thin LCD tv vs. a tv tunor for a laptop

<p>I'm not sure what size my dorm room will be. But does it make sense to spend nearly $500 on a new, thin, LCD TV or to buy a gadget like the TV tuners out there that can make a laptop in 1080i? Help?</p>

<p>Get a tuner. I got one for $40 on tigerdirect, and it was worth every penny.</p>

<p>I'd go for the tv tuner for the laptop, but the tv would probably have a larger screen.</p>