LCD Monitor Suggestion

My 19" monitor is looking like it's on it's last legs and I'm looking to replace it with an 18" or 19" LCD.  Does anyone here have an suggestions on a good LCD monitor that will work well with games?  From what I can tell I think I need something with sub 20ms response times but if any of you has actual real world experience with one, let me know?

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,112207,00.asp
http://it.asia1.com.sg/v2/monitors/
http://www.tomshardware.com/display/20030626/index.html

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    Thank you, Silly Rabbit. I actually only hook the Powerbook up to the external monitor (LCD TV) to watch movies, show photos, etc. I don't actually use an external monitor on a daily basis.
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