Suitable Beovision for use as computer monitor?? (BV8-32?)

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jame521 (archived2)
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 09:37 GMT
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Hi,

Since it seems there are quite a few affordable Beovision LCD's out there on the internets, I just got the idea of buying a 32 inch LCD to use mainly, as a computer monitor. (Don't watch much TV, but can't hurt to have that option as well.. built in speaker probably nice too.)

I have my eye on a Beovision 8 - 32 on ebay for ca 350€... Not exactly the cheapest monitor, but much cheaper than something from apple in that size.

 

Has anyone tried this, and made up their mind to how suitable the resolution and the usability of the Beovision are for a use like this?

Ideally I want it to feel like a massive computer monitor (without the downsides, like überpixelised text), and be from B&O..

Would be thankful for honest advice and suggestions!

james

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jame521 (archived2)
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 10:06 GMT
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or did B&O produce a monitor between 27-40 inches that would be MOST suitable....??

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Millemis
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 10:27 GMT
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Honestly I wouldn't go for that - unless you are on a low budget.

It has a resolution of 1366 x 768, which was pretty fine for watching tv etc at that time, but not for a computer monitor nowadays.

You won't be disappointed from the sound, however.

To me there is only one option: the BeoPlay V1-32!

In the end it is up to where it will be placed!?

The V1 is perfect for wallmounting, which can't be said of the 8-32.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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jame521 (archived2)
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 10:32 GMT
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or how about a beovision 4 37 inch? (costs only 200€) having trouble finding resolution specs though.....

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Millemis
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 10:44 GMT
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A system 2-based monitor will be HD-Ready as well.

A BV4-37 would be a quite 'boxy' solution as a computer monitor - imo.

and you would need a seperate speaker, too.

it is oooold gear - let these things rest in peace ;-))

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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jame521 (archived2)
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 10:49 GMT
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Ha, medium budget..  the V1 looks nice, but costs way too much for me to use as a computer monitor.... my comp usage is ca 50% reading, 50% movies.... I know I don't need a 4k apple display, but want something that fits the bill, at least for a couple years....

thanks for the response though!

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Millemis
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 11:12 GMT
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There are lots of nice looking (good) monitors out there - not very expensive.

if you - in addition - want good sound, you could buy 2 BeoPlay S3's and hook these up to the computer using the USB connection.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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kallasr
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 11:50 GMT
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BV 4-37 was 852 x 480 (or something in that range), not recommended for PC use...

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jame521 (archived2)
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 12:51 GMT
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Ha, well, maybe I should have mentioned that ittl be connected to a beosound 3200, with 4 beolab 3's... Speakers are as such very much secondary, though the center channel would hopefully even further improve the sound.

I like my B&O stuff a whole lot, so wanted to stay within the brand, and when I saw the überaffordable BV8000 I thought it might do well in replacing my 18 " 30 euro 4:3 Acer monitor.  I'm not expecting it to look as good as a new 30" mac display, but as long as its reasonably good for browsing and word processing, i think the improvement for movies (run off the comp) could justify the switch.....  ;)  - but, as always, open to better B&O alternatives...

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ErikVonAgnar (archived2)
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Posted October 25, 2015 at 13:36 GMT
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The BV 8 is a lovely TV.

I myself use a Beoplay V1-32" as my computer screen. And it is great!

Post pic when you decide what screen to get. 🙂

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