can I use this tv as a monitor also??
498174
Yes, it has a built in VGA connector plus a HDMI port for an easy connection to a PC or Mac.
1907909
yes..but you would need a A/v receiver to do so. you can not directly connect it to the television
1625277
No - you cannot - also you are crazy to consider buying this monitor unless you have NO plans of using the DVI input.....as I said in my review - these monitors stop working after 6 months (the DVI and HDMI inputs). I am on my third one (the first two replaced under warranty) and the same problem is happening on this one....
62330
If you have a Display Port to DVI adapter then yes, you can. Otherwise you'll need to order one.
1866258
The TV can be used as a primary monitor. You will need to change the input source on the TV and have your computer connected via the appropriate video input (there are several options). There is also audio input capability if your PowerPoint includes audio too. I have hooked up my notebook and run slideshows using this model TV. Results were acceptable.
483370
You would need some sort of cable box. This monitor is only a screen sourced by RCA cables - think of it kind of like a computer screen.
674257
I'm not sure about that. I only connect my laptop to the TV to play Netflix and things like that. Really I use the TV as a monitor I guess you could say. Sorry I couldn't answer your question.
151362
Sorry, I cannot be more helpful. This television was a gift to my parents. My experience with my own set is that you can so long as you have the correct cables and compatible equipment.
1429660
Not beyond setting it up. You have to configure the thing. Once that's done,no you do not. Oncecconnected to the TV and turned on it will show up as an external monitor. TV must be setto pproper HDMI input and visit launched on the computer.
1586362
Yes you can, but you need an adaptor, i believe this monitor only uses MiniDisplay port. Common PC monitor uses HDMI, VGA, and DVI connections. Unless you have some of the newer Video Cards that have MiniDisplay port out then, you'll have to buy a seperate adaptor to work.
2086931
Don't use it as a monitor, use it as a TV. Very clear, but a little dark and I can't figure out how to lighten it up enough. Also, for my uses, it is too small -- my fault.
1935451
It has an HDMI port. So, depending on the monitor, I can often just use that. If the monitor only has VGA then I have a little HDMI to VGA adapter that I use. Bought it online. Was pretty cheap - just watch out which ones you buy. Some of the super cheap ones are not supported.
1402589
I tried using a hd tv as a monitor once. Your choices of resolution are greatly narrowed. I personally don't recommend using a tv as a monitor system. But, yes the adapter should work just fine for the graphics but bear in mind dvi doesn't support sound. Since the computer has an hdmi port that cable would be better since hdmi supports digital sound.
128922
You will also need an HDMI cable from the display port to your TV (or monitor). Hope this helps!
1296445
I did not, but I think you probably can. Check the "specifications" before you buy. It's a great TV and was a great price at Amazon.
2261326
We are using it as a computer monitor. Not sure if it could be used as a TV or not.
1484261
You could use it for a pc monitor but it may be a little bit large for that. Toshiba has a good web site that shows the back clearly and it has a pc input port. us.toshiba.com/tv/led/32l2200u/