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#1 TheProdigy619

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I just ordered a t.v. mount for my Bravia XBR9 which i plan to use as a replacement for this monitor but I have heard some negative things about using a t.v. as a monitor..

can anyone let me know if the xbr9 would be an upgrade for gaming? thanks!

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I've been using my Bravia KDF-50E3000 LCD projection tv as my main PC monitor for about 3 1/2 years now as well as my HD monitor for console systems. While it is not 3D-capable or 120Hz, I find it perfectly capable for my needs.

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#3 TheProdigy619

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i figure the 1080p should make up for any cons

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#4 TheProdigy619

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anyone else?

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#5 NamelessPlayer

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Depends on how much input lag it has. Obviously, input lag is bad for gaming, and a lot of modern HDTVs tend to suffer from it, even in "game mode". Other than that, it seems like it would be an upgrade all around from that cheap little monitor. I just hope Sony had the sense to allow an actual 120 Hz refresh rate on the inputs, otherwise there's no point in advertising it as a 120 Hz display.

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Both have their pros and cons. The TV is 1920x1080, but it's 32" so it's going to have a lower pixel density. Would be fine for TV and movies, but for gaming in a desktop environment and general computing tasks, it's too big (for the resolution). On the other hand, the monitor you have is a bit small and has a lower resolution, but with it's higher pixel density, should have a sharper picture. 32" isn't too bad for 1080p, not as bad as people who want to use something like a 42" 1080p screen for their desktop, where the pixel density completely goes to sh*t. Overall, I'd say the Bravia will be a decent upgrade.

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[QUOTE="NamelessPlayer"]Depends on how much input lag it has. Obviously, input lag is bad for gaming, and a lot of modern HDTVs tend to suffer from it, even in "game mode". Other than that, it seems like it would be an upgrade all around from that cheap little monitor. I just hope Sony had the sense to allow an actual 120 Hz refresh rate on the inputs, otherwise there's no point in advertising it as a 120 Hz display.

Never seen a TV that actually takes 120hz inputs.

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i figure the 1080p should make up for any cons
TheProdigy619

when i bought my rig i ddnt even had money to buy a screeen/monitor. i used my 42 inch lcd tv as display, sure it had 1080p but when i changed to a led 22 inch monitor... wow , its like i cranked up the res without sacarficing any preformance ( sorry if i have bad grammar here)

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Don't neglect to look at the manual for the type of video modes it has built in. Often, image-correction features on these TVs end up HURTING your visual clarity in an attempt to smooth things out. At the very least, you should be able to turn off the correction feature and see improved quality. Also, lag is a significant concern depending on the TVs processing capabilities and your connection type. HDMI should be your go-to, even if you need to upgrade the video card on your gaming PC. Lag will vary from model to model, even though Bravia is pretty high-end.

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