I have a 17" flat panel LCD monitor from Hyundai. It was only $250 at Fry's and that was a year ago. I saw Costco advertising a 37" LCD flat panel TV for $999. My tv is a 32" LCD FP and I love it! It has imputs that would allow me to use it as a monitor, but I have never tried.
As for SLR cameras I just got a Nikon D100 and I love it. I was able to get the body on Ebay for under $500. Just sell some of your left over Acrylic and you are there!
