Maximum extended desktop LCD Size Possible; and others

Hi,
I am interested in getting the Gateway FPD2185W, but have a few questions.
1. Will the iMac support a monitor of this size? I think that it probably does, since it features the same resolution (1680x1050).
2. I read about issues in 10.4.7, where the display has problems waking up from sleep, supporting portrait modes, etc. Does anyone know if these problems have been resolved in the latest update? currently I am running 10.4.8.
3. Does anyone have experience using this monitor?
4. Does anyone know of any alternatives to this monitor that would compliment my imac nicely? I need component connections and 20+ inches.
Thank you for any and all responses!
iMac 20 inch 2.0 Mhz Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.8) 256 VRAM, 2GB RAM

1. If it uses the same screen resolution as your iMac it will work with it.
2. It fixed the problem with my projector (it may or may not be fixed with anything else)
3. No I have never used that specific monitor
4. I was suggested a good LG monitor from an authorise Apple resseler. It's about 350$ and is a better quality screen than the one that Apple sells for 799$ and is a 20" screen.
Chuck
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