Mac Mini Monitor or HDTV

[jack92029]

I just ordered a 2.3 Ghz i7 Mac Mini. I was looking at monitor alternatives and then wondered why not just buy a 24, 27, 32" HDTV. The HDTV's appear less expensive than the computer monitors, have high contrast, good brightness, and fast response.

The Mini's max resolution is 1920x1200 so a 1080P HDTV seemed like a reasonable alternative, especially with the Black Friday sales starting in just one month.

Your comments?

 

[fa8362]

Computer monitors often make good TVs, but the reverse isn't true. Some people get by with TVs though, but I'd never do it.

 

[sean barry]

Computer monitors often make good TVs, but the reverse isn't true. Some people get by with TVs though, but I'd never do it.

Why is that?