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television
I have caved in, and opted to arrange for cable TV in the new apartment. Let's see how it affects our lifestyle. So, meanwhile I need a television. I need it by April 30 if the installation of service is going to happen as scheduled.
I don't think it would be worth it to attempt to lug the TV I bought in 1996 from the house to the new apartment. It would require a digital converter of some kind, I think, which I don't have time to figure out. It's deep and bulky and would be awkwardly perched on top of the piece of furniture I have in mind, compared to a flat-screen. The extra electricity it would use might actually outweigh the environmental impact of the manufacture of a newer item.
I think perhaps Rich has an under-utilized spare television at the house which I could take on unlimited loan; but, not sure of that.
At the office we bought a couple of fairly large computer monitors for a project that isn't going to start up for a bit. At least not both computers right away. So maybe I could borrow one, at least long enough to get through the RCN installation, while I decide what I want and/or look for deals. Are television sets and computer monitors interchangeable at this point, in terms of what type of input they require? If both a computer and the cable box connect to a screen using HDMI, what, really, is the difference between a TV and a monitor any more?
Maybe do I need to buy a television set eventually. At least at the point when I need to return the computer monitor to the lab. Any opinions on where to shop for such, or what features to look for?
I don't think it would be worth it to attempt to lug the TV I bought in 1996 from the house to the new apartment. It would require a digital converter of some kind, I think, which I don't have time to figure out. It's deep and bulky and would be awkwardly perched on top of the piece of furniture I have in mind, compared to a flat-screen. The extra electricity it would use might actually outweigh the environmental impact of the manufacture of a newer item.
I think perhaps Rich has an under-utilized spare television at the house which I could take on unlimited loan; but, not sure of that.
At the office we bought a couple of fairly large computer monitors for a project that isn't going to start up for a bit. At least not both computers right away. So maybe I could borrow one, at least long enough to get through the RCN installation, while I decide what I want and/or look for deals. Are television sets and computer monitors interchangeable at this point, in terms of what type of input they require? If both a computer and the cable box connect to a screen using HDMI, what, really, is the difference between a TV and a monitor any more?
Maybe do I need to buy a television set eventually. At least at the point when I need to return the computer monitor to the lab. Any opinions on where to shop for such, or what features to look for?