With the falling prices of LCD HDTV, many people are considering using a LCD HDTV as a personal computer monitor. This allows you to merge online music, video, web surfing, and all your HDTV programming from cable into your living room with a large screen. There are advantages and disadvantages to using HDTV as a computer.

The resolution of the HDTV is important when displaying computer related applications such as word processing or surfing the internet. The resolution you will find in a computer monitor typically will be superior to that of an HDTV unless you spend the money to get a high resolution HDTV.

Another factor you need to consider is how close you will be to your LCD HDTV. The closer you are, the more you will notice the subtle flaws when used as a computer lcd monitor. For example the text in a word processing document or in surfing the web could look choppy or pixilated when close.

And the main function of your PC is also needed to be considered. If you will not be watching videos often and will be using it for business purposes such as word processing, designing presentations, or web browsing, the text and fonts can be less than appealing and it can cause strain on your eyes when used extensively. A PC lcd monitor would probably be a better choice if you are mainly using business applications.

It definitely can be a logical choice to use an LCD HDTV as a computer monitor. With the advancement of technology you will be able to get high definition video, surround sound setup, web surfing, online streaming, email and more all from one central location. The computer and TV could then become the center of the household, bringing families together.

If your main use of a computer is intensive online gaming or for business purposes, then stay with a computer monitor. But if you mainly watch video from your PC, then using large LCD monitor as a computer monitor is an excellent choice. Simply consider the resolution, distance, response time, and refresh rate and you will make a good purchase.