Is it possible to use a computer monitor as an HDTV display?

Is it possible to use a computer monitor as an HDTV display?

Stanley C asked:


For instance, if I had an Apple 23″ Cinema Display, could I plug the outputs from my cable box into the inputs on the Mac and watch HDTV on the monitor?

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3 Responses to “Is it possible to use a computer monitor as an HDTV display?”

1. ioerr Says:
   October 30th, 2008 at 7:17 am

   Either that or there might be a converter box to change the signal to something the display can use.

2. techman2000 Says:
   October 31st, 2008 at 11:55 pm

   No, unless the monitor had a built-in TV tuner. Most monitors do not, therefore you would need to buy a TV tuner card and run the video feed through your computer first.

   If you want an HDTV, then buy an HDTV. A 20″ LCD TV is very inexpensive, if you are looking for something small.

3. Rick Says:
   November 1st, 2008 at 8:30 pm

   if you purchace a HD tv card for the pc you can. if its a computer is a mac.. i dont think you can.

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