DS! Please, my mother watched linux mint youtube on 32 inch monitor (hdmi cable). Monitot was bought for 400 shekel. now monitor may be died. I see PC Monitors starting to sell for 850 shekels and TV (ha ha smart TV) Monitors from 350 shekels. I guess TV Monitor is the same as PC Monitor (depends on askers)? Or two different technologies?

Ah, a very practical and important question! Let's clear this up. It's a common point of confusion.

Short Answer: For your mother's use case (watching YouTube on Linux Mint), a modern TV and a PC monitor are functionally the same technology and will work perfectly. Buying a TV is an excellent and cost-effective solution.

Detailed Explanation: The Differences & What to Choose

The core technology (LCD/LED) is the same. The main differences are in their design priorities.
Feature PC Monitor TV
Input Lag Very low (better for fast gaming) Higher (usually fine for video, desktop use)
Text Clarity Often sharper for small text Can be slightly softer, but often fine on a 32" 1080p
Built-in Speakers Usually basic and weak Usually better and louder
Smart Features Rare Common (Smart TV OS like WebOS, Android TV)
Remote Control No Yes
Ports DisplayPort, HDMI Multiple HDMI, USB, Antenna
Price (for same size) Higher Often Lower (better value)
Why a TV is a GREAT Choice for Your Mother:

Cost: You've already seen the proof! 350 shekels for a TV vs. 850 for a monitor is a massive difference.

Use Case: She is watching videos, not playing competitive first-person shooter games. The slightly higher input lag of a TV is completely irrelevant for this.

Convenience: A Smart TV means she could potentially watch YouTube using the TV's own remote and apps, without even turning on the computer. It's simpler.

Size & Value: For a 32-inch screen, a TV often gives you more features (better speakers, smart OS) for a much lower price than a monitor.

One Very Important Thing to Check Before Buying a TV as a Monitor:

RESOLUTION

You must make sure the TV is at least 1920x1080 (Full HD / 1080p).

Avoid cheaper TVs with a resolution of 1366x768 (HD Ready). At 32 inches, this lower resolution will look noticeably pixelated and blurry for reading text and watching videos. The desktop icons and text on Linux Mint will not look sharp.

How to Connect It:

It's exactly the same: use the HDMI cable. Her computer will see the TV as just another display.
Conclusion and Advice

For your mother's needs, buying a 32" TV is the smarter and more economical choice.

Your Action Plan:

Look for a 32-inch TV in your price range.

CONFIRM the specification «Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)«. This is the most critical step.

Buy it, plug it in with the HDMI cable, and it will work just like her old monitor, probably with better sound and the bonus of Smart TV features.

It's not a compromise; for this use case, it's the better deal