Large LCD HDTV as a Computer Monitor?

An anonymous reader asks: "I have seen $2000 27"and $1400 23" HDTV LCD sets at Costco, and similarly priced smaller sets elsewhere. I asked a salesperson (elsewhere) if I could try one with my laptop's DVI, and was told that the TVs wouldn't work well. DVI and VGA inputs, 400-600:1 contrast ratio, fast refresh rates (for gaming?), and HDTV capability for other uses, why can't they work? The prices run from as above to very significantly more. Has anyone tried the inexpensive large LCD HDTVs, or the expensive ones, for their desktop? I want to reduce the clutter in my family room and upgrade to highdef? Is it time?"

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As a projection TV owner

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I often thought one day I would purchase a nice new LCD TV and all my problems with space would be over in our cramped loft. Well one day I did and I regretted it instantly because instead of sticking with the 50" projection TV that was reasonably crisp I went out and bought some 26" Gateway that was being firesaled when I should of got something like this at the minimium.

Now we have the 26" $2000mistake behind a couch displaying visuals for winamp and sometimes someone uses it for TV but we lost the remote a long time ago and have not had the good sense to buy a new one. In short, make sure it is big enough for you.