TV to Monitor resolution

[TWINUNO]

I have an EDTV 20" sanyo, what resoltion would i need to have to 4 table on this tv. Im getting a USB cable type converter to make into a monitor.
Thanks

[usmfan]

4 tabling w/o overlap = 1600x1200
You won't find that on an EDTV. I think the minimum HDTV std. is 1080i. Better to use a monitor as a TV than vice versa.

[TWINUNO]

I was gonna get a converter that would allow me that. Would that mean though that the screen area isnt that actual resolution? Like i can still scroll around inside the screen?

[usmfan]

clarify what screen you're talking about. TVs dont have as many lines of resolution as a monitor usually. A tuner card will let you use a desktop as a TV. An outside tuner box can be used with a laptop if needed.

[TWINUNO]

My TV Would this work as a monitor, i cant afford to spend another 300 on another 20inch.

[TWINUNO]

Anyone try to convert your tv into a monitor and play poker on it?

[MyMindIsGoing]

It wont be good enough.

[TWINUNO]

Do you think i would be able to 3 table these at least with some over lap? Why woudnt it work?

[MyMindIsGoing]

It will work, but I never seen a tv with good enough quality to show small texts and details. Try it and see.