Can I use this TV as a monitor? Do I need any additional gear?
1343193
Yes you can and I do. You do need an HDMI cable or a DVI to HDMI. It works fine once you fit to screen, lower the sharpness, and put it into game mode. I'd say the only thing that makes this not a worthy monitor is the dot depth. That is basically how far away the pixels are from one another. If you are to close you can actually see the pixel borders, but if you a about a foot and a half away Id say you cant see them any more.
1343194
Yes you can use this as a monitor. Just plug your source HDMI cable from the instruement you wish to provide the audio/video programming from into one of the multiple HDMI input plugs, then be sure to select the proper 'source' from the remote.
1343195
I don't have it hooked as monitor but I bet it could be. you can use it like a computer and surf net without computer ..with just your DSL. Go to Samsumg site they have all kinds of help with questions and live chat.
1343196
Check the how to guides on the Samsung support page. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/UN32ES6500FXZA. There is one for connecting a PC to the TV. As Scott Hester points out in his response, you'll have to tweak the TV settings to get the best picture. And, you'll probably need to adjust the video card settings on your PC.
1343197
Yes! It makes a great monitor, I have my computer hooked up via HDMI cable. Thats all you'll need.
1343198
You will need a hdmi cable matching connections on the computer and TV. Computer must be capable of useing two monitors if using a normal monitor and the TV. A separate sound cable will be needed if you want sound to the TV. That's it.
2251981
Sure will, its not a monitor, its a cable ready TV that can also be used as a monitor!
821253
VGA and Power Cord only. This is a nice little monitor but it's only the size of most laptops. I use it with a Netbook and it's wonderful. Otherwise, depending on where and how you want to use it... might want to consider a small LCD monitor that can also double as a TV etc.. good luck.
999209
I have done that, but my monitor is an old Sanyo flat screen television, that my wife bought for $5, at a rummage sale. But, most of the recent monitors can be used as a television, or visa versa, if they are both digital. If Your monitor is digital, I believe it will hook up. The main thing is 'digital' to digital, and the equal connections. I am not a pro at this stuff, but will share my experience's if I can. Mason!!
1514843
Yes, all you need is a HDMI or VGA cable if your TV has a VGA port and your computer should recognize the screen, I would use HDMI cable though.
7858
Yes you can. There's an HDMI port on the back of the monitor. Therefore, I recommend using an HDMI cable.
1308238
yes you can use monitor. You should have vga connector on the back of your dvr.
814941
I am not sure. I would say sell the monitor and get another tv with dvi or vga hookup available
1536894
Yes. The recent U.S. television standards require it (this is not really a standalone "monitor" but is a television w/tuner that can be used as a monitor).
1366700
Yes you can. I can't remember if it comes with an HDMI cable, so you may need to purchase separately.
377182
Yes you can, but as it does not have speakers, you'll have to use the TV speakers. The best alternative is to include a receiver and also speakers.
2084246
There's enough ports for it. But it all depends on the resolution you're running. I tried running a 1920x1080 and a regular hd tv with it and it blew it's mind
392696
At the minimum I would suggest a sound bar--strongly suggest connecting tv to a smart receiver with surround sound. Don't get cheap now you already spent the money for a quality picture ---get the sound to match!
74739
Since there is only a single VGA input then no this monitor cannot "double" as a TV and computer use. It may be possible to convert the TV output to VGA (not sure how) but then you have to be disconnecting and reconnecting cables when going from TV to computer. Most people would not consider this as double duty. Due to the problems with vertical viewing angle though, I would not recommend this monitor for TV viewing as the picture degrades pretty severely off-axis.
1870183
I have not hooked it up as a monitor but I will tell you this. The remote I had stopped working in a month, programing the t.v. is a bit confusing and worst of all - the sound is terrible. However if the remote works and you have a nice sound system it is nice to watch.
286406
You will need a VGA cable and a mount if you are using one. That is about it.
151501
The answer is "No" to both of your questions. This is a monitor, not a television. A television has a built-in tuner so it can take signals (from an antenna or cable) and display it on the screen. A monitor only displays what is fed to it from a source (could be a computer, DVD player, Blu-Ray player, etc.) If your computer can receive a signal from an antenna, then this monitor would be able to display it. But in general, think of a monitor as a dumb device -- it just displays what is fed to it...