Hi,
Space constraints are such that I'm looking to get a small flat screen TV to place on a coffee table (only) when I want to watch a movie. Viewing distance would range from 3.5-5 ft. As many as two people will watch at a time. The coffee table is low to the ground (13" high), so I was thinking about mounting the TV on an elevated free-standing desk monitor mount (e.g., http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Stand...AND-V002H/dp/B00MTWCO1U/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_1) to bring the middle of the screen near eye level (around 36"). I have a few questions.
1) What size screen makes sense? 32" seems big. I was thinking perhaps 27-29". Any thoughts?
2) It seems hard to find full 1080p TVs at this size. Is there a noticeable loss in performance at 720p with this screen size and viewing distances. Some online charts seem to indicate that yes, there would be a noticeable loss.
3) Any specific recommendations? I watch drama/comedy/documentary type movies--no sports, no gaming, no web/smart tv required. Trying to keep it relatively cheap--around $200.
4) Also, at this size point, does it make more sense to look into a computer monitor display or to stick with a TV, per se? (I have a separate system for audio.)
Thanks!
rhz
Space constraints are such that I'm looking to get a small flat screen TV to place on a coffee table (only) when I want to watch a movie. Viewing distance would range from 3.5-5 ft. As many as two people will watch at a time. The coffee table is low to the ground (13" high), so I was thinking about mounting the TV on an elevated free-standing desk monitor mount (e.g., http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Stand...AND-V002H/dp/B00MTWCO1U/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_1) to bring the middle of the screen near eye level (around 36"). I have a few questions.
1) What size screen makes sense? 32" seems big. I was thinking perhaps 27-29". Any thoughts?
2) It seems hard to find full 1080p TVs at this size. Is there a noticeable loss in performance at 720p with this screen size and viewing distances. Some online charts seem to indicate that yes, there would be a noticeable loss.
3) Any specific recommendations? I watch drama/comedy/documentary type movies--no sports, no gaming, no web/smart tv required. Trying to keep it relatively cheap--around $200.
4) Also, at this size point, does it make more sense to look into a computer monitor display or to stick with a TV, per se? (I have a separate system for audio.)
Thanks!
rhz