For those using 42"-47" tv for monitor

[deaconjb]

I'll be using a 23" touch screen running Helios w/ a 47" LCD tv for my main monitor. As I have my cockpit designed right now, I will be approximately 4' from the tv but I might have to tighten that space down to 3' due to space limitations. Is this too close? :helpsmilie: I've never had a monitor over 21" before.

 

Thx

[Dachs]

I think it's very individual what distance will work the best.

I had a 46" TV before, but I couldn't get the screen and virtual horizon far enough down with my setup, and therefore had to look up a bit all the time. That literally became a pain in the neck, and so I switched it out for three 40" instead, wich for me hits the sweet spot.

Viewing distance for both the 46" and 40" is around 90 cm/3'

As for picture quality both sizes worked fine for me, although running without good AA and AF were close to a nogo on the 46" Both running 1920x1080.

[deaconjb]

Thx for the reply Dachs. So if there are issues with the 46-47" , would you recommend going with a 40-42" as a single monitor? I don't want to have problems but I've heard other have used the 47" and love them. I could do a multiple monitor setup but since I'm going to have two cockpits side by side (http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1588847&postcount=25) Ill only have room for one for each.

[Krebs20]

I used to have a 40 inch 4 feet away. I never had any strain. The key is to get the top half of the screen level with your eyes. If your looking up it will hurt your neck. Looking slighly down will not.

[Dachs]

The key is to get the top half of the screen level with your eyes. If your looking up it will hurt your neck. Looking slighly down will not.

 

Exactly this, even though I find it ok to have the center of the screen right on eye level or maybe a tad below. Due to my pit I couldn't do that with the 46"

 

Perhaps you could try and cut out a piece of cardboard, the size of your new screen, and see how it matches up with your eye level when you are seated?

Other than the neck issue the 46" was pretty good! It made the virtual cockpits seem almost 1:1 in size when sitting 3' away :thumbup:

It dosen't beat a triplescreen setup, but compared to a 23" monitor it's absolutely fantastic.

[deaconjb]

Thx for the comments and suggestions...that helps. I looked at the specs on a random 47" just to get sizes. Looks like its approximately 27" tall and my "eye level" will be around the 13" mark. So from what I'm seeing here, I should be ok.

 

Is there a particular refresh rate I should be looking for. I have several large screen tv's. my largest is a 64" plasma with a 600hz refresh rate. It's great for viewing fast action like sports, etc. I'm thinking 240hz will be fine for the computer???:book:

[Krebs20]

Unless plasmas have changed, I recommend a LCD or a LED tv. The plasmas put off a lot of heat and can have some burn in problems. I have a 60 hz tv and it works fine. Be sure to enable vertical sync with a large screen. You see screen tearing without it.

[deaconjb]

Unless plasmas have changed, I recommend a LCD or a LED tv. The plasmas put off a lot of heat and can have some burn in problems. I have a 60 hz tv and it works fine. Be sure to enable vertical sync with a large screen. You see screen tearing without it.

 

Plasmas do put off a lot of heat partly because of the glass screens. The glass also causes a glare unless there is limited or no light source in front.

 

Thx for the info. I won't be that concerned about the refresh rates then.

[Cali]

Unless plasmas have changed, I recommend a LCD or a LED tv. The plasmas put off a lot of heat and can have some burn in problems. I have a 60 hz tv and it works fine. Be sure to enable vertical sync with a large screen. You see screen tearing without it.

 

Plasmas have changed, burn in shouldn't be a problem. I think many of not all of them move a small amount every so often, small enough that you don't notice it. I would recommend LED, T.V's are getting cheaper and plasmas are getting dirt cheap!