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Need a LCD HDTV Gaming Monito: ~30" & <$1000

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I'm building a new computer with dual HD 4870s so I'm going to buy a new monitor to complement them.
What I'm looking for is a LCD HDTV (that is, can double as an HDTV) monitor that's around 30 inches, has a resolution of at least 1920x1080 and is 1080p, has around a 5ms response time, and is less than $1000 (about $800 would be preferable).

Here are two LCD monitors I've looked at (both $550):

ViewSonic VX2835WM 28"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] k=VX2835WM

 

HannsĀ·G HG-281DPB Black 28"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824254026

 

Both of these look like good buys, but I'm wondering how well they serve as TVs.

Here are some HDTVs that can double as monitors (All around $900):

Sharp AQUOS LC-32GP3U 32"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6889101117

 

SAMSUNG ToC 32" LN32A650
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6889102228

 

TOSHIBA REGZA 32" 32RV530U
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6889253134

Panasonic VIERA 32" TC-32LZ800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6889187087

 


SAMSUNG 32" LN32A550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6889102221

 

Sceptre 32" 1080P (what the hell brand is this? It's cheap though; $600)
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produ [...] -Sceptre32

 

These also look really nice, yet I'm concerned a 32" won't fit in my college dorm room. Plus they cost more ($350 more) than the 28" LCDs.

 


Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated!

 

P.S. I already have a 20" 1680x1020 monitor that I'll be using. The monitor I'm buying is just for games & TV.


Message edited by hellic on 07-15-2008 at 09:59:09 AM
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