A good computer monitor is way higher than 1080p
My $200 monitor is 1680 x 1050 wich is like 30 pixels off on the y axis. Alot of monitor above 22inches are well beyond 1080p.
I never understood the ungodly high price of HD televisions when computer monitors cost much less and have so much better specs. I'm not sure if your just paying for the tuner or some sort of special programming or if its simply because its labeled as an "HDTV." Thats why I purchased a monitor that I could use with my xbox. Why spend 1000+ on a TV when i can spend 200 and get close to the same resolution. I always sit right on top of the screen when I game anyway.