When you say "monitor," do you mean monitor in the generic sense, or specifically what we refer to as "computer monitors"? Most decent (and actually, even sub-decent) monitors have HDMI inputs, so if screen size / desk use doesn't bother you, you could probably go that route. What screen size are you aiming for? Or, to be more precise, how far away from the screen do you intend to be? That changes the type of screen you'd want.
If you, as I initially assumed, want a computer monitor, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind:
- 16:9 is a must. I'm a person who prefers 16:10 for...everything, really, but current consoles don't support it, which leads to weird image stretching. Workable, but sub-optimal. (There may be some monitors that can scale that properly, but I've not seen it.
- IPS vs TN: If you like your images crisp and colors deep, you definitely want to go IPS. Their response time is slightly less than TN panels, but the tradeoff in image quality is, I think, definitely worth it. Besides, as long as you get one with a response time below 8ms, you should be fine. The real downside is that larger IPS panels are pretty expensive, so to stick with your budget you'd probably max out at 24."
The Wirecutter has some good information if you're looking to get some more specific purchasing advice, but it seems like their recommended panel in your price range 16:10, which, having used one with my Xbox for a few months, is not a great experience. That Dell 27-inch seems right up your alley, but it's a little outside your range. Having used the 24," 16:10 model of that monitor for a couple of years now, I can vouch for its quality.
If you're really about TVs, I don't have any advice of my own to offer (I bought my TV years ago, and haven't really kept up). The Wirecutter, again, is a great place to start, though I disagree with their recommendation of a 720p display at the low end, and would tend to recommend LED-backlit displays over plasma specifically on the points of longevity, burn-in (which, while not as bad as it used to be, can still happen), and heat generation. But I've honestly not looked too closely at TVs, so take that all with a grain of salt.
Good luck!
[Edit:] Minor punctuation quibble.
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