I "sprung" for [link|http://www.planar.com/monitors/CT1744Z.asp|this] one, and love it. It has a small footprint, is quiet, and wakes up quickly from sleep mode. It is close if not equal to 19" CRT monitors in viewing area. The only complaint is that the speakers are a bit tinny compared to my old Nokia monitor speakers. Not a big deal, really. I am not a "gamer" and do not want to waste desk real estate on speakers.