Buying an LCD monitor vs HDTV?

Why limit yourself so much. Pick up a Projector! seriously consider it.

an "HDtv" is not a type of tv, like LCD, but it really just describes the tv. Basically you have a few main types of HDTVs: -LCD -plasma -DLP LCD and plasma are the two most popular. For a native resolution of 1920x1080, you would want a 1080p HDTV LCD or plasma. Both of these types of TVs produce great picture quality, but with a few main differences. LCDs have less glare because of the type matte surface they use for the screen, so you can use it in brighter rooms. Plasma TVs have a gloss finish on the screen, which gives them more glare. But, plasmas are able to achieve blacks much better than LCD screens. Another problem is that a plasma tv's bulb is typically non-replaceable, and when it goes out after, say 7 years or so, you are stuck having to buy a new television. I currently have a 32 inch Samsung HD LCD tv, which I have connected to my laptop through an HDMI port, and it works great. Connections on the back of HDTVs typically include a few HDMI ports, which gives you the true 1080p HD quality; a few component inputs, which will only give you the lesser 720p HD quality (1280x720). I suggest you connect your computer using the HDMI if possible, to get the best quality