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Originally Posted by Hi Ho
This is generally not true. There are very few 1080p sets under 40". Today, many sets over 40" are 1080p models, which is the highest HDTV resolution available. Most sets below 40" are 720p and some aren't HD at all (480p).
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Of course you're right in saying that, I was being quite specific in saying that the 19", 20", and 22" LCD TVs that I've seen seem to have similar if not identical specs to PC Monitor equivalents, with resolutions up to 1680x1050 for the 22s. As soon as you go to 23", resolution drops to that more often associated with LCD TVs - 1280x720 or 1368x768 (depending on aspect ratio). Obviously, none of these quite manage to be 1080p compliant, but for daily computer use I'd much rather use a 22" with 1680x1050 than a 23 " with 1280x720.
To the original poster, if you're using the screen mostly for computer work, I'd go for a max. size of 22" LCD TV that comes with a 'proper' desktop resolution. Alternatively, you could go for a standard 22" LCD, that will more than likely be cheaper, and get a TV tuner for your computer. With software, you could watch TV windowed with more flexibility than with the 'picture in picture' option that LCD TVs often have.