CRT Monitor for HD??

I am doing some editing in HD but right now I only have an SD monitor. My IT guy asked if we could use a CRT monitor for veiwing rather than buying an HD monitor. Also if anybody can steer me in a good direction on a what monitors to look into that would help. I'm a little confused about the whole monitor situation. All advice is appreciated.
cja

Computer CRT monitors WILL NOT WORK....not a replacement for an HD Color grading monitor at all.
However...Diffkid steers you right. The Matrox MXO combined with an Apple 23" Cinema Display, or the Dell 2405 will get you that broadcast image you are looking for. For under $2000. Darn cheap in the world of HD.
Shane

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