TV vs Computer monitor for image processing?

[TransformX]

Given that I have enough space for a 32" tv and that televisions cost significantly less than similar size monitors, which would be better?
The options I am looking at are a Panasonic 32" 1080p IPS vs Dell U2913WM but these are just specifics, general answers are just as good.

Thanks!

[Nicram]

I think the mine difference are the image settings. For sure TV do not got all that you can find with even old CRT monitors. It means that you can calibrate monitor but you can't do this with TV.

[TransformX]

Okay, finding a 32" Full HD IPS tv is getting a bit of a challenge, at least here.
I like the Panasonic because they give you ~5ms on their 'gaming' mode, and below 22ms in the other modes, making it pretty perfect, but I can get these starting at 42"...

I'm now considering the more expensive LG 29EA93 / 29EB93 monitors.

[TransformX]

Okay, this looks even nicer but it's even more expensive
Dell 27" UltraSharp U2713H IPS

[Umfriend]

What will you be using it for?

I have a Dell U2713HM (the cheaper version og the U2713U if I am not mistaken) and I am very pleased with it. All just work, no play though. I have a Samsung 42" TV for, well TV. I would not change one for the other either way. I don;t think I would ever voluntarily purchase anything 21:9.

[TransformX]

It's for my wife, she'll be most probably running Adobe Lightroomâ„¢ 5.

[Umfriend]

Oh, and I just read "image processing" as a use in the title :embarrassed:. I Owould assume the superior resolution of a 27" or larger monitor would win over any tv (at least until TVs do QHD). Can't imagine a 1920x1080 32" TV would be nicer to work on than a 2560x1440 27" monitor.

[J1NG]

If she's using Lightroom, I suppose the question is whether she's doing personal (amateur) or professional work.

If it's personal work only, then do not get the Dell 2713H (10bit colour version), it's a lot more expensive, as well as not being able to make use of all 10bit colour anyway unless the entire workflow is tailored to it (OS, App - which we know is 10bit colour, as well as Graphics card and connection). Normal connections would garner you the normal 8bit per channel colour from this 2713H display and still get the banding as it's not carrying all the colour info across to the monitor. The 2713H also had a minor spate of lower than expected production issues with regards to the screen, so there was a noticeable amount of monitors that had back light bleed issues. If you are getting it, try to see a display or testable model and grab that one after you've tested it for issue, as Dell's exchange for it appears not appear to honour anything but stuck pixels or actual faults.

I too would also recommend not using a typical television for a replacement monitor, not for work on image and/or colour intense (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc) stuff. Grab a monitor that has the higher resolution : 2560x1440 or more. And if all the workflow is 10bit colour, then go for a monitor that supports it as well.

J1NG

[TransformX]

Hey guys and thank you for all the quick input.
To answer some questions:
I bought Alexandra a Panasonic GX1, some relatively high end lenses and a photography course. She hopes to become a professional.

• Panasonic Lumix G 7-14mm f/4 ASPH
• Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 ASPH
• Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH OIS

Phase two will probably include the advanced (pro) course as well as an adequate workstation. Right now, I'm looking at this spec:

• Lian Li PC-V354 Black
• Seasonic S12II 520W
• Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5
• Intel Core i7-4770
• Scythe Kozuti
• G.Skill DDR3 16GB (2x8GB) 1866MHz 10-11-10-30 Ares
• Sapphire Radeon HD7850 1GB GDDR5 PCIe
• D-Link DWA-548 PCIeX1
• Sandisk 2.5" Extreme 9.5mm 120GB SATA3 SSD
• WD Green WD30EZRX 3.5" 3TB 64MB SATA3
• Dell 27" U2713HM IPS
• Microsoft Sidewinder X4
• Logitech G300 Gaming Optical Mouse
• Mionix Propus 380
• Windows 8 64Bit OEM
• Adobe Lightroom 5
• OKI C531DN Color

You can see some of what she's been up to lately here:

http://1x.com/member/alexcz

[Jammrock]

You should get one of these:

http://www.asus.com/us/Monitors_Projectors/PQ321Q/

[TransformX]

http://hothardware.com/News/Asus-315-PQ321Q-4K-Monitor-Now-Up-For-PreOrder-At-3499/

That's $3499 for preorder. That alone costs nearly as much as the whole setup above.
I love my wife, I really really do, but I don't 'sell my kidney for a computer monitor' love her, sorry.

[Umfriend]

Something from that parts-list tells me it is not for the wife only? ;-)

[TransformX]

No no no, it's for her and only her. I have my own rig which I'm pretty content with even though it gets pretty hot (literally) when I play.
AMD FX 8120, 24GB ram and a Radeon 6870 are pretty much over the top for my needs. Of course I want more, but I really really don't need.

As for the hidden question, lightroom is slooow, especially when handling RAW images and it's pretty much CPU bound. Now sure, it's just a second here and there, but considering that you need to wait that extra second for each action you take on each and every image, it gets seriously frustrating.

[TransformX]

Okay, just found out that Lightroom does not support 10bit display output, so it seems I will spend less on the monitor instead of being forced to upgrade to a FirePro graphic card. Yay for the budget!

[J1NG]

You might want to ditch the 7870 and get a low end basic discrete display card like a 7750 or lower, or put out a bit more for a professional card since you're getting the Dell U2713H. Otherwise you'll miss out on the deep colour capability the monitor offers. Especially since Lightroom doesn't really use the gpu.

J1NG