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Advise on Large TV for multimedia presenations
Hello,
I am not sure which forum to post this question so I am trying here but would be happy to post elsewhere if more appropriate.
I have been asked to advise a friend’s company on purchasing a large TV (42-50″) for a conference room where presentations and web content will be looked at. I originally recommended this panasonic plasma but now they have to buy it today and are telling me its only for web content / computer presentations and I am not so sure what to advise since rec. 709 is not important.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/674836-REG/Samsung_LN40C530F1FXZA_LN40C530_40_1080p_LCD.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/679035-REG/Panasonic_TC_L42U22_TC_L42U22_42_Viera_1080p.html
I assume people with have there laptops with powerpoint / keynote presentations, web browsers, etc but I am also curious whether a little mac mini with wireless keyboard / mouse that always lives with the TV in the conference room might also be a good idea.
I was thinking that a less expensive brand might be a better idea since its not being used for broadcast work in any way. I need to get any cables and connections needed in the purchase as well so that everything gets ordered today and they are covered.
any advice would be great as I need to send links for b&h or best buy purchasing TODAY!
cheers
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Sounds like you need a consumer monitor… ala’ Best Buy, Frys, etc. The pricing for those is pretty similar.
Go with an LCD. Cheaper than LEDs, and not prone to issues Plasmas have (including weight and burn in).
Ensure it has HDMI in for consumer video gear, and VGA and DVI if possible. This will allow almost any computer to connect to it.
Consider investing in a mini display port adapter so any new-ish Mac users can connect to your monitor.
Hope this helps.
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awesome thank you!
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