Computer and TV monitors

I am going to be getting a new MacPro and a HDMI card. For my computer monitors, I am currently using 2 - Acer AL2216W. I was wondering if anyone could suggest computer monitors (apple or not) that would be good to use while editing HD footage. Also - I am needing to get a TV/monitor to view what I am editing. Does anyone have suggestions for that? Thanks! Erin

Whoops... I guess it isn't Apple's but it's in their store... Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro HDMI card
I think I may need to take a step back and ask my question... I am editing HD in FCP. I will be using 2 computer monitors (Think I will get the dell 2409 monitors) and have a HD TV as a video monitor. On the new MacPro that I am purchasing I was planning on getting the ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB graphics card.
Do I need to get a different card or additional cards? Should I get the HDMI card and connect that to the Matrox Mini or should I get the PCIE HOST ADAPTER f/MXO2 card to connect to that and then connect out to the TV?
Just want to make sure I do this the right way. Thanks!

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