24-27" monitors with built-in TV?

Hey everyone

I'm looking to pick up a 24-27" monitor that doubles as a TV—something with a built-in digital tuner. I want to be able to watch local broadcast channels or maybe some streaming service without having to buy a separate set-top box.

My eyesight isn't great, so eye health is a huge priority. I need a display with all the features meant to reduce strain, ideally within a budget of about $833. Higher resolution is a must, preferably anything better than 1920x1080.

To be honest, I haven't spent much time researching this stuff. Aside from resolution and refresh rates (Hz), I don't know much. I also hear IPS might be better than standard LCD or AMOLED monitors.

If I have to drop down from 27" to "only" 24" just to get better picture quality, I'm willing to do it.

My go-to site for tech info is Best Buy

So, what do you guys think about these specific models?

http://www.bestbuy.com/monitor-2...kl=100.333.112

http://www.bestbuy.com/monitor-2...kl=100.333.033

http://www.bestbuy.com/monitor-2...kl=100.333.124

http://www.bestbuy.com/monitor-2...kl=100.333.132

http://www.bestbuy.com/monitor-2...kl=100.333.115

http://www.bestbuy.com/monitor-2...kl=100.333.111

http://www.bestbuy.com/monitor-2...kl=100.333.105

Or do you suggest something else entirely? I'm open to suggestions if you can explain why they're better.

I mostly use my PC for browsing, The White House, and the occasional movie or YouTube clip. It bugs me that I don't have a TV in my room, and I figure it's probably just one extra chip in the hardware that makes it possible. Since I'm buying anyway, I might as well solve both problems at once. Beyond high resolution, brightness, contrast, and refresh rate, I don't really need anything fancy since most of what I do involves static images.

I don't really see the point; I'd just buy a monitor that actually has a built-in digital tuner already. All the ones you listed are just standard monitors.
Take a look here and maybe pick one of these Monitor TVs instead.

Joshua Garcia3 said:I don't really care, I'd just buy a monitor with a built-in digital TV tuner. All those ones you listed are just standard monitors.
Check here and pick one of these Monitor TVs instead.

Thanks for the help.

So I'd probably go with one of these

http://www.nabava.net/monitori__90/l...s-led__3712751

http://www.nabava.net/monitori__90/l...s-led__2341391

http://www.nabava.net/monitori__90/l...d-led__3712621

http://www.nabava.net/monitori__90/l...s-led__3712661

http://www.nabava.net/monitori__90/l...s-led__3712641

http://www.nabava.net/monitori__90/l...s-led__3712581

Joshua Garcia3 said:Honestly, I’d just grab a monitor with a built-in digital tuner. Every option you listed is just a standard monitor.
Check here and pick one of these Monitor TVs instead.

I’m still stuck on what to buy. Digging deeper into the specs, I noticed there's data for both image refresh rate and monitor refresh rate.

I have no clue how those two actually differ.

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I've decided I'll stick with my current monitor for now. I'll get the TV-monitor combo for my mom since our old CRT TV is finally giving up the ghost. It lasted us about 15 years.

Since she'll be watching from across the room, I figure resolution isn't as vital as brightness—if I really have to choose between the two. Size-wise, I'm looking at almost exclusively 24-inch models, because she doesn't have much space for anything bigger. Plus, I don't want to get her something smaller than what she's used to. I usually lean toward Samsung over other brands, but I'm not strictly tied to that.

I could probably drop my budget from $833 down to $667.