TV Alternatives: Monitors & Projectors

The cluster discusses alternatives to traditional TVs for watching movies and TV shows, such as using large computer monitors, projectors, or connecting PCs/laptops directly to displays instead of buying dedicated TV devices.

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p1dda Dec 13, 2025 View on HN

Why not just buy a big monitor and use it to watch 'TV'?

smabie Dec 27, 2023 View on HN

Why not just use it on a TV instead?

prawn Feb 3, 2022 View on HN

Is it a realistic option for watching TV/movies without a TV in the room?

agilob Sep 28, 2022 View on HN

Why even buy a TV then, why not a PC screen or a projector?

jasonlbaptiste Feb 10, 2010 View on HN

why not hook the computer up to the tv though?

74d-fe6-2c6 Aug 24, 2021 View on HN

What's the point of a TV to begin with. All oyu need is a display and a laptop.

cookieswumchorr Aug 27, 2020 View on HN

maybe take a look at projectors. they have their downsides, mine is a bit noisy, but I got me a cheap one for less than $200, just to see if its a good idea. Covers half the living room wall with a screen. Is connected to a PC, I can use my bluetooth mouse and keyboard from the tv couch, which means i can surf, download stuff or watch streams without getting up. And, of course, no ads and no bullshit udates

pishpash Dec 6, 2020 View on HN

You just solved your own problem. Don't buy a TV, buy a monitor. (Some people also buy projectors.)

mtzaldo Nov 20, 2017 View on HN

What about a tv? This could work with a tv...

iamnothere Jun 17, 2019 View on HN

Buy a decent projector and mount it to the ceiling. Or if you don't need an "entertainment center", just get a large monitor and some speakers. There's really no need to have a specific "TV" device anymore. If you want "TV apps" then get a cheap Roku box, this way you can upgrade it when the tech changes.