102 TECH ADVISOR • MAY 2020
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Is it worth it?
There’s no harm trying to connect your computer to a
TV you already own to see if it works for you. Go for it.
Our advice varies if you’re shopping though. If
you’re looking to get the best bang for your buck, an
HDTV isn’t necessarily going to save you money over
a monitor. In fact, if you’re purchasing a new display, I
recommend sticking with the tried-and-true computer
monitor. For one thing, smaller, cheaper HDTVs are
typically 720p resolution, not 1080p, while similarly
priced monitors will almost always be 1080p. So if
you’re looking for something under 27 inches, an HDTV
will probably be more expensive and lower-resolution.
These lower-priced 1080p monitors often support
AMD’s FreeSync adaptive sync technology as well,
An HDTV as a secondary monitor is perfect
for streaming Twitch, watching Netflix, or
keeping an eye on Twitter in real time
