Need input - Seeking an inexpensive flat screen

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good flat screen they have used that is not too expensive which will work well with my G4 MDD. I am not a power user, but I do make videos and would love to have a little bigger screen than my 17" tube model I have now. However, I am a tight cheeks and don't want to spend a ton of money for an Apple display. Any suggestions?

Almost any of the LCD monitors will work with your MDD G4. Samsung is a particularly good brand, though sometimes a bit more expensive than the lesser named brands. BTW, as far as monitor picture quality, contrast ratio is the single most important spec. CCD is second. Almost all LCDs are now at least 8 ms response time, so that spec is no longer very important.
Your 17" CRT monitor only measures 16", while a 17" LCD monitor measures 17". So you will have a slightly larger monitor if you just replace it in kind substituting an LCD for a CRT. A 19" widescreen LCD monitor will give you more space overall, but its height is only about the height of your 17" CRT. A 19" full screen LCD monitor is a good way to go for a big jump in screen area, without having to pay premium prices.
I hope that helps.

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