Why can't we combine TV & Computer monitor?

@oarnamav (2708)
India
January 10, 2007 11:04pm CST
I always think of this. Why not use the big TV screen as a moniter for the computer? This can save some money if any modifications are made. I am not from electronics field, that's why may be I am asking like an idiot. I just want to know can this be combined. Who can satisfy me? What is main reason in this?
2 responses
maildeepak
@maildeepak (110)
• India
11 Jan 07
use an lcd tv...it supports both your pc and is a tv by itself..but it will cost u dearly
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oarnamav
@oarnamav (2708)
• India
11 Jan 07
Oh no my friend. If it costs more then what is the use? This set has already one draw back that, It limits my usage by blocking the CPU. I can compromise only when it's cheaper.
misskatonic
@misskatonic (3722)
• United States
11 Jan 07
I can hook my laptop up to the TV and use the TV screen as a monitor display. I've got a cable that plugs into the video/audio plugs on the computer and into the USB port of my laptop. I use it to watch burned DVDs, mostly. Not all computers can be hooked up that way, though. I don't really know the details, just that it's possible.
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oarnamav
@oarnamav (2708)
• India
11 Jan 07
That's wonderful! I think this kind of set up is yet not common in the market. Thanks for the response. I shall go with your tip off. I shall try my luck, with whatever words you sent me.