> Subject: Re: Dual screen
>
> On 02/20/18 09:25, Ed Greshko wrote:
> >  If I can only find the mini-HDMI cable that would connect
> > to my laptop.  I have never used a TV as a monitor so I don't know how well 
> > suited
> > they are for this purpose.
> 
> 
> I found my HDMI cable.  The TV is a 48 inch model.  It just so happens that 
> its
> preferred resolution is the same as my 11 inch laptop screen at 1920x1080.  
> The fonts
> on my laptop are very crisp and clear.  On the TV, not so much when viewed 
> close up. 
> Better when viewed from a distance but still not as good as a monitor.
> 
> However, I think I may have found your problem.
> 
> Looking at the specs for your TV/monitor we find that the screen size is 
> 23.5" with a
> pixel density of 66ppi at the native resolution. In searching for articles on 
> using
> TV as monitor they recommend a display with no less than 80dpi.  I could not 
> find the
> specs on my TV's display.  It is about 3 years old.
> 
> Now compare that with my Asus monitors.  They are 25" displays with a pixel 
> density
> of 117ppi at their native resolution of 2560x1440
> 
> (I think PPD, pixel per degree, may be a better measure but that seems harder 
> t come
> by or calculate)
> 
> Everything is sharp and clear on my Asus monitors.
> 
> I think you have HW which is never going to be satisfactory as a monitor.  
> Probably
> others with better understanding of display technology have their opinion.
> 
> -- 
Thank to every who tired to help my in installing this monitor.
I guess that I am going to try to return it to the seller.


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