Using my monitor as a TV

[Aloid]

Hi guys this might possibly be a question you have gone over several times before but I ran a few searches and couldnt find an answer so I will go ahead and ask it anyway.

This is my monitor

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX25683(ME).aspx
Asus VW266H 25.5"

I am moving and would want to get rid of my old television and use my monitor as my television. I know I could buy a TV tuner card for my computer but that is a less desireable option for me, and would be a last resort.

My question is would I be able to use a Shaw HD DVR such as this one to connect my HD cable to my monitor? Would this work out of the box?Would I get a monthly fee for having more than one DVR? What are your guys thoughs?

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-Shaw-Pace-TDC776D-HD-DVR-W0QQAdIdZ245190905
Shaw TDC776D HD DVR

Thank you in advance for any help.

 

[hang-the-9]

What connections do you have on the DVR? It "Should" have a HDMI port, so you can connect it to your monitor. You may run into an issue with protected content though, not all HDMI monitors will work with it to play at full HD unless certified for it.

 

[Aloid]

So would a product such as this work
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4272279&CatId=4641

or this

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6577648&CatId=4641

Any other ideas are appreciated

 

[buwish]

So long as your box has an HDMI out port, you should be fine. For example, my flat screen recently died and while I am waiting for a new one to come in, I'm using a 23" Dell monitor as my TV. The monitor doesn't have an HDMI port, so I used an DVI to HDMI connector to get it working. It works like a charm as a TV- full HD and everything.

 

[Aloid]

Perfect thank you very much