Mac Pro with Mini Display Port

Hi all, I want to add a second display to my Mac Pro. I use it for music production and having a second screen to tweak plugins, monitor the mixer. etc. would be very helpfil.
IS there any kind soul who's recommend 1) a good display (for looking for a huge one) and advise as to the right connections (mini-DVI to VGA adaptor, or whatever_ and anything else I may need? Thanks.

I used a 30" Dell called the 3008WFP for a while and was pretty happy with it.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=e n&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=223-4890
One nice thing about it is it can be driven directly from a Mini DisplayPort output without need of an adapter of any kind using a cable like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?cid=102&cp_id=10246&cs_id=1024606&pid=6008&seq=1&format=2
My only complaint about the Dell was that the out-of-box color presets were terrible. But I was able to fiddle with it and bring it more in line with my expectations. Perhaps color isn't too important to you given your application.

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