25" vs 27" TV & TV Optimization

[Willypill]

Hello.  There are actually two parts to this thread.  First off, I would like to hear you guy's opinions on 25" vs 27" TV.  I'm getting either one or the other to put in my cab, but Im not sure if 27" would be too big.  I know there is only a two inch difference, but when you're standing close to it playing a game, that is a big difference.

Also, I hooked up my computer to a TV just to test it out.  I used s-video.  I'm using a GeForce 2 Ultra in my PC.  When I hooked it up, it worked, but it didn't fit the TV perfectly.  There is black on both sides and a bit on top and bottom.  I guess the resolution isn't correct or something.  I tried messing with that, but couldn't get it to look any better.  What's the best way to get the picture to fit perfectly on the screen?

Thanks for the help.

[Willypill]

That's strange.  I figured for sure there would be someone here who could help me out...

[Navmaxlp]

I use a 27" TV for my monitor and have never had a problem with things being too big. As long as it will fit in the cab, I don't see why you wouldn't go with the bigger TV if that's what you want. Now I'm using an old TV I had laying around so it didn't cost me anything. The only reason I would have opted for a 25" would be the price difference.

[toolaa]

I went with a 25" Sony and use the Component input.  The resolution is 640x432 at 30hz.  It looks great for classic games but it's almost impossible to use windows to perform even simple file copy and system maintenance tasks.

The 25" is fine for vertical games as well.  I find that in my cabinet, 27" would have too large and hard on the eyes at less than 20" from the viewer.