Good external monitor recommendations for T61?

I need a good external monitor for my T61, the bigger the better. I would prefer to keep the branding the same with Lenovo. Does anyone have any advice? Should I go with another manufacturer? The Apple displays are really cool. Does Lenovo make anything similar?
Thanks in advance.
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There is also a review of it at NBR and a discussion at TPF  that are interesting.
Message Edited by nonny on 02-13-2008 07:57 AM
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