Can I use a LCD Hdtv as a monitor?

I am in the market to upgrade my system to edit DVCproHD content using FCP6 and would like to upgrade my monitor to view the HD content in all it's glory. Thinking about the apple 23" HD display but was wondering if I put down all that cash for a apple monitor, why not kill two birds and buy a LCD HD tv that can be monitor and television. If possible, what kind of specs do I need to look for and will I get the same resolution I would from the HD display?
Thanks.

While it might be fine for corporate video or other non-broadcast work, it won't be appropriate for broadcast work. For that you need to buy a broadcast monitor.
The reason is that if you take 20 TVs of various models, and put them side by side (say you went to Circuit City or Best Buy), you wouldn't see the same image twice. They all would be slightly different. Even if you calibrated them, they might all look slightly different. But put 20 broadcast monitors side by side, all calibrated, and you will see exactly the same image and color representation.
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