family around need to share space and be mindful of how we are impacting others.

I'd prefer them separate too. I use them for different purposes and don't want to be checking mail as I am watching tv. Having them separate also means that two people can use them at the same time. Imagine me wanting to watch television when hubby wants to check the mail! We have enough trouble with who gets to hold the remote without having to fight over the television too!!

I have them in the same room and sometimes will watch TV while I'm surfing on the internet.

I like them separate. That way I can use my computer while I'm watching TV.

Hello pikey. Well i have them separate as well over here, and so does my girlfriend. And while this may not be very relevant now as i am not living by myself, when i do, i will want a computer and a separate, distinct room television set, where i can indeed use dvd;s for movies, or maybe 1-2 games on a game console, but the computer will be separate, that's for sure.

Hi P1key, I am of the old fashion girl, I am just trying to get my head round all these new fangle techs thingys and just about managed usesing my laptop, so I don't like the idea of all in on thing, I prefer the tv seperate from the computer as I love watching my tv while I am on my laptop, if I have all in one, I can only do one thing at a time, and that is stupid. Hugs. Tamara xxxx

Hi pIkefIsh, I would not prefer TV and computer in one devise. When I shall work in computer I shall not be able to watch TV. But it is fact when a new device is innovated our mindset and habit changes. We become accustomed to new things. May be once we will throw away our desk top computer. Is laptop will remain?

I like them separate. The worst idea I've seen lately is a television in the door of the refrigerator. I know it gets it off the counters and out of the way, but what if the television goes bad, do you call a television repairman or a refrigerator repairman? Or both? I prefer my televisions in the living room or in the bedroom. The only time I want anything even similar in my kitchen is when I use my laptop to prepare a recipe without printing it out and wasting more paper.

Keep them separate. The kids will be poaching the TV for computer stuff.

Hi ya p1key I much prefer to keep my telly seperate to my pc because like now I like to have the telly on whilst being online how can you do that if it was all combined? No thanks, like it just the way it is

I know people who have used their TV's as computer monitors for years. It is not my scene I don't think. I can see some advantage to it, but I think I like having my desktop all to myself and not having to fight with my children and wife for usage! I think I will resist as well. I resisted computers for many years, but am now addicted! At the moment, we have two desktops, a laptop and a TV so we can each be on a separate screen at the same time. Not good when it comes to being a close family, but sometimes life has to be this way!

Hi p1, It would be cool to have a TV and a computer in one package. In fact I see them in local computer stores nowadays. It saves space too, for their ergonomic designs. What kept me from getting it is the high price tag it carries. It would cost me a year's salary to get even one of it. It's still my old CRT monitor and separate CRT TV set for many years to come. If I get that big year-end bonus and the price goes down somewhat, definitely I would go for it.