converter box + lcd monitor = tv in kitchen?
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Nope there is not.
I tried this myself.
Why ? because LCD monitors only have DVI or VGA, and Converter Boxes, only have Composite or S-Video out. So unless theres some cable adapter which I doubt you can not do this.
The only LCD monitors I have seen with Composite inputs are LCD TV 19 inches small and those already come with a TV tuner.
Your best bet is to find a Converter box with VGA out.
Which will suck because they output only 480i which will look terrible on an LCD display.
I decided to go with a 10 inch NetBook which was $200 bucks, and a USB 2.0 TV tuner, now at least I get HDTV anywhere I want inlcuding the Kitchen and its portable.
I tried this myself.
Why ? because LCD monitors only have DVI or VGA, and Converter Boxes, only have Composite or S-Video out. So unless theres some cable adapter which I doubt you can not do this.
The only LCD monitors I have seen with Composite inputs are LCD TV 19 inches small and those already come with a TV tuner.
Your best bet is to find a Converter box with VGA out.
Which will suck because they output only 480i which will look terrible on an LCD display.
I decided to go with a 10 inch NetBook which was $200 bucks, and a USB 2.0 TV tuner, now at least I get HDTV anywhere I want inlcuding the Kitchen and its portable.
yes you can do this.
avermedia makes PC monitor converter boxes, i have one of their older ones and use it with a 19" LCD
its tuner is analog only and its VGA in/output but they do have new ones with DVI in/out with ATSC tuners
http://www.avermedia-usa.com/AVerTV/...il.aspx?Id=470
this is model you want if your tuning in OTA ATSC TV channels and it will even be in HD
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it also has 1 component video input so if you decide to get a HD cable/sat box it will also work with it
i plan on replacing my old one with this model someday so i can get HD on my secondary TV in my bedroom but as its just a 19" 4:3 monitor i'm not in a huge rush
avermedia makes PC monitor converter boxes, i have one of their older ones and use it with a 19" LCD
its tuner is analog only and its VGA in/output but they do have new ones with DVI in/out with ATSC tuners
http://www.avermedia-usa.com/AVerTV/...il.aspx?Id=470
this is model you want if your tuning in OTA ATSC TV channels and it will even be in HD
it also has 1 component video input so if you decide to get a HD cable/sat box it will also work with it
i plan on replacing my old one with this model someday so i can get HD on my secondary TV in my bedroom but as its just a 19" 4:3 monitor i'm not in a huge rush
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