LCD TV vs Falt panel monitor

Hello,
Considering purchasing an LCD TV w/VGA connection or an LCD Monitor
for replacing my power-hungry-heat-producing CRT.
Leaning toward an LCD TV/PC connection over an LCD monitor.
Anyone have any experience with these types of comparisons?
I know I could use the LCD TV for other things when needed compared to a monitor,
so it could be a better investment.
Would this work fine with my G3 w/Mac OS 9.2.2? I have a Radeon 128 Mac edition w/128 MB VRAM.
Could be used later on, (granted it lasts) for a new mini Mac too.
Thank you,
-Mike

{quote:title=Jeff wrote:}
As long as the OS 9.2.2 Radeon drivers support the LCD TV's native/optimal resolution, you should be OK. What size screen did you have in mind?{quote}
Probably a 19". And I have no idea what the native/optimal resolution is for
these LCD TVs is. Is there an average figure you are familiar with for this size?
I think it's 720p.
The box for my card has a huge list of supported resolutions and max refresh rates ranging from 640x480 @ 200 Hz - 2048x1536 @ 85Hz *But, it does note that
the max res and refresh rate for digital flat panel is 1920x1200 @ 60Hz.
I mainly ever use 1024x768 @ thousands for my own preference though, sometimes millions.
-Mike
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