Conference room TV (1 Viewer)

[5Rings]

I'm looking to add a TV to my conference room at the office. This will mostly be used for powerpoint presentations but might get some light work for Streaming video. Probably 37-48 inches.

I want to directly hook up my computer to TV set via S-Video, VGA, DVI, HDMI, and control the presentation by computer.

Is there anything specific I need to look for in the TV, such as inputs or resolution, to make assure the presentations will show well.

I read this online Sometimes, you may be unsatisfied with its showing effects. Because the monitor technology of a computer differs from that of a TV which may produce thin lines and text shimmer. It may cause stuff loss of the original PowerPoint presentation. Thus you cannot view a full presentation with this method.

Thanks

 

[Eminence]

Anything should work. Go with the cheapest option.

Em

 

[ChiefD]

We use a Vizio here that's about 3 years old. We show web stuff, presentation, etc. Works fine.

 

[5Rings]

Thanks Em and ChiefD

 

[17seconds]

Make sure you go large enough. I don't think under 48" will cut it unless it is a small room. We have TVs in our conference rooms and the biggest issue is not being able to read text from 10ft+ distances. People are always trying to figure out how to zoom. Projectors work better

 

[VA703]

we use a projector, very easy to setup

 

[Spin]

Just went and checked, we have these tvs in each conference room: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sharp-aquos-60-class-60-1-32-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-hdtv/8157159.p?id=1218864521752&skuId=8157159

They work well for showing presentations. When showing anything on the internet or in an email, the standard is zoom to 150%, and if you don't some jack wagon will shout out immediately "150 please!" before you have a second to do it.

Powerpoint presentations and excel sheets show up great.

 

[worrierking]

That's part of my responsibility at my job. Actually I have a guy who is an expert. Go much bigger on the tv, they are cheap. make sure to get a tv with a VGA input and ideally get VGA cables that have a 3.5 audio cable with them for easy running and simple audio.

HDMI is better, but many people bringing laptops in won't have HDMI outputs.

On the tv, don't get any of the upgrade features like 3d or smart tv. The best for the price are the most basic tvs.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

We are moving to a new office soon and will need 2-3 Tvs.

1 for a decent sized conference room serving th same purpose that op wants. Another to show a slideshow of our properties and/or just have CNN on. . And possibly a 3rd to somehow show an interactive map of locations where we own things and/or the slideshow.

 

[5Rings]

Good advice, thanks.

Since I will use it for training, I'm going to choose a modular conference table that I can break into 6 foot / 2 person segments as necessary. The projector idea is great, so I will set that up as a secondary option.

Appreciate all the input!

 

[tonydead]

That's part of my responsibility at my job. Actually I have a guy who is an expert. Go much bigger on the tv, they are cheap. make sure to get a tv with a VGA input and ideally get VGA cables that have a 3.5 audio cable with them for easy running and simple audio.

HDMI is better, but many people bringing laptops in won't have HDMI outputs.

On the tv, don't get any of the upgrade features like 3d or smart tv. The best for the price are the most basic tvs.

This guy knows. Same cables work great on projectors too.

 

[5Rings]

That's part of my responsibility at my job. Actually I have a guy who is an expert. Go much bigger on the tv, they are cheap. make sure to get a tv with a VGA input and ideally get VGA cables that have a 3.5 audio cable with them for easy running and simple audio.

HDMI is better, but many people bringing laptops in won't have HDMI outputs.

On the tv, don't get any of the upgrade features like 3d or smart tv. The best for the price are the most basic tvs.

This guy knows. Same cables work great on projectors too.

My TV doesn't have a VGA input. Will USB work?

 

[El Floppo]

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