Connection to FullHD LCD through VGA

I have connected my X200s to a Philips LCD TV before by VGA (TV resolution 1300something x whatever) but I am wondering if Full HD would be too much (1920x1080px) and if the image quality will be good enough to make it worth buying. I have searched the net far and wide but could not find an answer.
I am hoping some of you tried this and can give me a quick answer or some url-s.
Thank you,
Emanuel.
Windows 7 64bit
Thinkpad X200s | CPU 1,86Ghz | RAM 4GB | HDD Intel x25-M G2 80GB

Limitations are really based on the LCD itself since our x200's seem to support 2560 x 2048 on Sony's ( if you can keep from vomiting and buy a Sony) and on some Vizio's.
the quality and sharpness is apparent from 3-6 ft away and will require binoculars or magnify.exe for across the room computing. A decent b/t keyboard + mouse is advised and the Microsoft B/T peripherals with dongle support BIOS level input at post and 50ft+ range out of the box.
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