Better Mac Pro display: Apple 23" Cinema HD or Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP?

I bought a Mac Pro a few months ago and want to upgrade my monitor. I'm currently using (via an adapter) the 17 incher that came with my old G3. Compared to the 2407WFP, Apple's display is an inch smaller, about $300 more (with applicable government discounts), with a 3-year warranty as opposed to a 5 year warranty with Dell. Anyone have any recommendations based on personal experience?
I am using the base level Mac Pro graphics card. I'm not a gaming fanatic though I'll probably play some on the Mac (as soon as Intel compatible versions come out). Mainly interested in using my computer for graphics and music.
Mac Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Glenn,
This question has been discussed many times in this forum.
Search this forum for:
"2407WFP"
"2005WFP"
"Dell"
"UltraSharp"
and you will find many answers.
The really short answer is: some like Apple and some like Dell.
,dave
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