Was getting too much eye strain from the old but good CRT.
Didn't feel like dropping a load on a high end 19 incher, so did some research and decided this was best:
http://tinyurl.com/6e68o
Just got it and...
WOW!
Smooth, sharp, crisp, beautiful colors, and 1280x1024 is very comfortable on the 17 inch LCD screen.
I was actually trying to avoid using the computer I got so sick of my old monitor.
For about $450 after mail in rebate this is a good LCD to get for the price. I did a fair bit of research before getting it- but really any LCD would have been better than that eye straining hulk of a 19inch CRT!
Sweeeeeeeeeeet.
If you've been hesitating on an LCD...don't wait...pick one up now and your eyes will thank you.