Macbook air 2011 model to connect to an external 1080p monitor QUESTION

i have the July 2011 Macbook Air 13". I would like to connect it to a 1080p lcd monitor or an hdtv.
Can anyone recommend a decent model? i do not want to spend more than $300 and would prefer either a 27" or 32"
When connected to an external monitor, will i get higher screen resolutions instead of my 1440x900 that i have on my air?

Its going to be tough to get a "decent" model LCD monitor of that size for less than $300. A decent model of that size will START at around $300. That being said, your resolution will depend on what mode you set the monitor at from your Air. If you set the mode as Mirrored, you will only get the 1440X900 on the Air, but if you set it at Extended Desktop, it should fully fill the monitor. Also, you can set the external monitor to be the MAIN monitor with the computer operating with the display closed to get the full screen at 1080, but then you will need an external keyboard and mouse.

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