Plasma TV 1080p as Monitor?

I am looking for a Plasma TV as a 2nd monitor for my Macbook Pro i7 16GB with Thunderbolt
I was looking for a monitor maybe an older ACD 30" but I know of someone who uses and recommends a Panasonic Plasma 1080i or 1080p (?) TV as a monitor?
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
I have the Thunderbolt to HDMI cable, so basically just asking on the quality of close up work on say a 42" or 50" PLASMA 1080 TV (been told Panasonic are good?)
Thanks

Yes Panasonic plasma's are the best in the field... very soon it will be hard to purchase one since Panasonic released a statement that they will be dropping out of making plasma TV's.
In my opinion i think any TV will do the trick connected by HDMI or even Airplay using ATV.
The TV choice of either plasma, LCD, LED and so on really has to do with what room the TV will be in.

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