If anybody is thinking of using a LCD TV for monitor, only the real high end models will do 1920 x 1080 using the regular VGA cable from their puter.

It is hard to figure out which ones will, but most of the cheaper ones will only do 1366 x 720 using the PC input on the TV.

You need a computer or a video card with HDMI or DVI output to get the full 1920 x 1080 resolution with the cheaper LCD TVs.

HDMI and DVI are the same except with different connectors, HDMI has the sound coming through the cable as well as the video and DVI has only the video.

Cables to convert both ways are available cheap on Ebay.

My Toshiba Regza "browns out" after it has been on a long time. I have to turn it off and back on to get the picture back. This is no problem when used as a monitor but as a TV it would be a hassle.

They all have their quirks. You can find out about them by reading the customer reviews. Amongst the really cheap off brands and store brands you will hear over and over that it quit and couldn't be repaired or it is junk. Be careful.