Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor Advice

I'm building an FCP workstation and have been thinking about what type of computer monitor to purchase. My current monitor is a bulky CRT, so if anyone has any advice as far as what to look for in an LCD or good brands that have worked well for you it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Zap
Dual 2 GHz Power Mac G5 / 2 GB Ram   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

hi ya, zappie!
i've been going through this same thing in my head in preparation for a mac pro in the spring. plus, one of my vga monitors is nigh on ten years old and needs to be retired.
i've looked into the dell monitors and the sony's and the apple 23 inch models. can't say that i'm overly impressed with any of these and especially the apple displays when reading posts about past and present color cast problems and other imaging issues.
one model i need to demo before i purchase anything is this particular display, http://www.eizo.com/products/graphics/ce240w/index.asp
read some nice reviews on this display and the five year warranty is nice as well.
cheers!
zeb

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