Samsung 32" LED TV UN32D4003 vs. Panasonic Viera 32" LED TV TC-L32E3

[Stargazer]

Both are $399. I want to use this as a computer monitor. My computer has an HDMI input. I know that 1080p is supposed to be better than 720p but will I see a difference using it as a computer monitor? I am thinking that Panasonic has the better tv with more features but sometimes that does not make a tv better.

Walmart.com: Samsung 32" Class LED 720p 60Hz HDTV (1.9" ultra-slim), UN32D4003: TV & Video

Panasonic - 32" Class / LED / 1080p / 60Hz / HDTV - TC-L32E3

 

[diogen]

... will I see a difference using it as a computer monitor?

Yes, big time.

Movie playback might not be as easy to distinguish between those two...

With Panasonic, make sure it doesn't overscan, i.e. hides half the status bar.

Diogen.

 

[Ilya]

For a TV set, 32" is not that big of a screen and 720p might be sufficient, if you sit far enough.
But for a computer monitor, 32" is huge! Don't even think of going with anything less than 1080p!

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[gadgtfreek]

I have a Panny 32" I bought in 2009, and have calibrated a few times. It's only 720p and produces a very nice image, use it as a second football tv all the time.