well i was considering this for a monitor
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...nufacture=BENQ
and something like this for an hdtv
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...facture=Olevia
or this for an hdtv
37" Widescreen LCD HDTV ViewSonic N3752W at PC Connection
also the hdmi is a factor, the prices are quite similar so it just makes it a tougher decision