[JLM]

Diving back into computer audio (had modded SB3 5 years back that had too many glitches so went back to spinning CDs).  Listen nearfield, room/setup ala Cardas and would like to use it from "the" listening chair that is located in the "sacred" position 10 feet from front wall.  Obviously I don't want an obstruction in my soundstage.  I currently have a computer that sits about 16 feet from front wall with 2.1 computer speakers, but I don't see how my current PC based 17" Viewsonic monitor would connect to a mini.

How big/brands/features should I shop for?  (I've heard you want a TV to be "native" 1080p, refresh rates don't matter, Sony is the best, need minimum 50 inch.)  My eyes are 20/25 and I can comfortably see my 19" work monitor from 4 feet away.  I don't want a big/expensive screen, yet would like to work (with a "real" keyboard) from the listening chair.

Help!

[JLM]

Well, I picked up a 40 inch HDTV, so we'll see (hopefully).

[JohnR]

So how did it work out?

[JLM]

Waiting on sale of the mini.

So John, I suppose in Oz do you measure screen sizes in metric (might sound more impressive).

[JohnR]

Well... good question, I think we're probably generally more at home with metric but marketing holds sway in screen sizes, I've never heard of a 27" imac referred to in cm, for instance. I wouldn't even know what that was without working it out. Although I do know it's quite a large screen for a desktop computer, and I'd probably prefer the next size down next time.

Anyway, I assume you realise that any DVI monitor can be connected to the mini with the HDMI-DVI adapter.