A:Answer That is exactly why I purchased the tv. Serves primarily as a monitor via HDMI and a smart tv as a bonus. Response time is very good, I did not notice any lags at all. I'm running it on a Raspberry PI but runs as good as my dell monitor downstairs. Actually better with the 1080p resolution rendering very sharp images. Unit is very light and easy to mount. Included leg stands feel light/weak but should work ok if you don't move it around frequently. I recommend mounting it.
Note that it comes with functionality to cast from your apple device, thus separate AppleTV device is not needed to view a larger screen of your iPhone. Also comes with free OTA channels, some that I've never heard of but interesting content nonetheless. Lastly, expect a loooooooooong software update process once you connect to your wifi.
Enjoy!
