Cheap HDTV

[Mars]

So I'm planning on purchasing a current-gen console, however my 14" tube TV doesn't quite suffice.
I'm looking for around 19" screen size or larger with at least 720p. My budget is just $200. Yes, I know
my requirements are a bit demanding, but I'm low on money.

 

[Sephi]

19" HDTV, shitty audio, $248 walmart.com
19" 720p, $280 Bestbuy.com
19" 720p $299 Target.com
There's a lot of options at circuitcity.com

This is the best I can find.

 

[Mangofett]

You can always try to use your widescreen monitor(if you have one), but you'd need to attach external speakers. The same works for both PS3 and 360. (I think, I know it definitely works on 360)

VGA cable: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10940

then if you have speakers that only take 3.5mm,

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2636

Inexpensive, high definition. Even if you don't have a monitor, its cheaper than a new TV... Also with the fall xbox update, you'll be able to use your monitors native resolution, instead of just 720p.

 

[Mars]

Thanks for the suggestions Sephiroth, but those are a bit too expensive for my liking.

You can always try to use your widescreen monitor(if you have one), but you'd need to attach external speakers. The same works for both PS3 and 360. (I think, I know it definitely works on 360)

VGA cable: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10940

then if you have speakers that only take 3.5mm,

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2636

Inexpensive, high definition. Even if you don't have a monitor, its cheaper than a new TV... Also with the fall xbox update, you'll be able to use your monitors native resolution, instead of just 720p.

I don't own a monitor, but I would buy one for the cheaper price, as I will only be using the TV for gaming. How does the picture quality compare to a TV
when gaming though?

 

[jeklnoo]

computer monitor quality should basically be the same or better than TV, mainly because computer monitors generally have more pixels for a TV of the same size.

Here's a 21.6" 1680x1050 monitor (about halfway between 720p and 1080p), with HDMI in (PS3 and 360 both support HDMI, right?) , for $200:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/se...mp;sku=H94-2102

For Wii you'd have to get a component -> VGA converter. Make sure you get one that supports progressive (480p), and not just interlaced (480i). wii looks much nicer at 480p

 

[Mars]

Thanks for the suggestion. I think I will be purchasing a PS3. It seems as though monitors have to be HDCP-compatible to work with it. Is the monitor you suggested HDCP-capable?